Every year I make a point to find new Christmas cookie ideas. See, holiday baking is a tradition in my house and I’m always on the hunt to add a new recipe to my cookie arsenal. I want cute variations on classic gingerbread and chewy candy cane concoctions. Of course, a few no-bake Christmas cookie ideas always come in handy when PTA meetings or impromptu neighborhood holiday parties arise in the middle of all of the craziness. Christmas cookies make wonderful gifts, and cookie baking and decorating is a great way to get the kids involved in the festivities.
Looking for some amazing Christmas cookie ideas for your next party or cookie swap? I gathered together all the important Christmas cookie recipes you need to get through this season. I’m talking shortbread, sugar cookies, gingerbread, and lots of peppermint.
15 Impressive (But Totally Doable) Christmas Cookie Ideas
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
How cool is this Christmas cookie idea? While you don’t have to cut out shapes and frost these cookies, like traditional sugar cookies, you do have to do a fair amount of rolling to achieve the cool design.
Recipe and photo: Yellow Bliss Road
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No-Bake Wreath Cookies
These no-bake wreath cookies are made with corn flakes and marshmallows and they only take about 20 minutes to whip up!
Recipe and photo: The First Year Blog
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Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups
Made with ready-to-bake sugar cookie dough and pudding, these easy-to-assemble treats will be a hit at any cookie exchange.
Recipe and photo: Princess Pinky Girl
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White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
The white chocolate balances the touch of spice in these soft and chewy treats. They are crispy around the edges for the perfect little crunch when you bite into them.
Recipe and photo: Cooking Classy
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Paleo Peppermint and Meringue Christmas Tree Cookies
These light and airy meringue Christmas trees get their sweetness from a bit of honey and a dip in 70 percent cacao chocolate.
Recipe and photo: Great Food and Lifestyle
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Peppermint Chocolate Puddle Cookies
These cookies are gluten-, grain-, and dairy-free. But, their gooey inside and flaky outside make them every bit as decadent as any cookie you've ever had.
Recipe and photo: Food Doodles
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Reindeer Sugar Cookies
This cookie is so simple to make that the kids can help without making a huge mess.
Recipe and photo: One Little Project
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Candy Cane Cookies
Crunchy candy tops this festive Christmas cookie idea.
Recipe and photo: Home Cooking Memories
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Soft, Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
Here's the perfect recipe for a beloved Christmas classic.
Recipe and photo: Cooking Classy
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas Cookies
Even the grumpiest guy's heart will grow two sizes bigger when they bite into these Dr. Seuss-themed cookies.
Recipe and photo: Simplistically Living
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Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Sugar cookies get a big dose of festive flavor with sprinkles and a peppermint kiss.
Recipe and photo: Sally's Baking Addiction
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Christmas Ornament Cookies
Let these ornament cookies adorn a tree-shaped platter to put on a real dessert table show.
Recipe and photo: Your Cup of Cake
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Santa's Favorite Cookies
Red and green chocolate candies and a good helping of Christmas-y sprinkles make this cookie exactly what Santa is hoping to find when he leaves presents under your tree.
Recipe and photo: Crazy for Crust
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Rudolph Oreo Cookies
Make the season bright with pretzel antlers and a candy nose to dress up these Rudolph Oreos.
Recipe and photo: The 36th Avenue
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Macaroon Christmas Tree Cookies
Coconut macaroons drizzled in chocolate and decorated with powdered sugar look like snow-covered Christmas trees.
Recipe and photo: Eyes Bigger Than My Stomach
