The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (2024)

Looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe? I have 55 different options from some of the best bloggers around. You’re bound to find a new family favorite! Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie recipe? I’d love to try it out. Tell me about it in the comments below!

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (1)

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (2)

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (3)

55 Of the Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (4)

Andes Mint Grasshopper Cookies from Crayons and Cravings

Mint and chocolate are a perfect pairing for Christmas cookies. The bright green color is a total show-stopper.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (5)

Homespun Seasonal Living’s Caramel MochaSandwich Cookies

These are a delicious mocha version of your favorite sandwich cookie. To make them even more Christmassy, you could roll the sides in colored sprinkles.The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (6)

Homespun Seasonal Living’s Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies

Want cookie with that’s rich and chocolately? Then try out these chocolatecheesecake cookies. You won’t be disappointed.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (7)

Sugar Oatmeal Cookies from Mom Envy

These sugar oatmeal cookies are a family favorite in our house. It’s my Grandma’s recipe from years ago. These cookies are soft thanks to the oatmeal.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (8)

A Pinch of Healthy’s Christmas Biscotti with Cranberries, Rosemary, and Dark Chocolate

I wish I had these guys at my Christmas coffee bar. The flavors and colors make these the perfect festive coffee sidekick.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (9)

The Kitchen is My Playground’s Christmas Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Kiss cookies are a traditionalfavorite for many families at Christmas. Tracey changes the recipe up by changing the cookie dough to a chocolate dough base.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (10)

Greek Christmas Cookies Kourabiedes from Kopiaste

Even if your family isn’t Greek, they’ll still love these cookies that are similar to a shortbread. They can be cut into fun shapes and are decorated with a sugar coating.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (11)

A Pinch of Healthy’s Christmas Spritz Cookies

Has your family ever made spritz cookies? They are a great traditional cookie for a reason – they are simple and yummy.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (12)

Sugar and Soul Co’s Classic Sugar Cookie Recipe

Finding a go-to sugar cookie recipe can be difficult – especially if you want to make rolled sugar cookies. Check out Rebecca’s recipe for cookies just like Grandma used to make!

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (13)

Dinner at the Zoo’s Christmas Wreath Cookies

If you’re looking for a kid-friendly cookie, these are it. These no-bakecookies are the perfect recipe to get your little ones involved this holiday season.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (14)

Beyond the Chicken Coop’s Cranberry Orange Swirl Cookies

These unique cookies will look extra special at on your cookie platter this year. The cranberry and orange pair so well together with this simple dough.The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (15)

Cream Cheese Christmas Sugar Cookies from Brooklyn Farm Girl

These super soft cookies are made festive with colorful sprinkles. They’re topped with a simple sugary frosting to make them even tastier.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (16)

Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies from Kudos Kitchen by Renee

Could these cream cheese sprinkle cookies be any cuter? They’d look adorable in a tin as a gift this holiday season.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (17)

Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies from Liv for Cake

If you love chocolate and peppermint, you’ll love these delicious cookies. The cookie itself is similar to an Oreo but with a peppermint twist.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (18)

Fruitcake Cookies from Living Sweet Moments

These cookies are such a fun twist on traditional fruitcake. Instead of cake, all of the flavors are bundled up in a cookie package.The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (19)

Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies from Marsha’s Baking Addiction

These rich chocolatecookies are filled with a sweet white chocolate mint ganache. The soft chocolatecookies are mint-infused as well.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (20)

Kruschiki (Chruschiki) Polish Bow Ties from Learning and Yearning

Kruschiki is a traditional Polish cookie. They are slightly sweet and light, airy and crispy. This recipe has a special place in my heart because my Dad grew up in Poland.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (21)

Melting Snowmen Cookies from Confessions of a Mommyholic

Aren’t these cookies adorable? Kids (and adults) will love these adorable winter cookies.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (22)

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Truffles from Life Currents

These cookies have not only peanut butter but Biscoff biscuits (cookie butter if you can’t find the actual biscuits) as well. The best part about these cookie truffles is they’re no bake making them super easy and great to make with kids.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (23)

Pennywise Mama’s Peppermint Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

If you’re looking for an easy cookie this holiday season, you’ll love these semi-homemade cookies. They start with a storebought cookie mix and end with a fun frosting using peppermint mocha coffee creamer.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (24)

Peppermint Meringue Cookies from Living Sweet Moments

These meringue cookies are easy to make and have a fun little surprise inside. While they look pillowy soft, they’re actually a crunchy cookie.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (25)

Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies from Beyond the Chicken Coop

These festive cookies are a show stopper. They’re elegant and look much more complicated than they actually are (which always impress the guests!)

