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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Cute Christmas Cookie Designs You’ll Want to Show Off

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 9, 2024, updated December 2, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Christmas cookies are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season, and there are so many creative designs to try. From cheerful snowmen to festive reindeer, these cute cookie ideas will bring joy to your gatherings and make perfect gifts. Whether you're baking with family or decorating with friends, these designs are sure to add a fun touch to your holiday festivities.

    Christmas Baci di Dama Cookies

    Christmas Baci di Dama Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch.

    These Christmas Baci di Dama Cookies bring a cheerful touch to your holiday cookie spread. With their classic hazelnut flavor, they’re a great way to celebrate the season in festive red, white, and green.

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    Snowman Sugar Cookies

    Snowman Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Tikkido.

    Decorating snowman sugar cookies is a fun and easy way to get into the holiday spirit. With some sparkling sugar crystals or royal icing, you can create festive cookies that are great for sharing with friends and family.

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    Butterball Cookies

    Butterball Cookies
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Butterball Cookies are easy to make and are a tasty treat for any occasion, especially during the Christmas season. With a satisfying crunch from the chopped hazelnuts, these cookies are sure to impress.

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    Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies

    Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Live to Sweet.

    The holiday season can be tiring, but these Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies are a fun way to lift your spirits. They're simple to whip up and great for sharing with friends and family.

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    Snowman Chocolate Cups

    Snowman Chocolate Cups.
    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen.

    Snowman Chocolate Cups are a delightful and festive treat perfect for Christmas or winter celebrations. These simple no-bake chocolate cups come together with just a few easy ingredients.

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    Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

    Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Festive Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful holiday treat. These cookie cups are packed with warm spices and creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with bright sprinkles.

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    Edible Christmas Cookie Boxes

    Edible Christmas Cookie Boxes.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero.

    Christmas cookie boxes are a great way to mix baking with giving gifts. Fill them with your favorite treats and decorate them to resemble little holiday presents.

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    Pretzel Wreaths

    Pretzel Wreaths.
    Photo Credit: Blend with Spices.

    Christmas wreaths are made with salty mini pretzels, sweet white chocolate, and colorful sprinkles. These treats are perfect for the holiday season and can be whipped up quickly.

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    Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

    Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Manila Spoon.

    Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that’s perfect for family fun. You can either bake your own sugar cookies and whip up some royal icing, or simply grab some ready-made ones from the store.

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    Reindeer Cookie Balls

    Reindeer Cookie Balls.
    Photo Credit: Jello Joy.

    These adorable reindeer Oreo balls are a fun and easy no-bake treat for Christmas. With just Oreos and cream cheese, plus some pretzels and candies, you can create these festive cookies that everyone will love.

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    Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies

    Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Christmas tree linzer cookies are fun to make and perfect for the holiday season. They’re great for sharing with friends and family or for adding a special touch to your cookie platter.

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    Oreo Ornament Cookies

    Oreo Ornament Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Oreo Ornament Cookies are a simple and fun no-bake treat for Christmas. These cookies are dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles and a Rolo candy to resemble cute ornaments, making them great for holiday gatherings and easy enough for kids to help with.

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    Stained Glass Cookies

    Stained Glass Cookies.
    Photo Credit: That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

    Stained glass cookies are simple to make and look amazing. Everyone will be impressed when you show them off!

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    Christmas Tree Cookies

    Christmas Tree Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

    These simple shortbread cookies are great for creating festive Christmas tree shapes that you can decorate however you like. With just three easy ingredients, the dough is quick to prepare and perfect for getting into the holiday spirit.

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    Peppermint Sugar Cookies

    Peppermint Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Flouring Kitchen.

    These slice and bake peppermint sugar cookies are easy to make and look great with a fun peppermint candy design. They have a nice balance of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers, plus a refreshing peppermint flavor with a touch of chocolate.

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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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    Adorable 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. Perfect for gifts or a delightful holiday surprise, these cookies are sure to bring a smile.

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    Snow Globe Cookies

    Snow Globe Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

    These Snow Globe Cookies are a fun way to celebrate the season with their sugar cookie base and frosting that looks like snow. Each cookie is filled with cute edible Christmas scenes, making them perfect for sharing.

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    Cut out Chocolate Sugar Cookies

    Cut out Chocolate Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Julie.

    These dark chocolate sugar cookies are a fun treat for the holidays or any time you want to impress with decorated cookies. They go great with different flavors of Royal Icing like peppermint, almond, orange, or vanilla.

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    Gingerbread Christmas Tree

    Gingerbread Christmas Tree.
    Photo Credit: A Table Full of Joy.

    This Gingerbread Christmas Tree is a simple yet beautiful dessert that’s perfect for the holidays. With tasty gingerbread cookies and lovely buttercream decorations, this cookie tree is sure to impress everyone.

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    Hot Chocolate Cookie Cup

    Hot Chocolate Cookie Cup.
    Photo Credit: Eat Travel Life.

    During the holidays, it's fun to show off your baking skills with some festive treats. These hot chocolate cookies are easy to whip up and perfect for sharing with family or bringing to a holiday gathering.

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    Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

    Christmas Pinwheel Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero.

    These colorful Pinwheel Sugar Cookies are perfect for the holiday season. With a simple sugar cookie dough, they come together in a fun red, white, and green spiral that looks great on any dessert table.

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    Merry & Bright Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

    Merry & Bright Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Gluten-Free Life.

    These cookies look amazing with their golden-brown edges and soft centers that just melt in your mouth. They are a great gift for friends and family, bringing joy and cheer through homemade goodness.

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    Snowy Oreo Pinecones

    Snowy Oreo Pinecones.
    Photo Credit: Eat Cook Bake.

    These Oreo Pinecones are a fun and festive treat that are easy to whip up. With just three simple ingredients, they’re perfect for Christmas gatherings or winter celebrations.

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    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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