50+ Festive Christmas Cookies!

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.

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!

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!).

For more great holiday collections, check these out:

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Pamela Mamona says
November 26, 2019 at 11:52 am
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.
- Kristin Maxwell says
  November 27, 2019 at 9:55 am
  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.
star says
December 16, 2018 at 3:58 am
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
- Kristin says
  December 17, 2018 at 7:22 pm
  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.
Sheila Robbins says
November 19, 2018 at 5:44 pm
Your recipes look so delicious!
- Kristin says
  November 19, 2018 at 7:35 pm
  Thank you Sheila!
cassandra says
December 21, 2017 at 8:22 am
I think christmas cookies are the best
Sheila Rich says
November 14, 2017 at 6:32 pm
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
Julie Saldana says
November 4, 2017 at 6:27 am
You really inspire me to prepare Christmas party! Can’t not wait to try those recipe!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
December 14, 2015 at 3:50 pm
Love the variety here! There is something for everyone 🙂
Aletha says
December 12, 2015 at 5:47 pm
thanks for the corn starch tip, I am baking 12 kinds starting on Monday
Maria says
December 10, 2015 at 4:02 pm
Cookie heaven! I want them all! Thanks for including our cookies!
Lolly Jane says
November 24, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Thanks for sharing, girl!
XO