It doesn't feel like the holidays until the oven turns on and the cookie baking begins. Whether you make a few dozen for your family and Santa or you bake for weeks to gift cookie boxes and platters, here is the Best Festive Christmas Cookie Recipe Collection.
Pair this list all my Old-Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes & your holiday has never been sweeter! This top 10 and more Christmas Cookie list of recipe includes many different types and flavors - both simple & unique.
There are options for beginning bakers or those that want something more fancy and gourmet. Some can be made without a mixer, most are from scratch but also a few no-bake options too. You are sure to find a new favorite. Ok, let's get baking!
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Christmas Cookie Icing & Decorating
Let's be honest, the fun and festive part of cooking making at Christmas is also about the colors & decorations. Below is my amazing recipe for the best Cookie Icing! It is easy to make, tastes great & it will harden into a beautiful shiny gloss that makes your cookies stackable!
Don't forget to buy all the sweet candies, sprinkles, & edible decorations too. I love serving mugs of Hot Chocolate made from Chocolate Chips to everyone when decorating our cut out cookies. Enjoy the family fun.
Christmas Cookies without Chocolate
Christmas has so many yummy holiday flavors, from lemon which is popular in Italy to England's favorite spiced speculoos or cookie butter. And let's not forget how popular apple is in the USA for the holidays. Below are my favorite tasty holiday cookie recipes that for those that want something other than chocolate.
Christmas Cookies with Chocolate
Here are the best Christmas cookies that include any and all sorts of chocolate or cocoa flavors. From rich white chocolate, to deep dark cocoa, mild milk & classic semi-sweet - these are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover you know.
For additional chocolate Christmas desserts that aren't cookies you may also like to try my recipe for Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Chips or some Chocolate Peanut Clusters.
Shortbread, Butter, & Sugar Cookies
Here are some classic old-fashioned cookies. Many are decades old recipes and a few passed down from grandma. If you need something egg-free, try the Scottish Shortbread or Confetti Shortbread Bites.
Get create with these fun colorful cookie recipe. Many are great for cookie cutter cut-outs, a cookie press, or just frost with my easy cookie icing (also the first box & recipe link above) & add sprinkles to decorate. Try my Green Sugar Cookie recipe for trees or wreaths too.
No Bake Christmas Cookies
No oven or little time no problem. These fun no-bake cookies are great for last minute dessert ideas for Christmas. Great to make with the kids & even better to eat.
Final Notes, Tips, & Baking Schedule
I hope you found a few new recipes to try baking with your family and friends this Christmas. I have included several different choices that meet a few common allergies - most are nut-free, a few are egg-free, & many are chocolate-free.
My Top Tips for Cookie Baking are as follows:
- Room temperature butter & eggs are best for easy mixing. This does often mean you need to plan ahead.
- When you cream your sugar and butter, do not rush it - 3+ minutes at minimum and some recipes ask for longer this adds more air and a fluffier texture.
- Always check your cookies 1-2 minutes before a recipe timing states because every oven cooks different and personally there is nothing worse than a well done dry cookie.
- Chill the dough if it asks for it this is often an important step for how the cook looks, bakes, and tastes.
- Follow all storing and freezing instructions.
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More Christmas Recipes
Check out these recipe collections for more desserts and holiday favorites. They are sure to make your season delicious without the stress.
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