Are you looking for the most delicious Christmas cookie recipes? Here are 32 insanely good and festive Christmas cookies recipes everyone will enjoy!
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Merry Christmas, everyone! Can you guys believe Christmas is only a couple of short months away? I know it’s still early to start thinking about Christmas and everything that comes along with the festive holiday. But, I just cannot help myself—Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year!
I love all of the decorations, the twinkly lights, the festive nails, and most of all, I love all the delicious sweet treats. I have an insane sweet tooth, and I just can never get enough of cookies. No matter the time of year. Anyway, if you are in search of some tasty new Christmas cookie recipes, you have come to the right place.
I’ve gathered over 30 insanely good and festive Christmas cookies recipes that the entire family will love. From simple sugar cookies to traditional Italian Christmas cookies and creative snowman cookies, there is something in here for every type of taste bud!
So, grab a steaming cup of hot chocolate and take a look at these amazing recipes!
CHRISTMAS COOKIES RECIPES
1. CHRISTMAS GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES
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Who doesn’t love gooey and delicious Christmas cookies? This Christmas cookie recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and is perfect for your holiday festivities.
2. GRINCH SUGAR COOKIES
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Is it really Christmas without the Grinch? Not in my book! Since you can’t eat the Grinch (lol), make Grinch-themed sugar cookies instead.
3. CHRISTMAS KITCHEN SINK COOKIES
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My dad actually tried recreating this recipe last year, and let me tell you, it was AMAZING! It has the perfect balance of sweet and saltiness and is super easy to make.
4. BEST ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES
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How adorable do these look? If you want a Christmas cookie recipe that is insanely easy to make and the whole family will enjoy, this is for you!
5. SOFT GINGERBREAD COOKIES WITH MAPLE GLAZE
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If you are normally not a fan of gingerbread cookies, I highly recommend you try this out. It is way too good, and I promise you are going to change your mind.
6. CHRISTMAS PINWHEEL COOKIES
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Christmas pinwheel cookies are a classic holiday sweet treat. It looks amazing and tastes even better. You can also change the colors if you want something a little different. Add some sprinkles and enjoy!
7. GINGERBREAD CHEESECAKE COOKIES
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I’ve never tried gingerbread cheesecake cookies, but this picture is making me want to. It looks so festive, and the recipe is very easy to follow.
8. HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES
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As someone who loves hot chocolate, these cookies are about to be my number one favorite for the holidays. They are soft, chewy, and loaded with tasty hot chocolate ingredients like marshmallows.
9. PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES
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If you love gooey double chocolate cookies and pepperment bark squares, you are for sure going to love this recipe. It is basically a combination of the two and is sure to be a hit at your Christmas gathering.
10. CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINT COOKIES
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This is making my mouth water, lol! These chocolate thumbprint cookies are made with dark chocolate, have a chocolate ganache center, and are incredibly rich.
11. POLAR BEAR COOKIES
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These look way too cute to eat, haha! If you love soft and chewy cookies, you are definitely going to love this.
12. WHIPPED SHORTBREAD
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Who doesn’t love a good melt-in-your-mouth cookie? These easy whipped shortbread cookies are perfect for the holidays and will become a family favorite.
13. SNOWBALL COOKIES
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If you are only going to try one recipe from this list, let it be these snowball cookies. You only need 4 simple ingredients and 20 minutes of your time.
14. RASPBERRY LINZER COOKIES
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Linzer cookies are always a hit during the holidays. So you obviously have to make them. I am obsessed with the little Christmas tree cutouts; they really make the cookies so much more appealing.
15. GRINCH CRUMBL CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES
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We have another Grinch-themed cookie recipe. If you are a fan of Crumbl cookies, you are going to have so much fun making these at home. You can even make it a fun little family activity and get everyone involved.
16. SLICE AND BAKE CHRISTMAS COOKIES
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Ok, how adorable are these slice-and-bake Christmas cookies? These are perfect for a fun little gathering or even a Christmas cookie exchange.
17. STACKED CHRISTMAS SPRINKLE COOKIES
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Who wants to eat plain-looking cookies when these festive, stacked Christmas sprinkle cookies exist? The cute little decorations on top are truly stunning.
18. SANTA CLAUS MACARONS
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It wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa Claus. So why not make tasty cookies that are Santa-themed? The macarons are filled with sugar cookie buttercream and uses royal icing to finish off the Santa Claus look.
19. STAined GLASS COOKIES
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Tired of the same old sugar cookies? Well, mix things up a bit this holiday and make these festive stained glass cookies. These are perfect for a cookie exchange, a fun gathering, or if you’re just craving something festive.
20. REINDEER LINZER COOKIES
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We saw the raspberry linzer cookies, but how about Nutella linzer cookies? These fun little treats will be a hit, especially among the kids. The reindeer cutout adds a nice little festive touch.
21. BUTTERY SPRITZ COOKIES
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How cute are these spritz cookies? These are amazing for a cookie exchange with friends and family. They are festive, tender, and buttery. What more could you want in a cookie?
22. CHRISTMAS TREE COOKIES
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If you want something a bit more creative, this Christmas tree cookie recipe is for you! They are super light, fun, and take only 10 minutes of prep time.
23. BLOSSOM COOKIES
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This recipe is insanely easy; even the kids can make it. I absolutely love the little Hershey’s kiss on top. You only need 6 simple ingredients for these Hershey’s Kiss Christmas cookies.
24. CHRISTMAS SPRINKLE COOKIES
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What better way to enjoy the festive season than by making delicious vanilla sprinkle cookies? You only need 25 minutes to make these tasty treats, that’s including prep time!
25. CREAM WAFER SANDWICH COOKIES
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If you have cream, butter, flour, and sugar, then you can easily make these amazing cream wafer sandwich cookies. They are super light, flaky, and will make you crave more.
26. POINSETTIA COOKIES
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How stunning do these cookies look? The star of the show is the colored sugar. They make the cookies pop and look so festive.
27. HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIE CUPS
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These adorable little hot chocolate cookie cups are made with sugar cookie dough and pudding cups. It takes a total of 37 minutes and is super delicious.
28. SANTA SUGAR COOKIES
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Get the kids involved with this recipe. They’ll have lots of fun making them, and it’s a great way to spend some quality time together.
29. CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE BITES
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Who doesn’t love fun bit bite-sized treats, especially ones that are as cute as these Christmas sugar cookie bites? They are soft, chewy, and festive! Perfect for the holidays.
30. WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES
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Want a cookie recipe that is truly unforgettable? Well, these white chocolate cherry shortbread cookies are for you! They are buttery, soft, and easy to make.
31. MELTED SNOWMAN COOKIES
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Out of all the cookies on this list, these melted snowman cookies are my favorite. They are made with hot cocoa mix and marshmallow frosting. You seriously won’t be able to get enough of this.
32. EASY JELLO CHRISTMAS COOKIES
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Last but definitely not least, we have these amazing, colorful jello Christmas cookies. They are festive, colorful, and will brighten up your dessert table.
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