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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    17 Cute Christmas Cookies That Will Steal Your Heart

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 22, 2024, updated December 2, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Christmas cookies are a delightful part of the holiday season, bringing joy and warmth to gatherings and celebrations. From classic gingerbread men to colorful sugar cookies decorated with festive icing, these treats are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you're baking with family or sharing with friends, these cute cookie ideas will add a special touch to your holiday festivities.

    Melted Snowman Cookies

    Melted Snowman Cookies
    Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

    Snowman cookies are a fun way to kick off the holiday season. These soft sugar cookies are topped with vanilla frosting, chocolate, and candies to create charming little melting snowmen.

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    Perfect Cut-out Sugar Cookies

    Perfect Cut-out Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Cut-out cookies are simple to make and hold their shape nicely when baked. Their light color is perfect for decorating however you like.

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    Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies

    Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Savor the Spoonful.

    These chocolate sprinkle cookies are perfect for anyone who loves chocolate. They're thick, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, making them a great treat for any gathering.

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    Reindeer Cookies

    Reindeer Cookies.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Reindeer cookies are soft chocolate treats decorated with candy faces and pretzel antlers. This simple Christmas cookie recipe doesn't require a mixer or any chilling time.

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    Classic Gingerbread Cookies

    Gingerbread Cookies for Christmas.
    Photo Credit: Chocolates and Chai.

    These gingerbread cookies have soft centers and crisp edges, making them a delightful treat. They're perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday celebrations.

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    Christmas Tree Fondant Sugar Cookies

    Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies With Fondant.
    Photo Credit: Darcy & Brian.

    These Christmas tree sugar cookies decorated with fondant are great for the holiday season. They offer a simple way to add some festive flair to your baking.

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    Edible Christmas Cookie Boxes

    Edible Christmas Cookie Boxes.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero.

    These Christmas cookie boxes are a fun way to combine baking and gift-giving. You can fill them with your favorite sweets and decorate them to look like little presents for the holidays.

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    Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

    Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing.
    Photo Credit: Cooking in My Genes.

    These cookies are a holiday favorite, featuring simple ingredients that come together easily. The lemon icing pairs wonderfully with the buttery flavor of the cookies.

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    Snowman Sugar Cookies

    Snowman Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Tikkido.

    Decorating snowman sugar cookies is a fun and simple activity. You can use sparkling sugar crystals or royal icing to create beautiful cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.

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    Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree

    Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero.

    The Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree is a festive treat that's perfect for the holidays. It's simple to make, tastes great, and looks beautiful enough to be a centerpiece at your holiday gathering.

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    Coconut Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

    Coconut Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    These coconut sugar cookies with sprinkles are a festive treat perfect for Christmas. You can whip them up quickly, and they’re ready to enjoy in just 40 minutes.

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    Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Christmas Wreath Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

    These simple and tasty Christmas Wreath Cookies are quick to make and don’t need any baking. They’re great for making with kids and can be shared as gifts or enjoyed for dessert.

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    Simple Glazed Sugar Cookies

    Sugar Cookies with Simple Glaze.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This sugar cookie recipe is perfect for making festive treats during the holiday season. It includes a simple icing that makes decorating your Christmas cookies easy and fun.

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    Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    These soft gingerbread cookies are packed with flavor from ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. You can shape them however you want, keeping them plain or decorating them as much as you like.

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    Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

    Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies.
    Photo Credit:; Drugstore Divas.

    Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies are sure to brighten up your holiday cookie tray. They’re fun to make and add a festive touch to your celebrations.

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    Pretzel Wreaths

    Pretzel Wreaths.
    Photo Credit: Blend with Spices.

    No-bake Christmas wreaths combine salty mini pretzels with sweet white chocolate and colorful sprinkles. They are a great last-minute treat for the holiday season!

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    Elf on the Shelf Cookies

    Adorable Elf on the Shelf Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Julie.

    These Elf on the Shelf Cookies are a fun and festive treat that everyone will love. They’re perfect for holiday gifts or just to enjoy during the season.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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