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!
- Stained Glass Cookies
- Peppermint Bark Cookies
- Christmas Wreath Cookies
- Chocolate Chipped Cranberry Cookies
- Red Velvet Cookies
- Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
- Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
- Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
- Lofthouse Style Snowman 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.
- Chocolate Hazelnut and Caramel Stuffed Brownie Cookies
- Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Melted Snowman Cookies
- Maple Glazed Sugar Cookies
- Double Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
- Eggnog Scented Sugar Cookies
- Gingerbread Sugar Cookies
- Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree
- Santa’s Cookies
- Rocky Road 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.
- Chocolate Meringue Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
- Chocolate Cherry Delight Cookies
- Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Molasses Cookies
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Italian Ricotta Cookies
- Grinch Cookies
- White Chocolate Gingerbread Star Cookies
This post was originally published on November 7, 2016 and was updated on December 10, 2018 with new content.
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.
Jasmine Hewitt says
the holidays tend to bring out the best cookies! this is a great list
Samantha -Raising Twincesses says
all of those cookies look and sound so delicious! Great recipe roundup!
Romy Schorr says
You have my undivided attention! So many to choose from and all will definitely go over!
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 🎄
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
Alexandra Cook says
Can I just say YUM? Give me all the cookies, yes please 😀 Can’t wait to try.
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!
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 🙂
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.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Great roundup! Pinned 🙂
Linda says
Can hardly wait to try out these recipes.
Summer says
Such a lovely giveaway ♥
Nancy says
Nice Christmas cookie recipe lineup!
cheri says
Amazing holiday cookie line-up Sara and giveaway!