Our All-Time Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake This Holiday Season (2024)

These triangle-shaped cookies are just as fun to decorate as they are to eat, and they double as a fun arts-and-crafts project.

Get the Santa and Elf Cookies recipe.

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Do these cinnamon candy cane cookies actually have any peppermint in them? No, but that doesn't make them any less delicious.

Get the Cinnamon Candy Cane Cookies recipe.

These buttery snowflake-shaped cookies are even tastier than a classic peanut butter and raspberry jam sandwich.

Get the PB and J Snowflakes recipe.

Fact: The only thing better than eating a cookie is eating a cookie on a stick.

Get the Spiral Cookie Pops recipe.

There's no denying the cuteness of these little Santa hat meringues, which are topped with shredded coconut.

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Don't be surprised if you're tempted to bake these deliciously crunchy chocolate coins all year round.

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The only issue with these gingerbread train car cookies: They're so adorable that you won't want to actually eat them.

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These delicate peppermint meringues are going to disappear quickly, so make sure you make plenty of extras for your Christmas party.

Get the Peppermint Swirl Meringues recipe.

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These red, white, and green pistachio dough cookies are sure to stand out at your holiday cookie swap.

Get the Spumoni Icebox Cookies recipe.

Pick up lemon curd at the store to speed along this tart-flavored cookie that will brighten up your Christmas dessert spread.

Get the Lemon Thumbprint Cookies recipe.

Use up that bottle of molasses you bought for other holiday treats with this 10-ingredient recipe that can be on the table faster than Prancer can guide Santa's sleigh on a clear winter night.

Get the Buckwheat Cardamon Molasses Cookies recipe.

One cup of creamy PB will make this cookie recipe a favorite among the kids — and you'll love how easy it is to bake during the busy holiday season.

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Peanut butter cookies may not be the first recipe that comes to your mind when you think "Christmas," but they are truly a staple treat that works for every occasion. Plus, this recipe happens to be gluten-free for allergy-friendly parties.

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While these sweet sandwiches take a little more time and ingredients, the pay-off is worth it (and they are dairy-free).

Get the Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies recipe.

These cookies are the epitome of a chewy inside and a crunchy outside (a.k.a the ideal combo).

Get the Vegan Salted Caramel Coconut Thumbprint Cookies recipe.

These cookies have a savory flavor that may make them a dual Christmas appetizer.

Get the Pimiento-Cheese Tea Cookies recipe.

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You'll never want to make traditional Christmas sugar cookies again once you give these olive oil and butter cookies a whirl.

Get the Stained Glass Stars recipe.

If you love pie just as much as you love cookies, then these elegant lattice treats are for you.

Get the Cinnamon Sugar Lattice Cookies recipe.

Instead of making traditional gingerbread men, make a pack of adorable deer cookies to help pull Santa's sleigh.

Get the Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies recipe.

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To get green Christmas cookies without using any food coloring, try adding matcha to shortbread biscuits (and then top them off with red sprinkles if you really want to feel festive).

Get the Green Tea Cookies recipe.