I look forward to making some of the best Christmas cookie recipes every year, and I know many others do the same. You won’t want to miss this round-up of must-have holiday cookie recipes!
You can create tasty recipes every day in December or you can use them for a cookie exchange if you’d like!
Which one will you choose?
Baking for the holidays, making cookie assortments to exchange with friends, or just eating them like my family? We have you covered with a roundup of homemade cookie recipes.
The best part is these ideas will work for both small and large cookie trays!
As well as ideas for a family Christmas party, Work Party at the office, or a Cookie Exchange Event!
Awesome right?
Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
My daughters love baking with me! Oftentimes, they argue over who’s going to put which ingredients into the bowl first.
However, we’ve baked so much now that we’ve finally come down with a system that works with each batch.
Now, the hardest wait is for the cookies to be cooled enough to put on the toppings or icing. But the smell… is amazing!
As a matter of fact, we enjoy making homemade gifts during the holiday season so much that we hand them out as gifts.
For example, we like to give them to loved ones as well as…
- Teachers
- Church Family
- Neighbors
- Friends
- Co-Workers
It creates some of the most thoughtful gift ideas!
Ready to get your bake on with the best holiday Christmas cookies below?!
Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
Snowmen Vegan Meringue Cookies
Kids and Adults will love these snowman cookies...
Easy Penguin Cookies Recipe
This fun cookie recipe is PERFECT for cookie exchanges! Find out more at Blessedishe.org!
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam
Need a good Holiday Thumbprint cookie?
Holy Cannoli Cookies Recipe (Italian Christmas Cookies)
Children to Adults will love these Cannoli Cookies...
Gingerbread Cookies
When I was growing up a fun family tradition was to decorate our own gingerbread cookies! This is a wonderful recipe to use!
Elf Poop Cookies – A White Chocolate Haystack Recipe
Kids will love these ELF Poop cookies!
Mudslide Cookies Recipe (with Kahlúa and Baileys Irish Cream)
Imagine this served with a hot cup of cocoa!
Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Cookies for Cut Outs (No Chill!)
Perfect addition for Gluten Free Cookie Exchanges!
Simple Shortbread Cookies
Gift gluten and vegan free shortbread cookies...
The Best Spritz Cookies
Nothing cools better with the cool weather than these delicious cookies!
Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
Yum! Grab the Coconut Thumbprint recipe...
Peppermint Snickerdoodles
I bet Mrs. Claus has been baking these for Santa all year!
Homemade Sugar Cookies
Need a good cookie exchange recipe?https://www.cupofzest.com/chocolate-chunk-candy-cane.../
Chocolate Chunk Candy Cane Cookies
Such a cool Candy cane cookie idea!
Cut Out Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Family members will LOVE these...
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Oatmeal Cream Pies
I would totally pair this with a hot cup of coffee...
Gluten-free Allergy-friendly Oatmeal Cookies
Learn how to make these right now...
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Friends will love this easy cookie recipe...
Panellets – Gluten free Sweet Potato and Coconut Cookies
What a cool recipe idea...
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
A holiday cookie exchange favorite!
Snow Capped Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Perfect for your holiday work party!
Grandma’s Sand Tart Cookies
Families will love Grandma's spin on Christmas cookies...
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
One of the best parts of Christmas is eating these...
Soft Ginger Cookies
What Cookie to bake for Christmas morning...
Star-Shaped Jam Cookies
The Christmas countdown has started for these...
Eggnog Cookies
If you want a cookie to taste test... I highly recommend...
Fall Cookie Recipes | Blessed is He
If you want a fall cookie idea this recipe is tasty from Blessed is he!
Five Christmas Cookies One Dough
Large cookie tray idea for Christmastime...
Melting Moments Cookies
Get ready for these to melt in your mouth...
The Best Simple Two Way Shortbread Cookies
Simple and delicious Shortbread Cookie Recipes!
The BEST Soft Sugar Cookies
Best Sugar cookie recipe for a cookie exchange!
White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Wow! This looks delicious paired with a hot cup of cocoa!
Cherry Almond Cookies - Traditional Cookies with Step-by-Step Directions
Cherry fans will love this...
Icelandic Christmas Cookies
Get ready to sing carols, decorate, and eat these...
Peppermint Brownie Cookies
A brownie cookie treat you won't want to miss!
Figgy Pudding Cookies Recipe
Yummy! Learn how to make these Figgy Pudding Cookies!
Delicious Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms | Hunny I'm Home
This is one of my most favorite Christmas cookies!
Cinnamon Meringue Cookies #Recipe
A tasty treat to make for family and friends to enjoy!
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Cookie time!
Gingerbread Man Cookie Recipe
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎄✨
Simple Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fall in love with these cookies...
Christmas Cutout Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
A perfect cookie to bake with the kiddos...
Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms Recipe
Such a cool twist to peanut butter blossoms...
Hausfreunde Cookies With Caramelised Cashews
I could eat this every day that ends with Y!
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Have you tried these homemade cookies yet?
Old Fashioned Snowball Cookies
Spread Holiday cheer with these...
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Nothing says Happy Holiday like these...
Perfect Shortbread Cookie Recipe with Chocolate
Emm! I would love these for a gift!
Eggnog Gooey Butter Cookies
The first time I ever tried an Eggnog cookie it was at a fundraiser... I highly recommend trying them. SO GOOD!
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Three Ways (Easy Dessert Recipe)
Kids and Adults will love these...
Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Christmas Wishlist item!
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
The perfect holiday cookie for the best cookie exchange!
As a mom and foster mom. I don’t believe you can ever have enough family time.
In fact, baking cookies is something I treasure doing with my kiddos. I hope you enjoyed this roundup of ideas!
What are some of the traditions you do as a family? We would love to hear about them in the comments. Plus, if you have a favorite Christmas Cookie cookie? We’d love to hear all about that too!
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Well, now I want some cookies. These all look incredible. I will be sure to make many of these with my kids!
Hi Amber,
I am so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for stopping in. Happy Holidays!
I love holiday baking!!! I’ll have to give a few of these a try 🙂 We just finished off some peppermint sugar cookies last week
I know right? Every single one of them looks so good! I can’t wait for our church cookie exchange this year.
They all look so yummy but the cannoli ones are actually dreamy
I do have to say those look very good! Especially paired with a hot cup of coffee…😍
I make so many Christmas cookies during the holidays that I’m always looking for new recipes, this is a great roundup!
Thank you! I got so hungry making this roundup. :0) I’m so glad it was helpful! 🙂
Those look so good!
I totally agree!🙌 Thanks for stopping in. 🙂
These cookies all look so delicious and pretty!
thank you for this!! this is a great list
Great selection.