As soon as November hits, I start thinking about cookies. Christmas cookies dominate this house when it comes to holiday baking, so I’ve put together a round up of some the best Christmas cookies! They are perfect for Christmas Eve munching, holiday gifts for neighbors & teachers, and would be perfect for a Christmas Cookie Exchange. I happen to know that Santa wouldn’t mind having a few of these waiting for him under the tree!
This post has been so popular that I’ve updated it from the original 2014 post, and there are now over 50 delicious cookie recipes from peppermint to sugar to chocolate to gingerbread!
50+ Festive Best Christmas Cookies & Treats
Christmas cookies are a tradition I many households around the holidays. They are great for gift giving and have whole parties created around them (hello Cookie Exchange!). If you’re looking for some new favorites, or just something classic, we’ve got you covered. Check these awesome Christmas cookie recipes from me and a buncho my friends.
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good chocolate cookie? These chocolate cookies have been given a festive makeover with delicious holiday colors and flavors. Some of are just super chocolatey and rich, because the holidays are all about decadence.
- Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
- Candy Cane Cookies
- Gooey Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookies
- Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
- Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownie Cookies
- Chocolate Mint M&M Cookies
- Oatmeal Kiss Cookies (Blossoms)
- 5 Ingredient Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Starry Night Marzipan Cookies
- Chewy Chocolate Almond Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Fudge Sandwich Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Hot Cocoa Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Chocolate Sugar Cookie Blossoms
- Christmas Tree Brownie Pops
Sugar Cookies (and a few others)
Sugar Cookies are pretty much the King of Christmas! It’s always funny to me just how many sugar cookie recipes there are out there. My favorite is number 8, in case you’re wondering. Sugar cookies are really the best Christmas cookies!
- Royal Iced Sugar Cookies
- Santa Sugar Cookies
- Slice & Bake Christmas Tree Cookies
- Cornmeal Sugar Cookies
- Easy Iced Sugar Cookies
- Perfect Sugar Cookie Cut Outs
- Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cut Out Cookies
- The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe Ever
- Soft Batch Sprinkle Christmas Cookies
- Eggnog Meltaways
- Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies
- Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies
- Easy Snowball Cookies (Nut Free)
- Christmas Pinwheel Sugar Cookies
More Festive Christmas Cookies
If those chocolate cookies and sugar cookies weren’t quite what you were looking for, you’re bound to find something that makes your heart sing in these next two batches! (pun intended!).
- Magic Bar Cookies
- Gingersnaps
- Cranberry Bliss Cookies
- Chocolate Chip M & M Cookies
- Christmas Cheesecake Cookies
- Pomegranate White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Linzer Cookies
- Rolo Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Grinch Cookies
- Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies
- Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
- Candy Dipped Shortbread Cookies
- Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
- No Bake Christmas Trees
- Cookie Butter Blossoms
- Cookie Butter Peppermint Cookies
- Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles
- Peppermint Nilla Wafer Sandwiches
- Chocolate Covered Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
- Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Soft Baked Cake Batter Christmas Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
For more great holiday collections, check these out:
- Festive Christmas Appetizers and Sides
- Quick & Easy Christmas Treats
- 35 Gift Ideas for Neighbors and Friends
I’m not sure if this is possible or not but is there a way to set this type of “screen” for lack of the word that once upon a time lived in my head but moved out as I was typing But have it so that when you see the pictures of the individual cookies and see one that really really interests you that you can just but your curser/arrow from mouse…?? over it and have it show the name of those particular cookies?? It would be easier then counting and opening every recipe to see if the correct pic. pops up? Just a un-related to these recipe’s question I know but I thought well, it never hurts to ask. Thank you, as well thank you for putting in the time I’m sure it takes to do and try, create and add or modified recipe’s for every one elts to try. So thank you for all that effort and time and in case I don’t later, Merry Christmas and a happy new year from my family to yours.
I understand what you’re saying, and I wish that was possible. Unfortunately we don’t have that ability. It would slow our site down significantly.
how can u make buttercream frosting harden i want to make for family but most don’t like royal icing. im afraid they will smear once i package thrn
Buttercream frosting doesn’t really harden, which is why the royal icing is usually recommended. You could try flavoring it with some lemon juice or extract for a better flavor.
Your recipes look so delicious!
Thank you Sheila!
I think christmas cookies are the best
I am super excited to start planning our annual Christmas Cookie party! These recipes are wonderful and I will share this page with all my girlfriends who attend! One question though… the chocolate dipped shortbread cookie in the last photos caught my eye but I can’t find the recipe! Please share that one too pretty please!! Thanks for all your hard work and congrats on the new baby!! <3
You really inspire me to prepare Christmas party! Can’t not wait to try those recipe!
Love the variety here! There is something for everyone 🙂
thanks for the corn starch tip, I am baking 12 kinds starting on Monday
Cookie heaven! I want them all! Thanks for including our cookies!
Thanks for sharing, girl!
XO