Counters filled with racks of freshly baked Christmas cookies are one of the best things about the holidays. We all have our favorites, the special cookies we immediately reach for on every cookie tray. Those special recipes have been shared with us by friends and loved ones and the same cookies that came from our Grandma’s kitchens.
From sugar cookies decorated with our favorite icing, to gingerbread men with white crinkly icing and melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies, there is a Christmas cookie for every taste. So cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa and indulge in the joy of both creating and savoring these festive favorites. Happy holidays from my home to yours!
Table of Contents
- Classic Christmas Cookies
- No Roll Cookies (Drop Cookies)
- Shop Baking Supplies
- Easy No Bake Treats
- Fast Fudge Favorites
- Cookie Cutter Cookies
- Filled Cookies
Classic Christmas Cookies
Spritz Cookies
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Sugar Cookie Recipe
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Perfect Gingerbread Cookies
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Snowball Cookies
Desserts
Easy Snickerdoodle Recipe
Desserts
Saltine Toffee
Desserts
Sugar Cookie Icing
Desserts
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
Soft and Chewy Ginger Snaps
Desserts
Easy 4 Ingredient Rum Balls
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No Roll Cookies (Drop Cookies)
These Christmas cookie recipes require no rolling or cookie cutters. Simply prepare the dough, scoop and bake.
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
Desserts
These Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are chewy and sweet and with only a few minutes of prep time.
Desserts
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Rich and chewy chocolate crinkle cookies are extra fudgy, made with mini chips, natural cocoa powder, and a coating of powdered sugar.
Desserts
Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies are a crowd favorite all year long! Bring these moist & flavorful cookies to a party, a potluck, or add to a cookie tray during the holidays.
Desserts
No Roll Sugar Cookies Recipe
These easy no roll Sugar Cookies are a cinch to make! Simply mix the ingredients together and bake; no chilling, no rolling pins and no messy floured counters! ©SpendWithPennies.com
Desserts
Andes Mint Cookies
Andes Stuffed Cookies are so minty & chocolatey. Serve warm with a glass of cold milk for the ultimate ooey-gooey dessert!
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Bars & Squares
Here are a handful of our favorites sqaures. We love these recipes because they’re easy to make and can be cut into perfect little bite sized squares of goodness. Grab a mixing bowl and your favorite ingredients, and let the magic begin!
Millionaire Shortbread
Desserts
Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars
Desserts
Magic Cookie Bars
Desserts
Nanaimo Bars
Desserts
Easy No Bake Treats
Not all of the best Christmas goodies come from the oven!! Try one of our favorite no bake cookies, candies, and treats, no baking required.
Homemade Peppermint Bark
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Caramel Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Desserts
Milano Cookie Balls
Desserts
Oreo Truffles
Desserts
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Desserts
Chocolate Cashew Clusters
Desserts
Fast Fudge Favorites
These recipes are our favorite shortcut fudge recipes. None of them require boiling sugar or candy thermometers, simply melt, stir and chill.
Easy Gingerbread Fudge
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Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Desserts
Fantasy Fudge
Desserts
No Fail Mint Oreo Fudge
Desserts
Cookie Cutter Cookies
Mixed, rolled, and cut. These cookies are a Christmas classic and perfect for decorating. Make them months ahead, bake and freeze for the busy holiday months! Simply remove them from the freezer 30 minutes before decorating and add your favorite frostings, glazes or sprinkles!
Christmas Cut Out Cookies
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Sugar Cookie Recipe
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Perfect Gingerbread Cookies
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Filled Cookies
Classic Thumbprint Cookies
Desserts
Old Fashioned Butter Cookies
Desserts
Peanut Butter Blossoms
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Caramel Stuffed Ginger Cookies
Desserts
Hershey Kiss Cookies
Desserts
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
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How to Store Christmas Cookies
Store unfrosted Christmas cookies in an airtight container (or a ziplock bag) for about 5 days at room temperature or one week in the refrigerator. Frosted cookies are best stored in the refrigerator. Remove cookies from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
How Far in Advance Can Christmas Cookies Be Made?
They can be made up to 4 months in advance and frozen.
How to Freeze Christmas Cookies
Christmas cookies can be made well ahead of time and frozen. Place cookies in a container, dividing layers with sheets of parchment paper. Seal the container tightly and place it in the freezer for 3-4 months.
If cookies have a soft frosting, freeze them on a baking sheet in a single layer first and then transfer the cookies to a container with parchment paper between the layers.
Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature before serving.
How to Decorate Christmas Cookies
The decorations added to cookies can depend on the type of cookie.
Cut-out cookies (like sugar cookies or gingerbread men) can be decorated with sugar cooking icing or royal icing using a piping bag or a small spatula. They can also be spread with buttercream frosting and decorated with candies.
Drop cookies are best drizzled with a glaze made from powdered sugar and either milk or juice depending on the flavor.
Sprinkles or colored sugar can be added on top of almost any kind of cookie!
Baking Tips
How to Host a Cookie Exchange (with FREE Printable Invitations and Recipe Cards)
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How to Freeze Cookie Dough
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