If you’re looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes that are worth saving, then you’ve come to the right place. This post is all about the best Christmas cookie recipes.
In this post, I will be sharing some insanely good Christmas cookie recipes that are so worth saving! I don’t know about you but I love to bake, especially around the holidays. As part of my Christmas gifts, I always love to give away my freshly baked cookies.
I have done my fair sharing of baking, I am not a professional but I am definitely not too bad. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a freshly baked cookie out of the oven! If you’re looking for some good cookie recipes to bake up and share this holiday season, then I have you covered.
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Without further ado, lets get into this post!
This post is about Christmas cookie recipes.
1. Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
I made these last Christmas using butterscotch chips from Trader Joe’s and they turned out amazing. If you’re looking for an untraditional chocolate chip cookie, then this is a great option that has some added flair. After all, who doesn’t love caramel, chocolate, and cookies!?
2. No-Chill Sugar Cookies
Secondly, we have this no-chill sugar dough recipe that I have loved and used for years now! (This is the BEST sugar cookie dough). Not only do they taste amazing but they are so easy to work with. I don’t know about you but I never have the patience to wait for cookie dough to chill and these don’t require any chilling.
3. Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Thirdly, we have these amazing raspberry almond thumbprint cookies that are to die for! This is a delicious almond-vanilla shortbread cookie with a raspberry jam filling and a sweet glaze on top. If you’re a shortbread lover, then you’ll love these cookies.
4. Christmas Crack – An Easy Saltine Toffee Recipe!
Next, we have this Christmas Crack aka saltine toffee recipe. If you have never had Christmas crack, then you’re missing out big time! Christmas crack is one of my all-time favorite Christmas recipes ever, it is seriously SO good and addicting.
5. Brown Butter Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies
Another insanely good Christmas cookie recipe is this brown butter cinnamon crinkle cookie. These crinkly cookies are made with brown butter and cinnamon, they’re buttery, soft, and coated in powdered sugar for that delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience.
6. French Macarons with Vanilla Buttercream
For the first time last year, I made these amazing French macaroons with vanilla buttercream. I am not going to lie, I was nervous to make these as I have always thought they were difficult to make. However, if you follow the instructions like I did these will come out insanely good. To make them more festive, I added green dye to the batter.
7. Ricotta Cookies – Italian Christmas Cookies
Another one of my favorites to make for Christmas is these Italian ricotta cookies. These Italian Ricotta Cookies are a must-have during Christmas and are super easy to make. These soft, cakey treats are topped with a sweet glaze and sprinkles for a festive touch.
8. Crumbl’s Churro Cookie (Copycat Recipe) – Cooking With Karli
Ok, these might not be an exact Christmas cookie I think they are great for Christmas time. These Churro Cookies feature a delightful blend of cinnamon and sugar atop a cookie base, finished with a luscious cinnamon buttercream. I am not going to lie, I have been to Crumbl Cookie since I don’t have one near me but I can bake them myself at home.
9. Classic Pizzelle Recipe For Italian Waffle Cookies – Unsophisticook
This Pizzelle recipe is the perfect Christmas cookie recipe. Creating light and crispy Italian waffle cookies is easy with using this classic pizzelle recipe and all you need is a pizzelle iron and the necessary ingredients to make these delightful treats!
10. Meringue Christmas Tree Cookies
How cute are these meringue Christmas trees? These tiny Meringue Christmas Trees are not just adorable but also incredibly simple Christmas cookies. As you arrange your holiday spread, they’ll surely catch everyone’s eye!
11. S’mores Cookies
Next, we have these delicious soft and chewy s’mores. These gooey, soft, and chewy S’mores Cookies have all the elements of classic campfire s’mores in a cookie that is chock full of chocolate, graham crackers, and toasted marshmallows. These are some of my favorite cookies to make, especially around Christmas time.
12. The ORIGINAL Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe!
If you are looking for a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe then look no further than this original toll house cookie recipe. This cookie recipe has been one of my go-to for years now! In short, you really can’t go wrong with this recipe as long as you follow the instructions.
13. Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Balls)
Another one of my favorite treats to make during the Christmas season are these peanut butter balls aka buckeye balls. These are so simple and don’t require any baking, and are addicting. If you like Reece’s peanut butter cups then you will love these peanut butter balls!
14. Frosted Chai Spice Snickerdoodles – Sally’s Baking Addiction
This frosted chai spice snickerdoodle recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction is on my list of cookies to bake this year. They’re rolled in a mix of chai spices and finished off with creamy vanilla bean frosting—meet the frosted chai spice snickerdoodles! In short, Sally always has amazing recipes and I can’t wait to try this fun twisted snickerdoodle cookie recipe.
15. No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
Lastly, we have these no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough truffles that look amazing. This recipe for egg-free edible cookie dough bites is simple, with no baking needed, and totally safe to eat straight from the bowl. (As long as you heat treat the flour!!) They’re a perfect homemade treat for holiday gatherings and special occasions!
