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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    31 Festive Cookie Recipes That Will Make Your Holiday Extra Merry

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 6, 2024, updated December 9, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    The holiday season is the perfect time to fill your home with the warm, sweet scents of freshly baked cookies. From classic gingerbread to festive peppermint treats, these 30 cookie recipes will bring joy to your celebrations and delight everyone who tries them. So gather your loved ones and get ready to create some delicious memories together!

    Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies

    Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop,

    Gingerbread cookies shaped like snowflakes and topped with vanilla icing are a fun treat. These festive cookies are great for Christmas and any winter gathering.

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    Fruitcake Cookies

    Fruitcake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

    Fruitcake Cookies are packed with amazing flavor and have a soft, chewy texture. They are a great choice for Christmas cookie exchanges and holiday parties.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    A chocolate chip cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These chewy chocolate chip cookies are simple to make and sure to be a hit with everyone. Packed with two kinds of chocolate chips and a sprinkle of salt on top, they’re perfect for any occasion.

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    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies.
    Photo Credit: Elle & Pear.

    Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are soft, cake-like cookies filled with cream cheese frosting and flavored with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and molasses. They are simple to whip up, needing no special ingredients or equipment, and you won't have to wait around for them to chill.

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    Chocolate Spritz Cookies

    Chocolate Spritz Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Pretty Bee.

    Chocolate spritz cookies are a fun and festive treat for Christmas. With a little melted chocolate and sprinkles, these gluten-free and dairy-free cookies become a delightful dessert perfect for any celebration!

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    Soft & Chewy Apple-Cinnamon Gingersnaps

    Soft & Chewy Apple-Cinnamon Gingersnaps
    Photo Credit: Foodess.

    These cookies are incredibly soft and chewy, perfect for the holiday season. They have a delightful ginger flavor that makes them a festive treat.

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    Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

    Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are delicious little treats that everyone loves. They’re perfect for tea time, a sweet surprise for guests, or just a tasty snack when you want something special.

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    Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

    Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kelly Neil.

    These brown sugar shortbread cookies are buttery and crisp, with a crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. Using a cookie stamp, they turn into delightful and pretty treats for Christmas.

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    Christmas Unicorn Cookies

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Fat Dad Foodie.

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies are soft, fun, and a bit magical, making them a favorite for the holiday season. They’re also really simple to whip up.

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    No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies

    No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Crystal and Comp.

    Christmas cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves, and no bake Christmas wreath cookies are super simple to make. These cookies are so good, you'll find it hard to stop eating them.

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    Peppermint Meltaways

    Peppermint Meltaways.
    Photo Credit: Blend with Spices.

    These Christmas cookies are light, buttery, and simply delightful. Topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes, they add a festive touch to your holiday treats.

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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 and taste great. They’re ideal for Christmas or winter parties, and you only need three simple ingredients to make them!

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    Gingerbread Men

    Gingerbread Men.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    These gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat. With easy preparation, they add a fun and delicious touch to any cookie platter.

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    No Spread Cutout Cookies

    No Spread Cutout Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Serf.

    These cut-out cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite. In just 20 minutes, you can have them baked and ready for decorating.

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    Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

    Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Chocolates and Chai.

    Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies are deliciously soft and filled with creamy raspberry cheesecake in the middle. These treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings anytime.

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    Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

    Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars.
    Photo Credit: Crayons & Cravings.

    Snickerdoodle cookie bars offer a fun take on the classic snickerdoodle cookies. With their sweet cinnamon sugar flavor, these thick and chewy bars are great for the holidays or whenever you want a tasty treat.

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    Slice & Bake Cookies

    Slice & Bake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Earth & Veg.

    These cookies are a mix of shortbread and sugar cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and sturdy enough to pack in cookie boxes. You can easily personalize them with your favorite colors and flavors!

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    Stained Glass Cookies

    Stained Glass Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Art of Natural Living.

    Stained Glass Cookies are buttery sugar cookies with a colorful candy window that look great and taste delicious. They are perfect for the holiday season and will impress everyone.

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    Eggnog Blossom Cookies

    Eggnog Blossom Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Blogghetti.

    Eggnog Blossom Cookies are a fun treat to add to your holiday cookie collection. These cookies are soft and chewy, packed with classic eggnog flavors and topped with a white chocolate kiss.

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    Homemade Christmas Cookies

    Homemade Christmas Cookies.
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch,

    This year, share a plate of colorful homemade Christmas cookies with your friends and family. With bright red-and-green M&Ms, tiny marshmallows, and festive sprinkles, these cookies are quick to whip up and have a nice crispy outside with a chewy center.

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    Chunky Brownie Cookies

    Chunky brownie cookies on a wire rack.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    These vegan chocolate brownie cookies are rich and tasty, offering a delightful twist on classic brownies without eggs or dairy. With two special ingredients, they stand out from regular chocolate cookies and are perfect for any occasion.

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    Cutout Sugar Cookies

    Cutout Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Toasty Kitchen.

    These sugar cookies are soft and tender, and they hold their shape perfectly when baked. They come with a simple vanilla glaze that you can easily color and decorate for any occasion.

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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 with every homemade bite.

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    Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

    Yellow cake mix cookies.
    Image credit: Urban Farmie.

    Baking can be simple and fun, especially when you use a cake mix. These cute Christmas cookies are perfect for spreading holiday cheer without a lot of work.

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    Mexican Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Mexican Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Muy Bueno Blog.

    These Mexican Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for the holiday season. With a fudgy inside and a slightly crisp outside, they’re packed with warm spices and rich Mexican chocolate.

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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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    Christmas Tree Cookies

    Christmas Tree Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

    These simple shortbread cookies are great for making festive Christmas tree shapes that you can decorate however you like. With just three easy ingredients, the dough is quick to prepare and can be transformed into a fun holiday treat.

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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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    Grandma's Molasses Cookies with Maple Glaze

    Grandma's Molasses Cookies with Maple Glaze.
    Photo Credit: Elle & Pear.

    Grandma's Molasses Cookies with Maple Glaze are soft and chewy, packed with molasses and a blend of four spices that capture the essence of Christmas. These cookies stay fresh on the counter for days, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.

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    Maurice Lenell Pinwheel Cookies

    Maurice Lenell Pinwheel Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Perks of Being Us.

    Maurice Lenell pinwheel cookies are made with layers of vanilla and milk chocolate cookie dough, all rolled up and coated in festive red and green sugar. These cookies are perfect for adding a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations.

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    Butterball Cookies

    Butterball Cookies
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These Butterball Cookies are easy to make and taste amazing. A given for Christmas, they taste just as delicious year round. With chopped hazelnuts for a crunchy touch.

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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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