When the holiday season rolls around, one of the sweetest traditions is baking and decorating Christmas cookies. It’s more than just a delicious treat; it’s a festive activity that brings families and friends together, spreading joy and creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first-time cookie decorator, there’s something magical about turning simple cookies into edible works of art.
Adorable Christmas Cookies to Try This Year
Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies
Christmas cranberry cookies are sweet sugar cookies with cranberries on top. The sparkling garnish on top is an easy way to dress up desserts for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These sparkling frosted cranberry cookies pair the sugared cranberries with homemade cookies plus a simple buttercream to make festive treats in the true spirit of holiday cheer.
You can find the full recipe at Xo Xo Bella.
Reindeer Cookies
It’s not the holidays if you can’t start baking. Your first stop on the baking schedule should be these Reindeer Cookies. So easy to make, with just a few ingredients, everyone in your family can be enjoying these cookies!
You can find the full recipe at Mamas On a Budget.
Sugar Cookies
This is, without a doubt, the easiest and most delicious Sugar Cookie Recipe. This simple recipe makes versatile vanilla sugar cookie dough that is easy to roll and holds its shape while baked, giving you sharp, beautiful, defined edges perfect for decorating with your favorite homemade or storebought frosting.
You can find the full recipe at The Forked Spoon.
Grinch Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies
Crumbl Christmas sugar cookies are wonderfully sweet sugar cookies with hints of almond and vanilla extract in every bite. These copycat Crumbl cookies are similar to the ones you can get at the Crumbl bakery but you can have fun making them yourself at home and not having to drive to the store. This cute vanilla sugar cookie recipe is decorated with Christmas themed frosting and sprinkles, making them perfect for the festive season.
You can find the full recipe at Xo Xo Bella.
Gingerbread Cookies
These perfectly spiced crunchy gingerbread cookies are perfect for decorating or dunking in coffee. This is the only gingerbread recipe you’ll ever need, we bake them every Christmas.
You can find the full recipe at Baking Beauty.
Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cookies
If you’re looking for an excuse to get the festive celebrations started early with some Christmas baking, these cookies are just the ticket. They’re loaded with warming spices, cranberries, chocolate and nuts and topped with a citrus icing and a dusting of edible gold glitter.
You can find the full recipe at A Mummy Too.
Spiced Rum Slice And Bake Cookies
Spiced rum slice and bake cookies are a must in everyone’s Christmas cookie box this year! The delicate notes of spiced rum, and warming cinnamon and nutmeg make these butter cookies taste so festive. Plus, they’re super easy to make as it’s a simple slice and bake cookie recipe that anyone can make, and they’re perfect to make ahead and bake later.
You can find the full recipe at Little Sunny Kitchen.
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These old-fashioned Christmas pinwheel cookies are soft, delicious, and really fun to make! They’re so colorful, Christmassy, and deserve to be in everyone’s Christmas cookie exchange boxes this year!
You can find the full recipe at The Sunny Kitchen.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
These Peanut Butter Blossoms are so good! The recipe itself is SUPER simple and I have added a couple of tips to make the recipe even easier. Turning the Hershey’s Kiss into a Christmas tree isn’t a new idea. I saw it online but wanted to recreate it and show all of you how fun and easy it is to do.
You can find the full recipe at Practically Homemade.
Classic Italian Rainbow Cookies
How to Make Classic Italian Rainbow Cookies Recipe – an Italian-American treat made of three almond-infused cake layers sandwiched with sweet jam and a beautiful chocolate coating. The sheet cake is cut into squares, and the colors resemble the Italian flag.
You can find the full recipe at Cucina by Elena.
Christmas Cut Out Cookies
This Christmas cut out cookies recipe makes soft sugar cookies that hold their shape well, and are perfect for frosting and decorating!
You can find the full recipe at An Edible Mosaic.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These chocolate peppermint cookies are full of double chocolate taste and have the best fresh peppermint flavor. Dip in white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies for the perfect Christmas cookie!
You can find the full recipe at I Heart Naptime.
Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies
Thse Christmas tree linzer cookies are festive, melt in your mouth, and easy to make ahead for all your holiday gatherings! Perfect for edible gifting or for adding to your Christmas cookie tray.
You can find the full recipe at Recipes from a Pantry.
M&M Christmas Cookies
Making soft, chewy, and festive-looking M&M Christmas cookies is a great way to celebrate the holiday! Use this easy Christmas cookie recipe!
You can find the full recipe at The Feathered Nester.
Norwegian Gingerbread Cookies
Spicy and subtly sweet, these traditional Norwegian gingerbread cookies known as pepperkaker are sure to bring joy to your kitchen this holiday season.
You can find the full recipe at The Simple Sweet Life.
Hershey Kiss Sugar Cookies
Nothing brings you more joy during the holidays than these Hershey Kiss Sugar Cookies. They are delicious with every bite, but also super festive. Bring out the holiday fun this year and make these cookies as soon as possible.
You can find the full recipe at Mamas On a Budget.
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Decorating Christmas cookies is more than just a holiday tradition—it’s a way to express creativity, bond with loved ones, and share a bit of sweetness during the most wonderful time of the year. Whether you’re aiming for simple designs or intricate masterpieces, each cookie is a small canvas that captures the joy and warmth of the season.
