52 Christmas Cookie Recipes
The great big Christmas cookie roundup!
I always make a batch of my chocolate bourbon balls to share with friends and neighbors, and I usually add a few others for our Santa cookie platter! The lemon ones are a must– as are my chocolate peppermint cookies!
These are the best Christmas cookies to bake this season.
Chai Vegan Sugar Cookies with Eggnog Glaze
Vegan sugar cookies! Chai sugar cookie with an eggnog glaze. If you’re looking for the the best vegan sugar cookie recipe, this is it. The chai spices are make it the perfect holiday cookie.
Lemon Crinkle Cookie
If you love lemons, then this lemon crinkle cookie recipe is for you! Naturally egg-free, these lemon crinkle cookies are tender, chewy, and bursting with lemon flavor.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
One of my favorite cookies for any holiday gift exchange. Easy to make, no cutting or rolling required!
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
The BEST vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies! OMG! You’ve GOT to try these- no one will know these are gluten-free or vegan.
Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint meltaways! These peppermint Christmas cookies are so easy to make and always a hit. Vanilla shortbread with peppermint frosting. If you love peppermint cookies, then you’ll love these.
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Peppermint oreos! Homemade Oreos are such a fun Christmas cookie to make, especially for gifts. This Oreo cookie recipe can be made with either vanilla or peppermint Oreos for the holiday season.
Chocolate Bourbon Balls
Chocolate Bourbon Balls! Ginger-spiced chocolate bourbon balls rolled in powdered sugar. An easy no-bake cookie for the holidays!
Italian Rainbow Cookies
Italian rainbow cookies have layers of almond cake sandwiched with raspberry jam and coated in chocolate. Perfect for Christmas or any day!
Grinch Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies
Grinch Crumbl Christmas sugar cookies are wonderfully sweet, with hints of almond and vanilla extract in every bite.
Gingerbread Man Cookies
These buttery, soft gingerbread men hold their shape perfectly and they’re simple to make. Paired with frosting and candies, you can decorate your gingerbread man cookies however you see fit.
Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies
Christmas cranberry cookies are sweet sugar cookies with cranberries on top. These sparkling frosted cranberry cookies pair the sugared cranberries with homemade cookies plus a simple buttercream to make festive treats in the true spirit of holiday cheer.
Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies
Chocolate cherry blossom cookies pair the sweet, fruity taste of cherries with the timeless appeal of chocolate. This chocolate cherry cookie recipe makes a batch of cute pink cookies and each one is topped with a delicious Hershey’s kiss.
Hildabrötchen Shortbread Cookie with Jam
Hildabrotchen or Hilda brotchen is a vintage German shortbread cookie that is filled with currant jam. It’s a beautiful dough to work with!
Festive Gingerbread Pizzelle
This gingerbread pizzelle recipe makes authentic Italian Christmas pizzelles. These holiday cookies have a crisp texture and a ginger snaps flavor. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add a spicy touch to the pizzelle cookies, while molasses gives them a rich sweetness.
Holiday Reindeer Cookie Treats
These easy holiday reindeer cookie treats make perfect Christmas treats for holiday parties. You don’t need a long list of ingredients to make these Nutter Butter reindeer cookies. These easy no bake Christmas cookies are great for the peanut butter cookie fan.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Dark chocolate truffles covered in more dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. If Christmas had a taste, these might be it.
Molasses Cookies
Vegan Molasses Cookies! These soft and chewy molasses ginger cookies are incredible and perfect for Christmas and cookie exchanges.Â
Gingerbread Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft and perfectly spiced gluten-free gingerbread cookies topped with cream cheese frosting. The gluten-free holiday cookie you’ve been waiting for!
Christmas Cookies
These soft, chewy, and colorful vegan Christmas cookies are a sweet holiday treat that kids, adults, and even Santa will love!
Red Velvet Cookies
These decadent vegan red velvet cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and have a chocolatey flavor you cannot resist!
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Enjoy these classic 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms that are totally gluten-free and can be made with wholesome ingredients.
Peanut Butter Cookies
These 3-ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies are crunchy and flavorful!
Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies
These gluten-free Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies are so easy to make in one bowl with pantry staples. The result is a soft, chocolatey cookie with a sweet outside. Â
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for holiday gift-giving and cookie exchanges. They are made with almond flour and have a fudgy, not-too-sweet flavor that everyone will love.
Pignoli Cookies
The classic Italian pignoli cookie is made vegan without egg whites. Deliciously chewy and bursting with almond flavor. A wonderful holiday treat!
Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies
These chocolate chunk molasses gingerbread cookies are a healthier spin on the chewy, soft holiday-flavored cookie.
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
If you’re looking for the best vegan Christmas cookies, try these Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. Made in one bowl, refined sugar-free and gluten-free.
Cookies With Prune Jam
Joulutorttu are traditional Finnish Christmas Cookies made in the shape of a pinwheel and filled with a delicious prune jam. Crispy, cute and so good!
Date Nut Cookies
Whether you’re looking for a tasty dessert to make at home or want to impress guests at a get-together, these delectable date-nut cookies are sure to hit the spot!
Brown Butter Ginger Molasses Cookies
This easy recipe for Brown Butter Ginger Molasses Cookies is a delicious twist on a classic gingersnap cookie with mild spice and intense buttery flavor.
Hojarascas (Mexican Shortbread Cookies)
Hojarascas are yummy Mexican shortbread cookies covered in a sweet cinnamon and sugar coating. Make a few dozen because one batch is just never enough.
Pan de Polvo
Pan de polvo are extra soft cookies coated with cinnamon and sugar. These Mexican delights taste of warm spice and are the ultimate in winter baking.
Kue Putri Salju
If you love crumbly cookies that melt in your mouth, then you must try these Indonesian Snow White Butter Cookies.
Rudolph Christmas Reindeer Cookies with Powdered Sugar Icing
If you love sugar cookies and you’re looking for a luscious treat to indulge in this Christmas, this Christmas Reindeer Cookies recipe is for you!
White Chocolate Dipped CookiesÂ
These white chocolate-dipped cookies are perfect for feeling like Christmas all year round. Enjoy perfectly spiced and chewy cookies, made better with white chocolate!
Baci di Dama Mini Italian Chocolate Filled Sandwich Cookies
Have you ever tasted baci de dama? These mini Italian chocolate-filled sandwich cookies are made with chocolate and vanilla. One or two of these Italian cookies with chocolate in the middle and made without hazelnuts will definitely put a smile on your face.
Biscoff Cookies
Satisfy your sweet cravings with our homemade Biscoff Cookies. These treats are impossible to resist and perfect for sharing.
Grinch Thumbprint Cookies
Grinch Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious, buttery shortbread cookie with sweet green filling then topped with a red heart sprinkle. These Grinch Christmas cookies are perfect for the holiday season and will get everyone into the Christmas spirit!