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30 Christmas Cookie Recipes

A collection of Christmas cookie recipes including no bake cookies, chocolate cookies, Christmas cookies, snowman cookies and other sweet treats. These cookie recipes are perfect for cookie exchanges, gift giving and parties.

There’s nothing more satisfying than a warm cookie and some hot chocolate or coffee on a cold day. The holidays are full of magic and in my own personal opinion, a good cookie only adds to that magic. I suppose just about any cookie could be made into a holiday cookie, however, there are some cookies that just scream Christmas for me.

I’ve listed some of my favorite cookies, along with some other holiday cookies that I would love to make this year. I’m sure you’re just like me and have those holiday cookie recipes you never miss making every year. However, I enjoy finding a new recipe or two to try every year as a tradition of sorts.

Cookies are really fun to get creative with. Whatever recipe you choose, there’s always room to add your own touch and customize them how you decide you want to. It’s even fun to get the kids involved!

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A selection of cookie recipes including spritz cookies and candy cane cookies.

Can you freeze Christmas Cookies?

Many types of holiday cookies can be made in advance then frozen for future use. If your cookie recipe calls for frosting, I find it’s best to freeze the cookies plain, then frost them after they’ve thawed. Store your cookies in a single layer in resealable freezer bags for up to 2 months.

Cookies for the holidays including sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies and gingerbread cookies.

How to package Christmas cookies for gift giving

There’s nothing better than a homemade holiday gift, and I love to give cookies to friends and family. You can get creative with the packaging to make your cookie gift extra special.

  • Holiday Tins: I buy festive tins at my local dollar store, then line them with parchment paper.
  • Christmas Plate: I choose a festive porcelain Christmas themed plate at the housewares store, then arrange my cookies on the plate.
  • Cellophane Bags: Pack your cookies into little clear bags, then tie them shut with a festive bow.
  • Mason Jars: Stack your cookies in a glass jar, seal the jar, then tie a ribbon around it.

Cookie recipes such as chocolate kiss cookies, cherry cookies and meringue cookies.

This post was originally published on November 7, 2016 and was updated on December 10, 2018 with new content.

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Comments

  1. Sam says

    There are so many yummy options to choose from! You can never go wrong with sugar cookies, but the red velvet & peppermint bark are delicious too.

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  5. Annette, 3 Little Buttons says

    Oh wow! Look at all those holiday cookies. They are adorable. I know where to come when I’m trying to find a festive recipe 🎄

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  6. Yeah Lifestyle says

    What an amazing array of cookies, I am going to get my kids to pick one each so we can bake together as a family

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  8. Stacie says

    It wouldn’t be the holidays without cookies! Your list is amazing, and the red velvet and cream cheese spritz cookies caught my eye!

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  9. Francesca Jacklin says

    These cookies look gorgeous. I’ve been looking for inspiration for less wasteful Christmas Gifts and you’ve inspired me to make some of these to give away as Gifts over the Holidays 🙂

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  10. Aymen says

    That does look like a great recipe and it can be served any time of day. I hope I can put together something so nice for my kids this season.

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