17 Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes

This post is brought to you by another 16 of my wonderfully talented blogger friends and myself. Last week we each made a Christmas cookie and are sharing the recipes with everyone. Save this post to your Pinterest board for years of Christmas cookie recipe favorites to come!

My No Chill Sugar Cookies Recipe

As you may have seen, last week I shared my no chill sugar cookies and bonus homemade icing recipe. Check out the full blog post here! And if you’re curious about the glittery decor in the background, that’s a simple DIY project I outlined for you right here.

Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies

Don’t Tara’s snickerdoodles look absolutely mouthwatering?! I’m all about a soft cookie and these look PERFECT!

Traditional Pizzelles

Emily’s husband’s family gets together every year to make these together. They’ve been doing so for generations. How cool is that?

Ooey Gooey Butter Christmas Cookie Recipe

These Christmas butter cookies were homemade by Kimmy and feature festive colored sprinkles. Give the full recipe a peep on her blog and shop similar decorative cranberry sprigs here.

Peanut Butter Cut Out Cookies

I’m a huge fan of how these came out! Blake did a great job of making them so they’re not hard but still hold their shape.

Six Ingredient Sugar Christmas Cookie Recipe

Great minds (and names) think alike! Ashley made these simple six ingredient sugar cookies. Visit her post for the full details!

Candy Filled Cookie Bars Recipe

Look at how gooey and delicious these came out! Lily did a great job of keeping them gooey but also cooking them well enough to hold the delicious candy inside. Shop a similar version of her plate (that’s currently 50% off) here!

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No Bake Santa Claus Oreo Cookies

Are you more of a decorating than a baker? This is your recipe. Reese decorated these adorable white Oreos with Santa hats and faces. Shop these Double Stuff Oreos for curbside pickup here.

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms

Brittany did an amazing job with these. Look how gooey they are! The Hershey kiss on top is an excellent touch for both presentation and taste. I have a similar wood serving platter on my kitchen island if you’re looking to duplicate this look, too!

Simple, Decorating Ready Christmas Cookie Recipe

Jackie’s cookie recipe is simple and allows for all different types of toppings and icings. She used chocolate but you can also use a vanilla based icing, sprinkle, candy melts and more!

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whether you have a gluten allergy or are avoiding it for other dietary reasons, these gluten free chocolate chip cookies will fit the bill. Brittany did a super cute job decorating them with little sprinkles, too!

Chocolate Chip Snowball Recipe

Jenna made the cutest little snowballs! They’re only six ingredients and very simple. See her post for more details.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Cookie Recipe

Noelle and her kiddos made some ugly sweater Christmas cookies for National Ugly Sweater Day. How adorable, right? I found this two-in-one sweater cookie cutter with mini insert shape. Try it if you’re looking for a cookie cutter for this recipe!

Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies

Alyson’s recipe is a simple peanut butter cookie recipe with a few extra treats to transform your cookies into magical Christmas reindeer. Perfect to do with kids!

Red Velvet Christmas Cookie Recipe

Crystal is sharing her full red velvet cookie recipe on her post. Swipe through to see the ingredients needed and how to make these treats yourself!

Traditional Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Krystalyn made these family favorite chocolate crinkle cookies for her share. Follow along with her feed post or reel to see how you can make these yourself.

Megan’s Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

This was her very first time making these and I have to say, I think they turned out awesome! She also had some sugar cookies she was making closer to Christmas, so have a look at her feed for both.


Have you made any of these before? We’ve made several but there’s a BUNCH I’m looking forward to trying next time I’m baking. Drop your favorites and must-trys in the comments and save the Pin below so you have these recipes handy!

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