Looking for a few new Christmas cookie recipes to add to your collection? Browse through this list of my favorite Christmas cookies for lots of delicious fun ideas.
Christmas cookies!!! One of the best parts about Christmas is spending hours baking in the kitchen with Christmas music playing, and, if you’re lucky, snow falling gently from the sky.
Now that my kids are a bit older, they love to help out. I fondly (!) remember the days when I had one little monkey trying to crawl up my leg and a three-year-old with her fingers in the flour. Those days are long gone (until grandkids appear on the scene someday!). My two elves are actually great helpers in the kitchen now and have lots of their own Christmas cookie ideas.
I hope you enjoy this collection of recipes for Christmas cookies. Many of you probably already have your list of must-have cookies but take a minute to browse through the recipes below. You may be inspired to add a few new favorites to your cookie plates.
Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes
Rolo Pretzel Bites
A super Christmas treat with only three ingredients: pretzels, Rolo caramels, and pecan halves. Sweet and salty Rolo pretzels are irresistible!
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Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Peppermint chocolate sugar cookies are a fun take on the traditional sugar cookie – perfect for the chocolate lover!
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Snowman Oreo Pops
Adorable snowman Oreo pops are fun to make and decorate. They are a hit at any winter party. Fun for any age!
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Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
These chocolate cherry thumbprint cookies have a moist, chocolatey cookie base with a smooth cherry flavored filling. They're a delicious take on a traditional Christmas cookie.
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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats are SO simple to make and kids adore the fun shape and color. If you’re scrambling for a last minute Christmas cookie, these are it!
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Oh Henry Bars
Homemade Oh Henry bars feature a sweet chewy oat base, topped with rich peanutty fudge. My grandma's favorite recipe always makes an appearance at Christmas.
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Sugar Cookies
You’ll love these crisp sugar cookies cut into festive holiday shapes. This sugar cookie recipe makes a big batch and the cut-out cookies are sturdy enough for little fingers to decorate.
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Gingersnaps
Crispy, chewy, perfectly perfect gingersnaps are a must at Christmas, but to be honest, we recommend eating them year-round! This is the best recipe for gingersnap cookies!
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Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate and Cranberries
These gingersnap cookies with white chocolate are irresistible! You'll love the addition of creamy white chocolate chips and chewy dried cranberries.
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Christmas Tree Brownie Bites
These adorable little holiday treats are made with a brownie mix and topped with homemade vanilla buttercream.
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Cinnamon Vanilla Bean Meringues
Light, airy, sweet, and delicious, these cinnamon vanilla bean meringue cookies are a perfect confection. You'll love how they look on your cookie platter!
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Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies
You'll enjoy the rich buttery goodness of honey lemon shortbread cookies. Honey and lemon are a match made in heaven.
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Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
Easy to make and fun to eat, cream cheese spritz cookies are a Christmas classic that will be a decorative and delicious addition to your cookie platter.
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and are a family favorite. Add colorful sprinkles or sugar to the icing for a festive Christmas touch!
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Funfetti Cookies
With 15 minutes of prep time, these Christmas cookies might be the easiest sugar cookies you’ll ever make. Use red and green sprinkles to celebrate the season.
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Cream Cheese Filled Brownies
Make your Christmas brownies extra special by giving them a layer of cream cheese and adding chocolate chips.
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Sand Tart Cookies
A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch treat, sand tart cookies are a crisp, buttery, rolled sugar cookie. You'll love this easier slice-and-bake recipe!
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Easy Red Velvet Cookies
These cake mix red velvet cookies couldn't be simpler to make. Great for a last-minute Christmas cookie treat!
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Peppermint Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
These festive peppermint sandwich cookies boast a rich chocolate ganache filling. They are easy to make and would be a gorgeous addition to your holiday cookies.
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Coconut Macaroons
Sweet and chewy coconut macaroons are easy to make and such a treat! Dress them up with a coating of rich semi-sweet chocolate.
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Snickerdoodles
This is the best snickerdoodle recipe – these cinnamon sugar cookies are deliciously soft and chewy with the perfect crisp edge.
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Buckeyes
Buckeyes anyone? I have yet to meet someone who can resist these sweet peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. They're just so good!
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Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
An iconic Brazilian treat, brigadeiros are easy to make creamy fudge balls, perfect for Christmas or any time of the year you crave fudge.
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M&M Cookies
These M&M cookies are easy to make and even easier to eat. They boast the perfect combination of a chewy center with crispy edges. Use red and green M&Ms for a festive touch.
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Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
These peppermint kiss cookies are easy to make. The chocolate and candy cane combination is so pretty and delicious, too!
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Although chocolate chip cookies aren't uniquely Christmas cookies, a lot of people like to see a familiar favorite on a Christmas plate of cookies. These are the best chewy chocolate chip cookies, and they're so easy to make!
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Fruity Pebbles Treats
Fruity Pebbles treats are a fun, fruity twist on classic Rice Krispie treats. You'll love this easy no-bake recipe. The colorful bars are perfect for a Christmas cookie platter.
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Lofthouse Cookies
These soft sugar cookies are like the Lofthouse cookies you find in your grocery store but better since they're homemade! Match the frosting and sprinkles to match your Christmas decor!
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Raspberry White Chocolate Blondies
Ultra-moist raspberry white chocolate blondies are absolutely irresistible and an elegant addition to your Christmas cookies. You won't believe how easy they are to make!
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Poppy Seed Cookies with Orange
Buttery cookies speckled with black poppy seeds and flavored with orange zest, poppy seed cookies are easy to make. They're a traditional Christmas cookie recipe.
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Thanks for this list, I’ve bookmarked like 20 recipes then realised I should just bookmark the entire list instead
I think I need to try every single one of these! Thanks for including me!!
Thanks so much for including me! :)
What a fabulous list of cookie recipes! Where to begin?!?! Thanks for including my Christmas domino cookies…they are awesome!
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Wow Rachel! What a perfect and ‘all inclusive’ collection. I feel confident anything I’d ever want to make is on your list. Love the ‘no bake’ option especially as the days get crazier close to Christmas. Thanks so much for including me too!