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.
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!
The Ultimate Christmas Cookie List
- Whipped Shortbread Cookies
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Fiddle Diddles
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks
- Fudge Cookies
- Cream Cheese Cookies
- Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
- Christmas Spritz Cookies
- Chocolate Cherry Cookies
- Bear Paw Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies
- Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
- Snowball Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Ritz Cracker Cookies
- Cinnamon Roll Cookies
- Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
- Hot Chocolate Cookies
- Brown Sugar Cookies
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Looks like some delicious recipes
Thanks for these awesome recipes. I enjoy baking cookies with my kids for Christmas
Great recipe ideas, I would love to try the Eggnog Snickerdoodles.
What a scrumptious round up! Thanks for including one of my cookies!!!
Oh what an amazing collection of Christmas cookies. I love the classic baking!
I love Christmas cookies, especially shortbreads. Thanks for the recipes.
Wonderful and different mixture, the Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies sound divine.
Wonderful collection Stacie, wish I had the time and energy to make every single one of these 🙂
so much to love on this list. My mother makes a great snickerdoodle cookie!
Perfect timing to find this post! Today I am starting my Christmas baking! My family’s favourite is Peanut Butter Balls.
Thanks for the wonderful collection ,now to choose a few to make and they all look so delicious