How can you celebrate Christmas if you do not make cookies and try out new flavors this season? Christmas is incomplete if you do not bake Christmas cookies and serve them to the little ones and guests. The house smells of magnificent cookie dough and the fragrance of freshly baked is in the air.
Well, we see it is time to give a boost to your baking skills with the exclusive recipes that are listed below. From exploring the crispy delights to experiencing the process of making it, we can guarantee you that it will be an exhilarating journey indeed. Cookies are the only thing that makes us happy about the season and we can't deny it!
Of course, decorations and arrangements are a major part of the celebration but let's be honest who can put in the hard work of decorating the house with no treats to follow right after? If you are a beginner in the process of baking then you will find the recipes so easy that you will feel like trying all of them. As long as you have cookie dough, explore all shapes and flavours of them.
With the time of year almost calling for us to forget the worries of all time and end the year on a good note, we can't help but fall for these tasty treats that can keep us company for sure. Isn't it a dream for all of us to live in a house made of cookies, well at least that's what we thought while growing up?
If not a home made of cookies but certainly the dream kitchen for many! You can make batches of the dishes and leave them in bell jars; however, be careful to save some for the guests to try out before the kids sneak away all of them.
Christmas Cookie Recipes For Holiday Baking
1. Melted Snowmen Cookies
Melted snowman cookies are rich in chocolate and the adorable face of the little snowmen will make you drool at them for sure.
2. Chocolate Kiss Powder Puff Cookies
All you need are three ingredients to get this dish prepared with perfection. The recipe by averiecooks.com for chocolate kiss powder puff cookies of Russian teacake is spectacular to opt for this season of celebration and joy.
3. Toasted Coconut Cookies
Made with dark chocolate, the toasted coconut cookies are splendid and made with yummy coconut shredding and dark chocolate. The recipe by selfproclaimedfoodie.com makes you crave more and more until your belly is full and no space left to hog down more cookies.
4. Hot Cocoa Cookies
The chocolate cookies are crumbly and loaded with liquid chocolate which makes them a great choice. The recipe by Glorious Treats with rainbow sprinkles is amazing for you to opt for. Then what are you waiting for?
5. Salted Dark Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
The salty and sweet combination of dark chocolate dipped with the smoothness of peanut butter is lovely and created by thekitchenismyplayground.com. If you are a beginner then you can try out this cookie!
6. Peppermint Pattie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
The minty flavour of the pattie stuffed with chocolate chips is tasty for you to relish. The dish by aroundmyfamilytable.com is crispy and flooded with flavors that you will surely find yourself tempted with. Well, what can we say, they are worth the indulgence too!
7. Mexican Hot Chocolate Shortbread
The classic Mexican hot chocolate shortbread is tasteful and created by breadboozebacon.com. Authentic and crispy, the cookies are ravenous for you! Spicy and crumbly, the Mexican hot chocolate shortbread is simply out of the world and tastes so divine.
8. Hot Chocolate Cookies
The classic hot chocolate cookies are an all-time favorite! If you do not believe us then perhaps it is time for you to give it a try for sure! Check out the dish at lovefromtheoven.com and impress your family with your baking skills.
9. Hidden Mickey Candy Cane Cookies
This is for the ones who were obsessed with cookies and Diwney in their childhood. We have taken the initiative to combine both. Check out the steps of getting them baked at kellystilwell.com for the perfect hidden Mickey candy cane cookies.
10. Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies
Frosted peppermint brownies by Cooking Classy do not even need baking and all you need is to wait for them to freeze and then pounce on the tray of minty cookies with the brownie crust.
11. Cranberry Orange Pinwheels
The flavourful orange cranberry cookies are the most delectable and tender ones with the essence so divine. The recipe by cookingonthefrontburners.com is right here to get the pinwheel made in no time for the Christmas holidays.
12. Citrus Stained-Glass Window Cookies
The charming Christmas Linzers are indeed a wonderful choice of homemade cookies that you can serve to the guests. The recipe is present at nelliebellie.com for the citrus stained-glass window cookies that are quite unique and tummy to relish.
13. Cinnamon Caramel Cookies
We have brought about a little modification for the snickerdoodles! The recipe by insidebrucrewlife.com with the cinnamon essence and presence of caramel leaves you with an aftertaste that you forever wish to remember. Try it out right away!
14. Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies
There is not much to say about the classic swirl sugar cookies that top the list of favorites. Here is the recipe at ilovemydisorganizedlife.com that you can follow for the marvellous creation of these wonderful Christmas treats. Do not forget the rainbow sprinkles!
15. Christmas Funfetti Cookies
The simple Christmas cake mix cookies are so amazing that you will be thrilled to make them in batches again and again. The recipe by the36thavenue.com with loads of rainbow sprinkles makes it a fantastic choice ever. If you are a beginner then you will find this recipe quite helpful.
16. Christmas Cookie Tree
The Christmas tree cookies are indeed loads of joy for the little ones. These are layered cookies that resemble the shape of a tree and as we know the more the better, the kids will continuously be found around the cookie table.
17. Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies
The soft and buttery Christmas cookies are delicious and with the peppermint essence, the cookies are simply delightful to relish.
18. Chocolate Toffee Cookies
Well, the toffee cookies are indeed what dreams are made up of! Loaded with chewy flavor and the choco-chip drizzle, the recipe of the dish by cookiesandcups.com is splendid to try out. So let's wait no further and dive into the world of flavors.
19. Chocolate Dipped Italian Butter Cookies
We have brought about the twist to the plain butter cookies by thekitchenmccabe.com. Dipped in chocolate, the cookies are splendid to serve to the guests with tea. Mouths will instantly start watering at the sight of them.
20. 3-Ingredient Buttery Shortbread Cookies
These cookies melt your mouth at every bite and compel you to eat more and more. The dish by chewoutloud.com for classic butter cookies needs only three ingredients and the freshly baked ones are ready to adorn the plates.
21. Candy Cane Cookies
We guess Christmas shall be incomplete without making these candy cane cookies that have become a part of the tradition. The recipe by cookingwithcurls.com served as a tasty treat during the evening is worth your time and effort.
22. Caramel Twix Cookies
Drizzled with a layer of caramel makes the decadent cookies are spectacular to opt for! The recipe by Swanky Recipes with a generous presence of chocolate makes it the best idea ever. Combine caramel and chocolate and see what wonders they can create.
23. Chewy Lemon Snowdrop Cookies
The chewy and soft snowdrop cookies are a great choice to celebrate the spirit of winter in the house. The recipe is present at wholefully.com for cookies completely marinated in sugar dust that shall be so tempting.
24. Chocolate Nut Bars
Favorite among the kids are the chocolate bars that you can grab when you have to rush out quickly and there is no time to make breakfast. The kids will also appreciate the fact that you allow them to begin the day with cookies.
25. Christmas Crinkle Cool Whip Cookies
The Christmas crinkle cool whip cookies are flavored with a handsome amount of icing. The recipe by breadboozebacon.com is fabulous and you shall be thrilled to relish this dish punched with the customary red and green shade.
26. Christmas Doodles
The wonderful Christmas Snickerdoodle cookies are flooded with flavor and if you are a fan of cookies then this must top your chart. The recipe at persnicketyplates.com with sugar dust and red and green food coloring makes them simply fabulous.
27. Classic Sugar Cookies
Resembling a piece of snow, these sugar dust-sprinkled cookies are perfect to celebrate the mood of winter. The recipe is available at thelovenerds.com for you to try out since your heart craves cookies this season.
28. Frosted Cashew Cookies
There is not much to say about the brilliance of the cashew cookies by homemadeinterest.com and guess what you do not even have to bake them. The rich flavor of cashew with the crumbly crust makes them a highly recommended option on the list.
29. German Chocolate Cookie Bars
The traditional German chocolate cookie bars are delicious when you are craving something sweet in the middle of the day. The recipe by loveandconfections.com is such an extraordinary option that you will simply not be able to resist.
30. Italian Ricotta Cookies
Absolutely soft and smooth are the fancy Italian Ricotta cookies which make you an instant fan. The recipe by lovebakesgoodcakes.com is also an eye-catching one at parties. Check out these cookie options today to make the holidays special!
31. Nutella Pinwheels
Well, there is a fact that no one can keep their hands away from these wonderfully flavored Nutella pinwheels. You can find the recipe at whitelightsonwednesday.com which are flooded with smoothness and icing that will melt in your mouth in no time. Shall we?
32. Pasta Frolla Christmas Jam Cookies
The yummy pasta frolla is mini pastries-like cookies that you can relish for the season. These rich creamy jam cookies are making us go head over heels and trust us you will harbor the same opinion once you have tried them out.
33. Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Classic Meringue cookie it is! The peppermint flavor of the cookies by livingsweetmoments.com is brought about so flawlessly that you will be compelled by your success to make more and more batches of them.
34. Pfeffernusse (Spice Cookies)
The German spice cookies are different from the customary sweet ones! These are a perfect blend of spice and crust which are the special factors that make them so popular in the cookie world.
35. Red Velvet Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
The yummy red sparkles from the velvet cookies with candy cane kiss are the best choice ever! If you are a fan of this flavor then this recipe is going to be very useful.
36. Salted Caramel & Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Well, that is perhaps what you dreamt about last night! Pecan with salted caramel it is! The recipe by realhousemoms.com of thumbprint cookies is great to nibble on with a warm cup of coffee in the evening as dusk sets in.
37. Snowy Gingerbread Christmas Trees
We are highly impressed by the way the gingerbread cookies are given a new twist. The recipe is a creation by bakedbyanintrovert.com and it is a wonderful surprise to find them displayed on the table at the party for the guests.
38. Toasted Coconut & Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
The lovers of coconut can gather right here as we have brought you all the toasted coconut and toffee chocolate chip cookies for the holiday season.
39. Toffee Almond Snowball Cookies
Considered a traditional option, the toffee almond snowball cookies are simply awesome and you will not be able to keep your hands off them. cupcakesandkalechips.com. The brilliant nutty flavor conferred by almonds is simply so irresistible.
