It’s that time of year when handmade treats abound, and few are more popular than cookies. Whether you’re planning a Christmas cookie swap, whipping up a batch for Santa or just looking for some tasty treats to enjoy with family and friends during the festivities, it’s the perfect time to find some Christmas cookie recipe inspiration.
1. Meringue Christmas Trees
These pretty Meringue Christmas Trees make a unique gift for friends and family – plus, they’re sure to impress Santa on Christmas Eve!
2. Cranberry-Filled Linzer Cookies
These traditional cookies feature a sweet cranberry filling for the holidays.
3. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies dusted with powdered sugar are a classic treat that the whole family will love.
4. Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Rich and nutty brown butter is the secret ingredient in Brown Butter Pecan Cookies. Cooking your butter for a few minutes until brown before mixing the cookie dough together allows it to develop a complex, caramel-like flavor that pairs perfectly with the warm vanilla, cinnamon and pecans in this decadent recipe.
5. Sorghum Gingerbread Cookies
Tasty gingerbread cookies are a wintertime staple. Why not try making the classic Christmas cookie with sorghum this year?
6. Peppermint Crush Chocolate Chip Cookies
This interpretation of the classic Tollhouse cookie can be a holiday hit or a great way to use up leftover candy canes.
7. Cutout Christmas Cookies
Holiday baking season wouldn’t be complete without classic Cutout Christmas Cookies. And kids will especially love helping out with the royal icing and sprinkles.
8. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
These Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with decadent cream cheese filling make an impressive addition to any dessert menu.
9. Iced Key Lime Shortbread Cookies
Combine buttery shortbread dough with Key lime zest a homemade Key lime icing for a sweet-tart, Florida-inspired treat in this recipe for Iced Key Lime Shortbread Cookies.
10. Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies are a classic, but why not trade the traditional chocolate recipe for a bright citrus version? Lemon Crinkle Cookies rolled in powdered sugar offer a fresh pop of flavor to any dessert spread.
11. Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Combine two Christmas favorites into one with a batch of Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies. Made with molasses, ginger and cinnamon and rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies deliver all the cozy warmth of gingerbread with the soft chewy texture of classic crinkle cookies.
12. Holiday Monster Cookies
Holiday Monster Cookies include all the best Christmas cookie ingredients in one, from peanut butter and chocolate chips to oats, nuts, and red and green M&M’s. Made in just one bowl, the recipe is easily adaptable for just about any mix-ins you prefer.
13. Holiday Sandwich Cookies
Take traditional Christmas cookies to the next level with a batch of Holiday Sandwich Cookies made with a sweet, creamy frosting sandwiched between two soft sugar cookies. Frosting the cookies and rolling them in red and green sprinkles also makes for a fun holiday baking project for kids who like helping in the kitchen.
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