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (26)

Thrifty Jinxy’s Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

These kid-friendly cookies (okay, almost all cookies are kid-friendly but these really are), are simply adorable. Create a cute and simple Rudolph that Santa would love to receive on Christmas night.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (27)

Salted Caramel Pecan Cookies from The Movement Menu

These cookies are a little more adult-friendly than the last ones. They’re a fun combination of salty and sweet. Believe it or not, these are gluten and dairy free.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (28)

Reindeer Sugar Cookies from A Mind”Full” Mom

Can you tell what cookie cutter Kristen used to make these cookies? I’ll give you a hint, they’re not meant to be reindeer. If you’re still having trouble, try turning your phone (or computer…although that’s a bit harder) upside down.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (29)

Stained Glass Cookies from Liv for Cake

These cookies are almost too pretty to eat. They’d make such a beautiful gift wrapped carefully in tin. The cookie dough itself is a simple sugar cookie.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (30)

Insanely Delicious Turtle Cookies from The Kitchen is My Playground

That center looks amazing – don’t you just want to bite into this one? Tracey even shows you on video how to make these delectable cookies.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (31)

Chai Spice Snickerdoodles from Meg’s Everyday Indulgence

Getting snickerdooles just right can be so hard – and it seems like people either want them soft and chewy or crunchy. These chai spice snickerdooles are a unique twist on a classic (often forgotten about), Christmas cookie.The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (32)

Homemade Fudge Stripe Cookies from Meg’s Everyday Indulgence

Yep, with this recipe, you can make your own fudge stripe cookies. You don’t need the Keebler’s elves on this one, you can make them easily at your home with this delicious recipe.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (33)Easy Vanilla Chai Shortbread Cookies from Sugar and Soul Co

Are you a chai lover? These simple and crunchy cookies are paired perfectly with a cup of chai tea (or any hot beverage for that matter).

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (34)

Fudgy Crackled Chocolate Cookies from Mother Would Know

Looking for a chocolately cookie that doesn’t have peppermint in it? This cookie totally fits the bill. It’s a rich fudgy cookie that will make any chocolate lover happy.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (35)

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies from Caroline’s Cooking

This delicate cookie is dipped in melted chocolate, making them extra special. They’d be beautiful packaged up as a gift.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (36)

Happy Foods Tube’s Butter Cookies with Hazelnuts

This cookie would be a unique addition to any holiday cookie tray. Heads up, this cookie takes two days to prepare because the dough has to set up in the fridge (they’re worth the wait).

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (37)

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies from Cadry’s Kitchen (Vegan)

Are you looking for a vegan cookie recipe that will please your guests? You definitely don’t want to miss this one.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (38)

Cinnamon Spritz Cookies from Urban Bliss Life

I love that these spritz cookies are flavored with cinnamon. It adds a little extra flavor to a traditional holiday recipe.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (39)

Almond Butter Blossom Cookies from Joy Food Sunshine

Looking for a peanut-free alternative to peanut butter blossom cookies? Then look no further. These almond butter blossoms are a great alternative to the traditional recipe.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (40)

SONY DSC

Bake at 350’s Elf on the Shelf Cookies

Aren’t these cookies adorable? I love her tutorial for how to decorate the elf (by tracing a printed copy of him). I have to admit, mine would probably turn out more like chucky dolls.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (41)

Gingerbread Sable from Eat Little Bird

Aren’t these cookies darling? These swiss-style cookies will definitely be a crowd pleaser.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (42)

