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Enjoy our Favorite Christmas cookies plus dozens of others to bake and share this holiday season!
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’tis the season for COOKIES!
One of our all-time favorite things to do this time of year is bake cookies!
It’s something we do all year long but something we especially look forward to during the holidays – especially for sharing.
Why we love them:
- Simple. All of our recipes are quite simple and come together easily – often quickly making them perfect for the busy time of year.
- Plan ahead. Many of these Christmas cookies can be made weeks in advance.
- Sharing! Perfect for holiday parties and functions or to package and give as gifts to neighbors, friends, and family.
Our go-to’s for the season include: classics like Snickerdoodles, Gingerbread Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Italian Cookies, + Shortbread Cookies.
Package for Sharing!
- Box or bin. Dress it up by putting a piece of tissue paper or holiday napkin in the box before adding the cookies.
- Wrap in cellophane. Place cookies on a holiday plate and cover with plastic wrap. Then, place the plate in the center of a piece of cellophane, bring all the sides up over the plate, and gather them together. Finally, tie closed with a holiday ribbon or tulle.
- Mason jar. Fill with a stack of similar-sized cookies. Cover the lid with Christmas fabric or paper. Tie a ribbon around the top.
- Plate. Place cookies on a paper plate so they stay stationary, and then into a gallon Ziploc bag.
Christmas Cookie RECIPES Tips
- FLAVOR. Take your favorite cookie and add some of the flavors and spices of Christmas, like: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cranberries, oranges, etc.
- STORE in an airtight container for about a week. An added piece of white bread will keep cookies soft.
- FREEZE cookie dough for up to 3 months. Do not freeze frosted, glazed, or drizzled cookies because they can become too moist.
- LINE PANS with parchment paper to keep the cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup.
Best Christmas Cookies
Baking is something we love to do during the holidays, especially for sharing with friends! These are our most loved cookies that we make every year!
There are sure to be a few of your favorite holiday cookies on this list, and more soon to be favorites!
- Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
- Christmas Sugar Cookies
- Italian Christmas Cookies
- Spritz Cookies
- Snowball Cookies
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Easy Shortbread Cookies
- Butter Cookies
- M&M Cookies
- Ginger Snap Cookies
- Molasses Cookies
- Peppermint Meltaways
- Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peppermint Sugar Cookies
- Christmas Oreos
Classic Favorites
These Christmas classics will never disappoint! Each is sure to add something extra yummy to your cookie platters.
- Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oatmeal Cookies
- Iced Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Nestle Tollhouse Cookies
- Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
- Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- No Bake Cookies Recipe
- Monster Cookie Recipe
Chocolatey Cookies
If chocolate is your thing, we’ve got a list for you! From chocolate and peanut butter to chocolate and mint, there are sure to be some melt-in-your-mouth favorites.
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Crinkle Cookies
- Nutella Cookies
- Brownie Cookies
- Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Gooey Rolo Cookies
- Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Andes Mint Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
- Flourless Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Chocolate Dipped Cookies
- Jack Jack Cookie Num Num
Sugar Cookies
Start with the simple flavor of a sugar cookie and add your special flair with frosting or decorations! These sugar cookies are classics for a reason.
- Frosted Sugar Cookies
- No Roll Sugar Cookies
- Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
- Copycat Swig Cookies
- Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
- Fruit Pizza Cookies
- Sugar Cookie Blossoms
- Sugar Cookie Bars
- Chewy Sugar Cookies
- Amish Sugar Cookies
- Funfetti Cookies
Chips and Mix-Ins
Create a unique taste with these variations on classics. Each can be adapted and flavored your way, but each is delectable just as they are!
- Almond Cookies
- Coconut Cookies
- Reeses Pieces Cookies
- Caramel Cookies
- Strawberry Cookies
- Oatmeal Scotchies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
- Butterscotch Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies
- Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
- Mint M&M Oreo Cookies
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
More Festive Favorites
Because we have too many to choose from enjoy this bonus list of cookies with many unique options that are both beautiful and scrumptious!
- Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
- Christmas Snickerdoodles
- Eggnog Cookies
- Eggnog Snickerdoodles
- Peppermint Crunch Cookies
- Christmas Wreath Cookies
- Avalanche Cookies
- Molasses Crinkle Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
- Mexican Wedding Cookies
- White Chocolate Crackles
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip
- White Chocolate Snickerdoodles
- Chewy Molasses Cookies
- Iced Pumpkin Cookies
- Easy Shortbread Cookies
Go-to Christmas Cookie Recipe
There are so many delicious cookies to make this holiday season!!
Because these Christmas Cookies are so fun and festive, they’re definitely our main go-to. Simple, delicious, rave reviews, and it’s one even the kids can help make.
How to Make them
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- WET INGREDIENTS. Cream butter, oil, and sugars. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
- DRY INGREDIENTS. Add baking soda, salt, powder, vanilla, and flour. Mix well.
- SPRINKLES + M&Ms. Fold in sprinkles. Use a cookie scoop to put on greased cookie sheet. Top with a few M&Ms.
- BAKE. Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
Let the cookies cool before adding them to Santa’s plate. Or you can STORE them in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. 😉
85+ Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sprinkles (or mini chocolate chips)
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter, oil, and sugars. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
- Add baking soda, salt, powder, vanilla, and flour. Mix well.
- Fold in sprinkles. Use a cookie scoop to put on a greased cookie tray. Top with 4-5 M&Ms.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Holiday Cookies
Christmas and cookies go hand in hand for our family. We love to enjoy them during our holiday festivities and to bake up batches to show our love to friends and family!
Whether you choose the classics or something more unique, we have plenty of Christmas cookies to keep you baking all season long!
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I used a mix of the mini chocolate chips and sprinkles (Walmart had these fun Santa Hat Sprinkle Mix!). I cut back the salt to 1/2 tsp (based on conversation below). Very good recipe, I’ll be using it for more cookies.
I’ve already made these twice for this Christmas! They are a BIG hit!! Delicious and easy to make.
Happy to hear that! Thank you!
When freezing dough do you need to thaw before baking or bake right from the freezer?
You would need to thaw unless you want your cookies to steam.
The might need a couple extra minutes if you bake them, without thawing 🙂
The baking time was not long enough, I know baking times differ, an electric oven usually bakes hotter than the gas stove. I usually bake my cookies on the low end. I think I tried 8 min, were not done, tried 9 min, not done, now I am trying 10 min. Hope this one is a charm.
These cookies came out perfectly. Thank you ! 🙂
Made these two days in a row BECAUSE they DIDN’T last the fiRst day and we all wanted more!
We love this cookie! Festive, fun, aNd deliSh! Its a go to!
What kind of flour did you use? All purpose, self rising? Thanks
I like to use all-purpose flour in most recipes 🙂
PlEase check your RECIPE !!
It said one teaspoon of salt. My son was making cookies for a gift eXchange. I told him that was to much salt. He insisted to use that much BECAUSE he wanted to follow the recipe. They now taste like something i would feed the cows for a treat. It is 10:16 pm and i am having to clean Up and start a new recipe. I got my books out and sugar cookies 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt depending on how many cookies it is making. Please try your recipes before you post them and have someone proof read them.
I am sorry you feel that way. I do check every recipe. I would never share anything that I thought was too gross or that I wouldn’t eat. Most recipes I have seen call for anywhere between 1/2-1 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It is very normal. Maybe he accidentally used a tablespoon?
Kristyn I adjusted the salt amount because I assumed it was a misprint. We all make mistakes. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
How much salt did you use?
I used 1/2 teaspoon because several recipes with similar ingredients called for 1/2 teaspoon. The cookies came out great.
This combination is irresistible! What a delicious idea!!…..it looks so yummy!!…and the picture is so great and presentative!.
Thank you so much!