Christmas cookies are always a delight, no matter what time of year it is.
Whether you’re baking for yourself or giving them as gifts, these delicious treats will be sure to please.
Here are several recipes for Christmas cookies that are sure to please everyone in your family and friends circle.
Christmas cookies for your holiday cookie exchange
Christmas cookies are a must-have for any holiday cookie exchange.
These recipes are perfect for your party, and will be sure to please a crowd. From sugar cookies to gingerbread, these recipes are all perfect for the Christmas season.
Be sure to make enough for everyone, because these cookies will be gone in no time!
How does a Christmas cookie exchange work?
Christmas Cookie Gift Exchange is a popular event during the Christmas season.
It is a way for friends, family, and neighbors to get together and exchange cookies.
The cookies are typically homemade.
Oftentimes, bakers include a copy of the recipe too!
Usually, everyone brings a dozen cookies to exchange. So the host needs at least 11 guests committed to attend.
But it’s always a good idea for the host to make an extra batch in case someone can’t make it.
This event is a lot of fun because people get to try new cookies that they may not have made before.
It is also a great way to get ideas for new recipes to make during the Christmas season.
Christmas cookie recipes
Elsa must have been whipping up some magic for this stunning recipe, because these Frozen Sprinkle Cookies are gorgeous and yummy!
They are perfect for watching a Frozen double feature.
When you need a versatile cookie recipe that’s easy to make, try our Apple Pie Cookie Cups.
They are a cinch to make, and you can substitute the apple pie filling for any pie filling flavor of your choice.
There are so many possibilities!
The Best Dark Chocolate Cookies – Gluten-Free Cookies
Gluten-free friends?
We’ve got you taken care of with these yummy Dark Chocolate Cookies.
Using rice flour instead of wheat with lots of coconut makes these flours not only delicious, but friendly for your dietary needs.
M&M Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar DIY with Free Printable Gift Tag
A fun jar of DIY cookie mix makes a great holiday gift, and our M&M Oatmeal Cookie recipe is great to give.
It’s so festive and pretty while in the jar, and the cookies are super yummy!
This recipe reminds me so much of the classic wedding cookies my grandmother used to make.
They have a delightful, citrus crunch that practically melts in your mouth once you take a bite.
Another great traditional holiday recipe is our Date Pinwheel cookies.
Some people call these Date Nut Cookies since the dates are mixed with chopped pecans.
So you get some nice crunch mixed with the sweet filling and flaky cookie.
Bar cookies are always a hit at our house, and these Classic Rainbow Cookies really hit the spot.
Whenever I’m making sugar cookies during the holidays, I always make sure to make enough to have some Grinch Sugar Cookies!
Decorated with royal icing, our step-by-step tutorial will have you decorating Grinch faces in no time.
These red and green swirled Christmas Sandwich Cookies are a delight to serve for the holidays and are always a hit for cookie exchanges.
They look and taste great, and they keep well too.
They aren’t as delicate as some holiday cookies, so they are really nice to give in a cookie swap.
Rice Krispies get too much credit for making yummy desserts in my book.
I say, bring on the Cap’n Crunch!
These delicious Christmas Crunch Cookies are as fun as they are tasty, and are made with a seasonal Cap’n Crunch.
Snickerdoodles – Mama’s Jumbo Bakery Quality Cookie Recipe
When you ask people what their favorite cookies are, inevitably, you’ll hear Snickerdoodles mentioned.
They are simply a classic.
It’s a yummy, cake-like cinnamon and sugar cookie that hits the spot.
I love a decadent turtle candy, so naturally, making a Chocolate Turtle Cookie is going to be on my list.
It ticks so many of my favorite flavor boxes: chocolate, caramel, and pecan. and when they’re still a bit warm out of the oven.
Oh dear. I’m in trouble.
When you’re making sugar cookies, be sure to save some aside to make these adorable Santa Sugar Cookies. Decorated with fondant and buttercream, they are much simpler to make than it may appear.
Soft Chocolate Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
These Soft Chocolate Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies melt in your mouth when take a bite. The flavors blend together perfectly, and the texture is just a little bit of heaven.
If serving a yummy holiday fruitcake is one of your family’s traditions, you’ll love this recipe for Fruitcake Cookies.
Lingonberry Linzer Cookies
I’ve always been fascinated with European baked goods, and these delicious Lingonberry Linzer cookies are as pretty as they are tasty.
Chocolate Dipped Icebox Cookies
Need more cookies you can make the dough ahead of time? Try these Chocolate Dipped Icebox Cookies. They are simple to make ahead of time so all you have to do is bake how many you need when you’re ready to serve them.
3 Ingredient Christmas Cookies
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to make some cookies at the last minute for someone’s school or work function?
These 3 Ingredient Christmas Cookies are perfect for when you need a yummy cookie that is easy, inexpensive, and quick to make.
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter
No matter the time of year, I love a good No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie.
They’re so easy to make, and the flavors just melt in your mouth.
Watergate Pistachio and Pecan Cookies
Watergate cookies are a classic American cookie.
The cookies are made with pistachios and pecans, and they’re a delicious and festive addition to any holiday party.
Hi, I’m Jennifer. I love to cook and entertain. I have a lot of fun sharing traditional food and drink recipes as well as putting a new spin on the classics. I strive to provide easy to make recipes that are perfect for the home cook, bartender and entertainer.