40. White Chocolate Macadamia Coconut Cookies
A combination of white chocolate, macadamia nuts, and coconut shreds renders the dish with a flavor that you make for the holidays. Check out the recipe at melissassouthernstylekitchen.com and dive into the ocean of coconut and macadamia nuts.
41. Slice and Bake Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies
Salted butter with orange zest is tasteful and you will surely love the taste of the shortbread cookies that are wonderful sides with drinks. The recipe by girlversusdough.com is right here to help you to make a rav3nous dessert during the holidays.
42. Gluten-Free White Chocolate Matcha Shortbread Cookies
Here is a gluten-free option answered with white chocolate that you can relish for the season. The recipe by snixykitchen.com with the nutty matcha flavor melts in the mouth right away! The cookies resemble the shape of a Christmas tree.
43. White Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Wreath Cookies
The Christmas wreath cookies are a mini-size version of the wreath decoration for the door. The shape is interesting and drizzled with white chocolate!
44. Spiced Vegan Christmas Cookies with Vanilla Almond Cream
The vanilla almond cream that we have used on the cookies is making them so very irresistible. The dish by wellandfull.com with spiced flavors makes them a great choice for vegan dieters as well.
45. Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies with Easy Icing
Here is another gluten-free recipe for cookies so you can enjoy as many as you want of this dish snixykitchen.com. The easy icing on the top makes it a truly amazing cookie baking idea for beginners this season.
46. Mint Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Decadent and rich, the mint cookies with the wonderful presence of chocolate chips leave you with a craving to eat more and more of them. Try out the double chocolate chip cookies with mint by downshiftology.com in the Christmas holidays.
47. Christmas Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Preserves
The Christmas Linzer cookies are simply so charming to look at! These are drizzled with sugar dust and the raspberry filling in them makes them a great choice to opt for! The recipe by whatsgabycooking.com will be a great opportunity to explore your baking skills.
48. Peppermint Mocha Cookies
The classic peppermint mocha cookies are a delicious option that you will be tempted to make. The recipe by sallysbakingaddiction.com is spectacular and if you are fond of minty taste then here is your best companion in the holidays.
49. White Chocolate Ginger Cookies
The soft and sweet gingerbread cookies with the white chocolate flavor are simply out of the world! The recipe by grandbaby-cakes.com with the spicy ginger essence is out of the world. Then what are you waiting for? Get the gloves on and prepare the cookie dough.
50. Speculoos Spice Cookies
The traditional Belgian cookies are a must-have for the season. You can check out the recipe at theviewfromgreatisland.com and let us tell you that the cookies will not be able to stop at one or two. The steps are also easy so it will take you hardly any time.
51. Raspberry-Chocolate Rugelach
The fantastic raspberry chocolate rugelach is a cookie recipe by brooklynsupper.com which certainly makes your Christmas a fabulous one. You may not be surrounded by family and loved ones but there is always a way to feel at home even if you are away from home.
52. Mini Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
The rich chocolate thumbprint cookies are showered with rainbow sprinkles! The recipe by pinchofyum.com with smooth liquid chocolate inside leaves you with an everlasting experience that you can share with your family too!
53. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
The chocolate and cinnamon flavour of the Mexican cookies with a hint of chili powder is a great choice for the season. Check out the recipe at isabeleats.com and get ready to be blown away with the divine taste.
54. Red and Green Striped Christmas Meringue Cookies
The magnificent flavour of the vanilla and almonds is a great choice that you can opt for! The cookies are a creation by saltandlavender.com with red and green stripes. The meringue cookies are simply out of the world.
55. Gingerbread Oatmeal Pies
Healthy is the option for the oatmeal cookie pies. The recipe by ambitiouskitchen.com with cheese cream sandwiched between the two slices melts in your mouth at every bite. All you need is an hour to prepare this surprise for your little ones.
56. Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies Three Ways
Well, we see that you love marshmallows, and rest assured that you have come to the right place. The recipe by aclassictwist.com with a thick and rich flavor of the thumbprints will surely impress the guests over tea.
57. Chai Spiced Santa Cookies
The white chocolate frosting on the spiced cookies is what makes them so special and exotic. The recipe is a creation by halfbakedharvest.com that is ideal to get done during the holidays and you can store them in the bell jar.
58. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rocky Road Cookies
Why should you go for the readymade cookies from the shops when you can make them on your own? Here are the perfect chocolate peanut butter Rocky Road cookies that leave you with a sense of content by loveandzest.com.
59. White Chocolate-Dipped Brown Butter Ginger Cookies with Pistachios
The topping of pistachio and white chocolate makes this recipe by ambitiouskitchen.com a wonderful option. The spicy ginger cookies are crispy and loaded with flavors! What a brilliant choice it is indeed to make for the holidays.
60. Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies with Amaretto
How can we ever miss out on the raspberry thumbprints that are so comforting for the season? The cookie recipe by cottercrunch.com with amaretto makes it a great option for jam-filled cookies! It is also gluten-free so a healthy option too!
