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Bake the Halls 19 Festive Christmas Cookies to Celebrate

Erren Hart

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11/15/2024

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The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a batch (or several) of festive Christmas cookies. “Festive Christmas Cookies to Celebrate” showcases 19 delightful cookie recipes, perfect for adding sweetness and holiday spirit to any celebration. From timeless classics like Gingerbread and Butter Cookies to creative options like Christmas Wreath and Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, there’s a treat here for every taste. Whether you’re hosting a cookie swap, baking with family, or looking for thoughtful homemade gifts, these festive cookies are sure to bring joy and warmth to the season.

Chocolate Christmas Cookies

a stack of festive Chocolate Christmas Crinkle Cookies tied together with a ribbon
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Spread holiday joy (and deliciousness) with these easy chocolate cookies! Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Christmas Cookies

Gooey Butter Cookies

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These wonderfully sweet and light gooey butter cookies are super easy to whip up from scratch! They’re just perfect for baking during the Christmas season!
Get the Recipe: Gooey Butter Cookies

Linzer Cookies

Traditional Linzer cookies with raspberry jam.
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A Melt-in-Your-Mouth Classic: Raspberry Linzer Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with a buttery, almond-infused dough, creating a delicate contrast to the vibrant raspberry jam filling. Dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion.

Get The Recipe: Linzer Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

A gingerbread cookie is surrounded by other cookies and sprinkles.
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Get into the festive spirit this holiday season by adding some cheerful Christmas-colored sprinkles to your chocolate chip cookies! These soft and tender treats are not just delicious; they’re also a delightful edible gift for your friends and family!

Get The Recipe:  Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Festive Christmas cookies drizzled with chocolate and topped with red, white, and green sprinkles, surrounded by red ribbons and holly leaves with berries, adorn a wooden surface. Don't miss trying these delightful treats in 2024!
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Get ready to whip up some super easy festive cookies that require no chill time or fancy gadgets! Just grab your mixing bowls and a spoon, and you’ll be on your way to creating amazing cookies that will delight everyone. Let the baking fun begin!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Butter Cookies

Butter cookies on a plate ready to be served.
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Craving a classic treat? You’re in the right place! These Vanilla Butter Cookies are packed with flavor and super easy to whip up. They’re sure to be a hit with everyone!

Get The Recipe: Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Kiss Blossom Cookies

A close up image of a plate of peanut butter blossom cookies with chocolate kisses in the center.
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These cookies boast a delightful nutty peanut butter flavor paired with a sweet, crispy exterior. But the real magic happens with the surprise Hershey’s Kiss nestled in the center, adding a creamy, chocolatey twist that makes these treats utterly irresistible!

Get The Recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Blossom Cookies

M&M Christmas Cookies

Delicious M&M Christmas Cookies ready to be enjoyed
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These M\&M Christmas Cookies are super soft and fluffy, packed with festive green and red M\&Ms. Plus, the chocolate chips give them an extra delicious kick of chocolate!

Get the Recipe: M&M Christmas Cookies

Vegan Sugar Christmas Cookies

A batch of brightly decorated sugar cookies are made for the holidays.
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These Vegan Sugar Christmas Cookies are irresistibly buttery and sweet! Roll them out, cut them into your favorite shapes, and then top them off with colorful royal icing and sprinkles for the holidays. Have fun baking and sharing these festive treats with your loved ones!

Get the recipe: Vegan Sugar Christmas Cookies

Christmas Spritz Cookies

A bunch of cookie dough balls are sitting on a plate.

This buttery sweet spritz cookie recipe is not only festive but also a blast to make! It gives you a delightful pressed cookie that you can customize for any occasion with all sorts of fun shapes and colors!

Get the recipe: Christmas Spritz Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

a pile of Lemon Shortbread Cookies stacked around each other
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Get ready to pucker up for perfection! 🍋✨ Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a heavenly blend of zesty lemon and rich, buttery sweetness. These delightful treats are sure to enchant any cookie lover and leave you craving more!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Wreath Cookies

Six donut-shaped cookies with green icing and red candy decorations resembling holly berries are arranged on a textured silver surface.
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These wreath sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and absolutely adorable with their colorful, sweet icing! Each bite is packed with holiday cheer, striking the perfect balance between richness and sweetness. Enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Christmas Wreath Cookies

Ginger Cookies

A hand picks up a sugar-coated ginger cookie from a stack of cookies.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these vegan Ginger Cookies are a delightful treat with perfectly spiced goodness in every bite! Roll those cookie dough balls in a sugary coating before baking to achieve a shiny, crystallized crispy exterior. Enjoy every delicious moment!

Get the recipe: Ginger Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Decadent chocolate peppermint cookies are packed with rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy crumbles, making them a delightful and super easy holiday treat!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Xmas Snowflake Cookies

a snowflake xmas cookie filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar
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Vanilla icebox cookies rolled out and cut into fun festive shapes, filled with your favorite fillings! They’re perfect for a cozy day of Christmas baking with the kids!

Get The Recipe: Xmas Snowflake Cookies

Christmas Oreo Cookies

A stack of Homemade Oreo Christmas Cookies with one leaning against them
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Oreo lovers, get ready to fall in love all over again with these festive treats! Once you indulge in these delicious creations, you’ll find it hard to go back to the store-bought ones. Treat yourself!

Get The Recipe: Christmas Oreo Cookies

Dulce de Leche Cookies

A bunch of cookie dough balls are sitting on a plate.

Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Cookie Cups are a treat you won’t want to miss! These soft, chewy brown butter cookie shells are filled with luscious dulce de leche and topped with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Each bite offers a delightful mix of salty and sweet bliss that will make you smile!

Get the recipe: Dulce de Leche Cookies

Ginger Crinkle Cookies

Crinkle cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The cookies are round with a cracked surface, dusted with powdered sugar, giving a rustic and appealing appearance. They are arranged in rows, showcasing their golden brown texture.
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Get ready to elevate your holiday baking with this amazing recipe for Ginger Crinkle Cookies! These delightful treats are bursting with gingerbread flavor, offering a perfect chewy texture that will keep everyone coming back for more.

Get The Recipe: Ginger Crinkle Cookies

Easy Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

A plate of festive Christmas cookies shaped like trees, stars, snowflakes, and candy canes graces the table. These delightful Christmas cookies are decorated with colorful icing and sprinkles, set beautifully on a red and white napkin.
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Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Icing are made from a super simple dough that’s not just fun to work with, but also incredibly tasty! This holiday season, why not create beautifully decorated cookies in any shape you can dream of?

Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

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