The Ultimate Christmas Cookie List

There’s just something magical about baking cookies during the holiday season. The sweet smells filling the kitchen, the warmth from the oven, and the simple joy of decorating (and taste-testing) — it’s all part of what makes this time of year feel so special.

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Whether you’re preparing for a cookie exchange, putting together treat boxes for friends and family, or just looking for an excuse to cozy up and bake, Christmas cookies are a must. It’s one of those traditions that never gets old — no matter how many batches you’ve made over the years.

I’ve rounded up a list of festive cookies that are perfect for the season. Some are classics you might recognize, and others might just become new favorites. Either way, you’ll find plenty of sweet inspiration to fill your kitchen with holiday cheer!

  1. Whipped Shortbread Cookies
  2. Thumbprint Cookies
  3. Fiddle Diddles
  4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks
  5. Fudge Cookies
  6. Cream Cheese Cookies
  7. Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
  8. Christmas Spritz Cookies
  9. Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  10. Bear Paw Cookies
  11. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  12. Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies
  13. Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
  14. Snowball Cookies
  15. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
  16. Ritz Cracker Cookies
  17. Cinnamon Roll Cookies
  18. Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
  19. Hot Chocolate Cookies
  20. Brown Sugar Cookies


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11 Comments

  1. Martha Horne says:

    Looks like some delicious recipes

  2. Thanks for these awesome recipes. I enjoy baking cookies with my kids for Christmas

  3. Great recipe ideas, I would love to try the Eggnog Snickerdoodles.

  4. What a scrumptious round up! Thanks for including one of my cookies!!!

  5. Darlene Schuller says:

    Oh what an amazing collection of Christmas cookies. I love the classic baking!

  6. Donna Wilson says:

    I love Christmas cookies, especially shortbreads. Thanks for the recipes.

  7. Doris Calvert says:

    Wonderful and different mixture, the Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies sound divine.

  8. Elizabeth Matthiesen says:

    Wonderful collection Stacie, wish I had the time and energy to make every single one of these 🙂

  9. so much to love on this list. My mother makes a great snickerdoodle cookie!

  10. Perfect timing to find this post! Today I am starting my Christmas baking! My family’s favourite is Peanut Butter Balls.

  11. kathy downey says:

    Thanks for the wonderful collection ,now to choose a few to make and they all look so delicious

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