29 Classic Christmas Cookies People Bake Every Year
Holiday kitchens often fill with the smell of cookies everyone knows and loves. These classic treats deliver familiar flavors that bring warmth and comfort.
They are baked again and again because they create a sense of celebration. Each one adds a touch of nostalgia and a festive note to the season.
Hildabrötchen | Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie With Jam
Hildabrotchen or Spitzbuben are traditional German Christmas cookies, known for their delightful filling of sweet currant jam. The dough is incredibly easy to work with and results in beautifully crafted cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Hildabrötchen (Spitzbuben Shortbread Cookie With Jam).
Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons)
Haselnussmakronen, or German hazelnut macaroons, are an incredibly easy, light, and flavorful cookie that will delight your taste buds. These cookies are not only simple to make but also bring a touch of elegance to any dessert table or gathering.
Get the Recipe: Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons).
Pecan Sandies
These Pecan Sandies are an easy, amazingly buttery shortbread cookie loaded with pecans. They are a slice-and-bake cookie, so they are super easy. Make a batch today and try them out. Get the Recipe: Pecan Sandies.
Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This is the ultimate Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe you’ll ever need! They strike the perfect balance between crispy and chewy.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Cookies.
Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
The holidays are prime cookie-baking season, and you can’t go wrong with buttery shortbread cookies. A generous dose of dried cranberries and chopped pistachios adds a festive twist to your traditional shortbread. Make my recipe for Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for friends, family (or even Santa himself) to spread holiday cheer throughout the Christmas season.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies.
Vanillekipferl
Vanillekipferl, the delicate, crescent-shaped cookies dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar, are a classic treat deeply rooted in the heart of European baking traditions. These cookies have become a beloved staple during the holiday season, transcending borders to be enjoyed in homes across the globe.
Get the Recipe: Vanillekipferl.
Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our soft and chewy molasses cookies, where each bite offers a delightful blend of rich, deep molasses flavor and a perfectly tender texture. These homemade treats are a cozy embrace for your taste buds, perfect for those who cherish the warmth of classic, comforting flavors.
Get the Recipe: Molasses Cookies.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
These Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Stars are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday season! The dough is smooth and easy to work with, ensuring that your holiday baking is both fun and hassle-free.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Cookie.
Ambrosia Macaroons
Absolutely delicious and unbelievably easy to make, Coconut Ambrosia Macaroons are a delightful treat. Ultra moist and fruity, these macaroons are also gluten-free, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Macaroons.
Easy Embossed Rolling Pin Shortbread Cookie
Transform your kitchen with this easy embossed rolling pin shortbread cookie recipe! They taste amazing and have a beautiful pattern.
Get the Recipe: Easy Embossed Rolling Pin Shortbread Cookie.
Amish Sugar Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Amish Sugar Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect treat for the holidays or any time of year. Here is how to make them!
Get the Recipe: Amish Sugar Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
Tender, sweet, and so fun to make, these Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies are a favorite holiday and special event cookie!
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies.
No-Spread Sugar Cookies
These are the best no-spread sugar cookies for decorating! They’re soft, easy, no-spread sugar cookies! We’re making these no-spread sugar cookies with powdered sugar and an easy recipe for sugar cookie icing! This is my go-to cut-out sugar cookie recipe!
Get the Recipe: No-Spread Sugar Cookies.
Santa Claus Cut Out Cookie Recipe
With a crispy outside and a soft, chewy interior, this is the best cut-out cookie recipe you will ever try! The delightful texture makes them perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed plain or beautifully decorated with icing and sprinkles. These cookies hold their shape exceptionally well, making them ideal for festive celebrations and holiday gatherings. With endless possibilities for flavors and designs, you can easily customize them to match any theme or personal preference, ensuring that each batch is a unique treat for everyone to enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Santa Claus Cut Out Cookie Recipe.
Church Window Cookies
A classic American cookie that’s a no-bake favorite! These pretty-as-a-picture church window cookies only take 15 minutes to prepare and require zero baking time! They are loaded with fudgy chocolate, crunchy, earthy walnuts, and fruity little marshmallows.
Get the Recipe: Church Window Cookies.
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious holiday cookie perfect for after Thanksgiving dinner or to include on this year’s Christmas cookie platter. These cookies feature a delicious gingerbread and molasses cookie with a decadent white chocolate filling.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies.
Sour Cream Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Wondering how to make Christmas sugar cookies? These delicious but easy Christmas sour cream sugar cookies with a cream cheese frosting are the perfect embodiment of holiday joy.
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Snowflake Cookies
These Snowflake cookies are delicious to eat and delightful to gift. With crispy edges but soft and tender in the middle, these are the perfect combination of pretty and tasty!
Get the Recipe: Snowflake Cookies.
German Christmas Stollen Cookies
As a bite-sized version of a traditional Dresdner stollen recipe, these bites offer the same classic dried fruit and citrus flavors that you love in the classic Christstollen. Perfect as a gift during the holiday season!
Get the Recipe: German Christmas Stollen Cookies.
Swirly Iced Christmas Marble Sugar Cookies
If you’re collecting Christmas cookie recipes, be sure to add these iced marble cookies to your list. The red and green swirls create a unique and beautiful treat to serve and share throughout the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Swirly Iced Christmas Marble Sugar Cookies.
Nutmeg Cookies
These sweet and spiced Nutmeg Cookies make the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter. Made with beautiful stamps, they taste just as good as they look!
Get the Recipe: Nutmeg Cookies.
Best Ever Sugar Cookies
The Best Ever Sugar Cookies recipe comes straight from my grandma’s recipe box. These sugar cookies are buttery & delicious with crispy edges!
Get the Recipe: Best Ever Sugar Cookies.
Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies with Buttercream
These Christmas wreath sugar cookies are a fun way to celebrate the holiday season. We use a round cookie cutter for easy wreath shapes, and decorating them is a fun activity for the whole family, too!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies with Buttercream.
Jam Filled Cookies
These vintage Jam Filled Cookies feature a delectable brown sugar cut-out dough that is rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion. These nostalgic cookies are sure to bring back fond memories and create new ones with every bite!
Get the Recipe: Jam Filled Cookies.
Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season. They’re quick and easy to make! Simply use your favorite sugar cookie mix, add cream cheese, then bake and decorate with frosting and festive Christmas sprinkles!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies,
Christmas Spice Cookies
Classic vanilla cookies with a dash of the best holiday spices for Christmas. Decorate with coarse sugar for a little extra crunch and a touch of sweetness!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Spice Cookies.
No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies
These easy and delicious Christmas Wreath Cookies require no baking & few ingredients. Perfect to make with kids. Give them out as gifts or for dessert.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies.
Ischler Cookies
These Ischler Törtchen are chocolate-covered almond shortbread with apricot filling. A family favorite vintage Christmas cookie. They are sweet almond shortbread that are sandwiched between apricot jam and topped with semi-sweet chocolate and more almonds. Get the Recipe: Ischler Cookies.
Hot Cocoa Cookies
These Hot Cocoa Cookies are a fun twist on a classic treat, bringing the warmth and coziness of hot cocoa into a delicious, chocolatey cookie! They’re loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, making them the perfect holiday cookie or a treat for an afternoon snack. With their chewy center and crispy edges, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Hot Cocoa Cookies.