Fried Dandelions Homemade Graham Crackers

Have you ever made graham crackers at home before? I can’t wait to try to make these myself instead of purchasing them store-bought.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (43)

Homemade Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam from Happy Foods Tube

These cookies look straight out of a bakery. The glossy jam makes them perfect for Christmas.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (44)

Processed with VSCOcam with a5 preset

Cranberry, Orange, and Pistachio Cookies from Wallflower Kitchen

If you’re looking for a nontraditional cookie this year, check out this recipe. It’s full of special flavors.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (45)

Candy Cane Cookies from Homemade Food Junkie

These colorful cookies would be adorable on your cookie tray this Christmas. You could even dye the white cookies green if you want to bring some green into the mix.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (46)

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies from Sweet Spicy Kitchen

These cookies are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It’s a nice twist on a traditonal chocolate chip cookie.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (47)

Lasso the Moon Cookies from Cadry’s Kitchen

Do you remember the famous line from It’s a Wonderful Life when he’s talking to Mary about what she wants (he says he’d lasso the moon for her)? These cookies would be great for a It’s a Wonderful Life movie night.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (48)

Mini Chocolate Peppermint Chip Sandwiches from Snappy Gourmet

Sandwich cookies are so much fun – especially when they’re filled with a festive peppermint frosting. They’d be extra cute with some sprinkles around the edges.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (49)

No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Bars from Joy Food Sunshine

These cookies take only about 10 minutes to put together – which means they’re perfect for the busy holiday season. Even better is they’re no bake so your kids can easily get involved.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (50)

Old Fashioned Shortbread Cookies from Rock Recipes

These buttery sweet cookies are a traditional holiday favorite. If you’re looking for a new go-to shortbread cookie, definitely check this one out.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (51)

Flourless Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Hungry Hobby (Gluten Free)

These cookies have a rich, dark chocolate flavor. They’re paired with sweet peppermint for a perfect holiday cookie.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (52)

Peppermint Macarons from What the Fork

Macarons can be intimidating but Sharon really walks you through the process. I love how she uses crushed peppermint on the edges for an easy and festive touch.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (53)

Red Velvet Cookies from Kitchen Gidget

These cookies are so cheery for Christmas – I love the deep red color. They’d be great wrapped in a rustic kraft paper or placed in a green container as a gift. The best part is that they are semi-homemade and start with a boxed cake mix.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (54)

Soft Gingersnap Cookies from So Damn Delish

Jen takes a traditional crispy cookie recipe and transforms the cookie into a delicate, soft cookie instead. These flavorful cookies are a nice change from the storebought variety.
The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (55)

Spelt Cinnamon Snowflakes from Wallflower Kitchen (vegan)

These cookies are absolutely adorable. The addition of the powdered sugar makes them look ethereal. And believe it or not, these sweet cookies are vegan.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (56)

Rock Recipes’ The Best Pecan Pie Bars

Looking for something a little different for your cookie tray? Or you maybe you love pecan pie but are in need of a cookie version? These sweet cookie bars are so satisfying and the perfect end to a holiday meal.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (57)

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups from Princess Pinky Girl

Oh my goodness, how cute are these cookies? They are such an adorable cookie that would be great for a Christmas movie night or a holiday class party.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (58)Blissful Salted Chocolate Bark from Loaves and Dishes

My family makes a version of these chocolate crackers every year. I first had the chocolate crackers at a friends party and I was instantly hooked. If you’ve never tried them, you have to at least. They are so addicting – you won’t be disappointed.

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes - 55 of the Best Recipes for Christmas (2024)

FAQs

What is the number 1 Christmas cookie? ›

#1 Iced Sugar Cookie

The Iced Sugar Cookie takes the top spot, stealing the show as the most favorite Christmas cookie with classic sweetness and festive decorations. Simple, delicious, and a canvas for creativity- it's the “go-to” for holiday bakers.

What is Santa Claus's favorite cookie? ›

Chocolate Chip cookies

Santa himself lists these as his favorites, and he prefers them soft and gooey with lots of chocolate chips. If you decide to leave these out for him, make sure there's a glass of cold milk nearby!

