Simply Christmas: Top 20 Cookie Recipes to Bake and Share This Holiday Season

Hi creative friends,

As Christmas week approaches, it’s the perfect time to fill your home with the warm, sweet aromas of baking cookies.

This is my favorite week of the year to bake and prepare for our family gatherings, while also sharing sweet treats with our friends and neighbours.

Whether you’re baking for loved ones, co-workers, or neighbours, these cookies are sure to spread holiday cheer!

Here are 2o of my top Christmas cookie recipes shared by talented bloggers from our weekly ‘Create, Bake, Grow & Gather’ party.

I hope these inspire you to get into the kitchen and create something truly special this Christmas.

20 Christmas Cookie Recipes

1. Christmas Chocolate Chip Kiss Cookies – Lenny at Fat Dad Foodie

These festive cookies combine chocolate chips and a sweet kiss of chocolate for a holiday treat everyone will love.

2. Cranberry Christmas Cookies – Arlene at Flour on My Face

A delightful combination of tart cranberries and sweet dough makes these cookies a festive favorite.

3. Cherry Almond Cookies – Tracey at The Kitchen is my Playground

Bright cherries and almond flavoring make these cookies as beautiful as they are delicious.

 

4. Best Christmas Crinkle Cookies – Kristy at Mommy Hates Cooking

Soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar, these crinkle cookies are a classic Christmas treat.

 

5. Reindeer Sugar Cookies – Lois at Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Adorably decorated, these cookies bring holiday joy to every bite.

 

6. Oreo Christmas Cookies – Jen at Cincy Shopper

Simple and fun, these Oreo-based cookies are dipped in festive colors perfect for gifting.

 

7. Oatmeal Christmas Sandwich Cookie – Lenny at Fat Dad Foodie

A festive twist on a classic, these oatmeal sandwich cookies are a crowd-pleaser.

 

8. Slice and Bake Chocolate Cookies – Lois at Walking on Sunshine Recipes

These chocolatey delights are as easy as they are tasty.

 

9. Fat Gingerbread Man Cookies – Lenny at Fat Dad Foodie

Thick, soft, and full of spicy gingerbread flavor, these cookies are a holiday staple.

 

10. Stained Glass Cookies – Ann at Ann’s Entitled Life

A show-stopping cookie with a candy center that’s almost too pretty to eat.

 

11. Loaded Red Velvet Cookies – Lenny at Fat Dad Foodie

Decadent red velvet cookies packed with chocolate chips for a holiday treat.

 

12. Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies – Lois at Walking on Sunshine Recipes

These peanut butter cookies are decorated to resemble reindeer—perfect for kids and adults alike.

 

13. Traditional Thumbprint Christmas Cookies – Lenny at Fat Dad Foodie

A timeless favorite filled with sweet jam for a burst of flavor.

 

14. Easy Soft Gingerbread Cookies – Ann at Ann’s Entitled Life

Soft, chewy, and full of holiday spices, these gingerbread cookies are irresistible.

 

15. Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe – Crystal at Crystal and Comp.

Perfect for decorating, these sugar cookies are a holiday must-have.

 

16. Italian Christmas Cookies – Arlene at Flour on My Face

Soft, sweet, and covered in icing, these Italian cookies are a delightful addition to your cookie tray.

 

17. Easy Christmas Thumbprint Cookies – Crystal at Crystal and Comp.

These colorful cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat.

 

18. Soft Sugar Cookies – Spaceships and Laser Beams

Buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these sugar cookies are a holiday classic.

 

19. Turtle Cookies – Tracey at The Kitchen is my Playground

Rich and decadent, these turtle cookies combine chocolate, caramel, and pecans.

 

20. Easy Holiday Nutmeg Cookies – Julie at My Wee Abode

These nutmeg-flavored cookies add a subtle spice that’s perfect for the holidays.

 
Don’t forget to check out my free printable food tags to make your holiday cookie gifts even more special.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or sharing a little love with those around you, these recipes are sure to make this Christmas week one to remember. Happy baking!

Hugs
♥
Kerryanne

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