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    Home » Dessert » Cookies

    25 Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 3, 2024 · Modified: Dec 14, 2024 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    25 Christmas Cookies - Here are some of our favorite festive holiday cookie recipes, perfect for leaving out for Santa or sharing with friends and family at your Christmas cookie exchange!

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    The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than by baking a batch of delicious cookies for Christmas?

    Whether you're leaving them out for Santa, sharing them at a Christmas cookie exchange, or packaging them up as thoughtful gifts for teachers and loved ones, these festive holiday cookie recipes are sure to bring cheer to everyone.

    Get creative with cut-out cookies shaped like stars, Christmas trees, and snowflakes, or try your hand at thumbprint cookies filled with raspberry jam or chocolate for a fun and easy project to make with the kids.

    If you're looking for something a little more healthier, then opt for guilt free alternatives like almond flour shortbread cookies or breakfast cookies made using oats and fruits.

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    From slice-and-bake cookies, like brown sugar shortbread cookies, that are quick and easy to make, to intricately decorated cookies perfect for holiday gift giving, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.

    So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and get ready for a season of holiday baking that’s as fun as it is delicious!

    These cookies make perfect gifts, whether simple and easy-to-make or beautifully decorated, just package them in a decorative tin or treat box for a sweet, homemade, and heartfelt present that suits every taste and skill level.

    Christmas cookies

    1
    gingerbread star cookies placed in a square wooden tray.

    Gingerbread Star Cookies are a festive treat, soft, warmly spiced, and perfectly shaped without spreading. No need for royal icing— a secret ingredient in the glaze keeps it glossy and beautiful. 

    2
    flower shaped butter cookies in a red cookie tin.

    Decadent Nutella ganache, adds contrast in both color and texture. With their crisp, buttery exterior and melt-in-your-mouth interior, these cookies are a perfect holiday treat.

    3
    3 Christmas tree shaped cookies placed on a white scalloped plate.

    These Christmas Tree Cookies will be a unique addition to your holiday cookie tray! These easy cut out sandwich cookies are simple yet elegant- Eggless and nut-free!

    4
    gingerbread cookies in a red cookie tin.

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

    5
    brown colored round walnut cookies placed in a white tray.

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

    6
    brown chocolate peppermint cookies placed in a red cookie tin.

    Chocolate Sugar Cookies are crisp yet soft and perfect for any cut-out shape. The dough is easy to roll and holds its shape during baking. I love spreading them with melted chocolate and sprinkling chopped candy canes for a festive touch.

    7
    red triangle cookies placed on a white plate.

    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.

    8
    white snowball cookies placed on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    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!

    9
    white ricotta cookies topped with sprinkles placed on a wire rack.

    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.

    10
    round almond cookies placed in a white tray.

    These Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies are outrageously good! They are buttery without any butter, crisp yet tender, mildly sweet, and are made with only 3 ingredients. It is one of the best ways to use your almond flour!

    11
    brown shortbread cookies placed in a white decorative plate.

    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!

    12
    12 almond flour chocolate chip cookies placed on a metal wire rack.

    These Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies feature crisp edges and a soft, cakey center, generously studded with gooey chocolate chips. Naturally gluten-free and low carb with a dairy-free option, this recipe is sure to be one of the most irresistibly healthy chocolate chip cookies you've ever tasted - No butter!

    13
    one round black plate filled with almond butter cookies.

    These Almond Butter 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!

    14
    a hand holding one almond joy cookie.

    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!

    15
    a hand holding one raspberry thumbprint cookie.

    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.

    16
    a red box filled with cherry 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!

    17
    a red cookie box is filled with Christmas 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.

    18
    white pecan snowball cookies arranged om a white plate.

    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.

    19
    a hand holding one chocolate coconut macaroon.

    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.

    20
    brown chocolate shortbread cookies placed on a white tray.

    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!

    21
    chocolate cookies in the shape of candles placed in a grey tray.

    These Candle Cookies are made using buttery, crisp chocolate shortbreads and are shockingly easy to make. They are fun, creative and impressive, and no special tools are needed. Recipe includes step-by-step photos!

    22
    oat flour chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack.

    These Oat Flour Cookies are made using wholesome ingredients and are ready in about 30 minutes, including baking time. They feature a soft, tender center with crisp edges, not overly sweet and irresistible studded with dark chocolate chips.

    23

    These Almond Flour Peanut butter Cookies are absolutely delicious with a tender crumb, high in protein, low carb and loaded with chocolate chips. Enjoy them warm with a glass of ice cold milk for the most decadent treat!

    24
    almond flour black sesame seed cookies in a white tray.

    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!

    25

    Eggless Oatmeal Cookies are Soft & Chewy and loaded with Chocolate Chips! Made with old fashion oats, mashed banana and mostly brown sugar, this is a great egg free recipe.

    26
    a hand holding one orange thumbprint cookie.

    Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies are made using only 4 ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free, flourless, dairy-free, and low-carb, they’re the perfect way to enjoy a guilt-free version of holiday thumbprint cookies.

    27
    chocolate vanilla pinwheel cookies.

    28

    Almond Flour Lemon Cookies made are tender, buttery, crisp and mildly sweet when plain or soft and sweet when decorated. A perfect lemony treat to impress your family and friends!

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    Cardamom Cookies are buttery, crisp and mildly sweet and so soft that they truly melt in your mouth!

    Did you make any of these recipes? I’d love your feedback! Please let me know by leaving a comment or review below or snap a photo and share on Instagram.

    All contents and images are my original work, unless and otherwise mentioned. Do not use my recipes or images without linking back to www.kitchenathoskins.com.

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