What is the most popular cookie in the United States? ›

Chocolate chip cookies

What is the most popular type of cookie? It might just be this one. Ever the crowd-pleaser, the chocolate chip cookie is renowned for its balance of richness and sweetness.

What is the least popular Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups.

What is America's favorite holiday cookie? ›

Among those who can make a single choice, frosted sugar cookies lead the list (32%), with gingerbread (12%) and chocolate chip (11%) rounding out the top three. Snickerdoodles (6%) come in fourth place, followed by butter (4%), peanut butter (4%), and chocolate (4%) tying for fifth.

What is the 1 cookie in the US? ›

America's favorite cookie and the one dubbed “the American cookie” is the Chocolate chip cookie.

What is Santa's phone number? ›

Santa Claus' phone number

Father Christmas can be reached at 605-313-4000, his official hotline. Those wishing to call Santa can also visit FreeConferenceCall.com/Santa-Hotline to call the Santa Hotline through the official website.

What is Santa's real name? ›

It is believed that the first Santa Claus was Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was a monk and therefore did not marry. The Santa Claus that we know lives in the North Pole. According to some North American sources, his original name was Kris Kringle before he changed his name to Santa Claus.

How many cookies does Santa eat in a night? ›

According to An Idea, If Santa takes two bites of each cookie served around the world, he consumes roughly 336,150,386 cookies.

What is in cowboy cookies? ›

As with most things in Texas, Bush's Cowboy Cookies are enormous and wholly stuffed with so many mix-ins: oats, coconut, pecans, and of course, chocolate chips. They're sure to win over any crowd.

What is the most sold cookie in the world? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

What is the best tasting cookie? ›

Top 10 Cookie Flavors
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential cookie. ...
  • Snickerdoodle. ...
  • Sugar Cookies. ...
  • Peanut Butter Cookies. ...
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. ...
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. ...
  • Gingerbread Cookies. ...
  • Black & White Cookies.

Who makes best Christmas cookies? ›

Christmas Cookies Gifts & Mail Order Cookies for You & Yours
  • Carlo's Bakery's Butter Cookie Box. ...
  • Elegant Desserts' Iced Sugar Cookie Christmas Gift Set. ...
  • Zola Bakes' Christmas Rainbow Cookies. ...
  • Baked in the Burg's Christmas Deep Dish Cookie Sampler. ...
  • Red Velvet NYC's Sugar Cookie Tree DIY Baking Kit.
Nov 24, 2023

Which Christmas cookies last the longest? ›

Shortbread cookies and spritz cookies are real holiday troopers, lasting a bit longer than the rest. These buttery and crumbly cookies are a great option for a holiday cookie. Shortbread is known for its rich flavor, while spritz cookies are often made with a cookie press.

What is the most popular cookie in December? ›

What are the most popular Christmas cookies? Our survey found frosted sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies to be the most popular Christmas cookies in the country. They were the fan favorites in 39 states.

What is the number one selling cookie in the world? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co. But did you know Oreos are a copycat product?

Which cookie has been deemed most popular during Christmas? ›

According to Google Trends data, first published by Axios, a lot of people took to the internet between December 3 and December 9 to hunt down different cookies (to buy or to bake, we don't know, but either way, it's a tasty search). However, there was one cookie that topped them all: gingerbread.

Who won the Christmas cookie on Food Network? ›

Andrea Goossens designed a cookie honoring Belize, her home country, and won the Food Network's 2020 Christmas Cookie Challenge.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Foster Heidenreich CPA

Last Updated:

Views: 5346

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (76 voted)

Reviews: 83% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Foster Heidenreich CPA

Birthday: 1995-01-14

Address: 55021 Usha Garden, North Larisa, DE 19209

Phone: +6812240846623

Job: Corporate Healthcare Strategist

Hobby: Singing, Listening to music, Rafting, LARPing, Gardening, Quilting, Rappelling

Introduction: My name is Foster Heidenreich CPA, I am a delightful, quaint, glorious, quaint, faithful, enchanting, fine person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.