It’s the time of the year to warm up your house by baking delicious cookies. I love the smell of fresh cookies baking in the oven. Christmas is the perfect time to put your baking skills into action.
My kids like to help me bake sugar cookies and chocolate chip cookies. We use cookie cutters and make a variety of different Christmas shapes, like Santa Claus and reindeer cookies topped with vanilla frosting. There are many different varieties of tasty cookies you can make for your family.
I have gathered a list of the best Christmas cookies for you to try. On the list, you will find sugar cookies, gingerbread, chocolate chip, Santa cookies, and many more options for you to try. Work your way through this list and you are sure to find a delicious cookie recipe you can make for Christmas. Let’s get started baking these delicious cookies.
Easy Christmas Cookies

Sugar Cookies
Here is a delicious sugar cookie recipe topped with a tasty sugar cookie frosting. This recipe is easy to make and would make the perfect dessert for Christmas.
Get this recipe on Sugar Spun Run.
Gingerbread Cookies
I enjoyed this gingerbread cookie recipe. It is extra crispy on the edges but soft and chewy on the inside. Enjoy with a glass of milk or hot chocolate.
Get this recipe on Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Peanut Butter Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are delicious and easy to make.
Get this recipe on Betty Crocker.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
My kids go crazy for chocolate chip cookies. This recipe shows you how to make the best M & M Christmas chocolate chip cookies. They are soft and melt in your mouth.
Get this recipe on Cafe Delites.
Christmas Tree Cookies
This recipe shows you how to make the perfect Christmas tree cookies, that are topped with a delicious buttercream frosting.
Get this recipe on I am Baker.
Santa Cookies
Your family will have fun making and decorating these easy Santa Claus sugar cookies.
Get this recipe on Taste of Home.

Peppermint Cookies
This is the first time I tried peppermint cookies and I am glad I did. This recipe turned out so good. You should definitely try these cookies for Christmas.
Get this recipe on Taste of Home.
Cowboy Cookies
Here is a delicious loaded cowboy cookie recipe. This recipe is loaded with chocolate chips, cranberries, and many more tasty ingredients. Your guests will love these cookies.
Get this recipe on Flavor Mosaic.
Peanut Butter Snowball Cookies
This recipe shows you how to make the best peanut butter snowball cookies.
Get this recipe on Delish.

Chocolate Snowball Cookies
Here is another delicious chocolate snowball cookie recipe.
Get this recipe on Taste of Home.
Lemon Cookies
I love everything lemon, so I had to add a lemon cookie recipe to this list. These lemon cookies are perfect for Christmas and taste amazing.
Get this recipe on Cooking Classy.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These chocolate crinkle cookies are like brownies combined with a deliciously rich chocolate flavor.
Get this recipe on Once Upon a Chef.
Red Velvet Cookies
Try these tasty red velvet Christmas cookies, which are topped with a tasty cream cheese frosting.
Get this recipe on Butter With a Side of Bread.

Candy Cane Cookies
Your family will have fun making these easy candy cane cookies. Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk.
Get this recipe on The Kitchn.
Cinnamon Cookies
This recipe shows you how to make cinnamon star Christmas cookies from scratch.
Get this recipe on All Recipes.
Cake Mix Cookies
These cookies are simple to make and uses a boxed cake mix. Even though you use a cake mix for these cookies, they still taste amazing and you can make several different variations of these cookies.
Get this recipe on Dinner At The Zoo.

Wreath Cookies
Here is a no-bake Christmas cookie recipe that is made into wreaths. They would make a perfect dessert for Christmas.
Get this recipe on Dinner At The Zoo.
Ornament Cookies
Try making these easy ornament cookies for Christmas.
Get this recipe on Pillsbury.
Reindeer Cookies
The kids will love these cute little reindeer cookies. Have fun making these cookies as a family.
Get this recipe on The Country Cook.

Snowman Cookies
This recipe shows you how to make sugar cookies and turn them into a cute little snowman.
Get this recipe on Delish.
Sugar Cookie Bites
These sugar cookie bites are perfect for Christmas. They are bite-sized and topped with a yummy buttercream frosting.
Get this recipe on Two Sisters Crafting.
Pecan Pie Cookies
This recipe shows you how to make the best pecan pie cookies.
Get this recipe on Spend With Pennies.
Elf Cookies
Try these tasty elf cookies for Christmas.
Get this recipe on Favorite Family Recipes.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Here is a delicious oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that you can make for Christmas.
Get this recipe on Simple Recipes.
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
The last recipe on the list is a delicious gingerbread cookie bar recipe that would make a great Christmas dessert for your holiday dinner.
Get this recipe on The Girl Who Ate Everything.
Enjoy making these delicious Christmas cookies.
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Ingredients
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Sugar
Instructions
- Pick a cookie recipe to make.
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Follow the recipes instructions.
- Make the recipe and enjoy.