19 Holiday Cookies That Will Have Your Neighbors Knockin’ for More!

Get ready to wow your neighbors with festive holiday cookies that are as pretty as they are delicious! From classic shortbread to unique, iced creations, these easy-to-make treats are perfect for spreading holiday cheer. Whether you’re decorating with the kids or prepping a make-ahead batch, these cookies are sure to impress. With creative designs and festive flair, they’ll have your neighbors knocking for more—and begging for the recipe!

These Gingerbread Cookie Cups are a fun and unique twist on the classic gingerbread cookies! Shaped like cozy hot cocoa mugs with a festive peppermint, they’re both adorable and easy to make.

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Walnut Cookies

These Walnut Cookies are buttery rich with the flavor of walnuts, and have a wonderfully crisp and crumbly texture. No eggs!

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Cashew Snowball Cookies

Cashew Snowball Cookies are irresistibly buttery and nutty, with a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Packed with chopped cashews and flavored with ground cardamom, these cashew cookies add an exquisite addition to any Christmas cookie tray. Plus, they're egg-free!

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Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint

Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint are crisp yet soft and are perfect for any cut-out shape! The dough is easy to roll and holds its shape beautifully during baking. These versatile chocolate cookies can be decorated in countless ways—dip in melted dark or white chocolate, fill with chocolate ganache, or decorate with royal icing!

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies are the ultimate holiday cookies - soft, tender, cake-like cookies, with a rich ricotta flavor. Made with creamy ricotta cheese and finished with a luscious lemon glaze they are simply irresistible. Topped with colorful sprinkles, these cookies make a festive addition to your Christmas cookie platter!

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Brown Sugar Shortbreads

These Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies are made using only 3 ingredients! This easy slice-and-bake cookie is irresistibly buttery with deep caramel notes. Simplicity at its best!

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Pie Crust Cookies

Adorable Pie Crust Cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover pie crust after your holiday baking. They’re cute, easy, fun, and surprisingly simple to make! I've included step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.

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3 Ingredient Almond Cookies

These Almond Cookies are made using only 3 ingredients! They are mildly sweet and crisp yet tender. Simply combine the three ingredients, shape, and bake—no chilling required!

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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

These Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, crisp yet tender and simply melts in your mouth. They are an all-time favorite cookie recipe, and are popular, especially during the holiday season.

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Almond Joy Cookies

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These Almond Joy Cookies aka coconut almond cookies have crispy edges, with a soft and chewy inside. They are full of irresistible coconut flavor and not overly sweet. If you love almond joy or mound candy bars, then this recipe is a must-try - No condensed milk!

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Christmas Icebox Cookies

These Christmas Icebox Cookies are buttery, crisp, and an easy slice-and-bake cookie recipe. Made using only 5 ingredients, they are a festive addition to your holiday cookie tray.

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Pecan Snowballs

These Snowball cookies are nutty, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and loaded with toasted pecans. They are one of the easiest Christmas cookies to make, using just 5 ingredients.

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Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

These chocolate coconut macaroons are chewy, mildly sweet, and irresistible; there is no need to chill the dough! Made using only 6 simple ingredients, these cookies are naturally gluten-free.

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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

These chocolate Shortbread Cookies are simply the best! Made with just 4 main ingredients, they are crisp, tender texture that simply melts in your mouth and is mildly sweet!

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Santa's Whiskers Cookies

These Santa's Whiskers Cookies are an easy slice-and bake cookies recipe bejeweled with candied cherries and shredded coconut. They are a perfect for your Christmas cookie tray!

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Black Sesame Cookies

These Black Sesame Cookies are made using 5 healthy ingredients! With a nutty, crisp exterior and chewy middle, these easy-to-make almond flour cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb. They are mildly sweet and highly addictive!

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Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies

Eggless Gluten free Thumbprint Cookies made with Almond flour are naturally Vegan, Healthy, Flourless and Dairy Free! With endless filling options these make an ultimate Holiday or guilt free treat anytime.

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