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These Christmas Cookies Had My Kitchen Smelling Like Pure Holiday Magic

Erren Hart

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11/11/2025

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Christmas cookies bring a special kind of joy to the holiday season, filling kitchens with the aroma of spices, chocolate, and festive cheer. This collection of 23 Christmas cookie recipes offers a variety of treats, from classic Gingerbread Cookies to fun twists like Reindeer Linzer Cookies and White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. Whether you’re in the mood for buttery shortbreads, gooey chocolate chip delights, or spiced cookies like German Christmas favorites, these recipes are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a cozy baking day. Get ready to make your holiday season a little sweeter with these irresistible cookies!

Homemade Golden Oreo Cookies

Homemade Golden Oreo Cookies in piles ready to eat.
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Forget those bland store-bought cookies. It’s time to unleash your inner baker and create something truly spectacular with this ridiculously easy recipe! Get ready for unparalleled satisfaction and a taste sensation that’ll knock your socks off.

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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 rich, nutty peanut butter flavor and a satisfyingly sweet, crispy exterior. But the real magic happens when you bite into the center and discover a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Hershey’s Kiss. This chocolatey surprise makes these treats absolutely irresistible.

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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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Prepare to be enchanted! These wreath sugar cookies are a dream: incredibly soft, gloriously buttery, and utterly adorable with their vibrant, sweet icing. Every single bite is a burst of pure holiday magic, hitting that perfect sweet spot between rich indulgence and delightful sweetness. Get ready to savor every delicious moment!

Get The Recipe: Christmas Wreath Cookies

Soft Sugar Cookies

iced sugar cookies on a cooling rack
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These cookies are pure magic—rich, buttery, and irresistibly chewy. Dress them up with your favorite icing for a personal flair, or keep it fun and simple with a roll in sugar or a sprinkle of vibrant colors. They’re the perfect blank canvas for all your baking creativity—let your imagination run wild!

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Butter Cookies

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Got a sweet tooth? Satisfy your cravings with these irresistible Vanilla Butter Cookies! Bursting with rich, buttery goodness and a touch of vanilla, they’re a breeze to whip up and sure to wow any crowd. Get ready to bake a batch of happiness!

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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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Whip up some festive magic with these super easy cookies—no chilling, no fancy gadgets required! All you need are a few mixing bowls, a spoon, and a dash of holiday spirit to create delicious treats. Get ready for some baking fun and tasty results!

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Italian Pinch Cookies

A delightful assortment of Italian pinch cookies, delicately dusted with powdered sugar and filled with rich strawberry and chocolate jams. These pastries boast a golden-brown crust, elegantly presented against a pristine white background.
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Indulge in the irresistible charm of these Italian pinch cookies, bursting with luscious dulce de leche and vibrant raspberry jam. Sweet, soft, and utterly delightful, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion!

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Xmas Snowflake Cookies

a snowflake xmas cookie filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar
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Vanilla icebox cookies, rolled and cut into fun, festive shapes, are the ultimate holiday treat! Fill them with your favorite flavors and watch them come to life. Perfect for a magical day of Christmas baking with the kids—create sweet memories and even sweeter cookies!

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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate stacked on top of each other.
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Dive into pure indulgence with this Chocolate Shortbread Cookies recipe! It crafts buttery, perfectly crispy shortbreads, each one generously dipped in rich, decadent chocolate for an utterly irresistible and divine treat.

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Christmas Oreo Cookies

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Oreo lovers, get ready to fall head over heels for these festive treats! Trust us, once you experience these homemade delights, those packaged ones won’t stand a chance. Get ready to indulge!

Get The Recipe: Christmas Oreo Cookies

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Freshly baked Double Chocolate Chip Cookies on a wire rack.
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Craving something sweet? Sink your teeth into our double chocolate chip cookies! Each bite delivers a perfect symphony of crisp edges, a gooey center, and an explosion of rich chocolate. Your ultimate treat awaits!

Get The Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

a pile of Lemon Shortbread Cookies stacked around each other
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Get ready to pucker up for pure bliss! These Lemon Shortbread Cookies aren’t just cookies; they’re a symphony of bright, tangy lemon dancing with rich, buttery sweetness. One bite and you’ll know exactly what perfection tastes like. Guaranteed to be your new favorite obsession!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Christmas Cookies

a stack of festive Chocolate Christmas Crinkle Cookies tied together with a ribbon
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Bring some holiday magic (and irresistible flavor) to your season with these insanely easy chocolate cookies! Whether you’re gifting them or indulging yourself, this recipe is sure to become your go-to holiday favorite. Treat yourself—you deserve it!

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Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Got a craving for perfectly chewy cookies that practically bake themselves? Get ready! These Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are your new go-to. Our scrumptious recipe whips up a batch in a flash, delivering a quick, satisfying, and utterly delicious treat every time!

Get The Recipe: Easy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Best Ever Snickerdoodle Recipe

Snickerdoodles stacked on a cooling rack.
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After years of perfecting our recipe, we’ve created the ultimate Snickerdoodle. Each cookie is a masterpiece of textures and flavors, with a soft, pillowy center, a delightfully crisp edge, and a generous coating of cinnamon sugar that will have you reaching for another.

Get The Recipe: Best Ever Snickerdoodle Recipe

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Imagine: A warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven, with molten chocolate oozing out. This recipe promises that ultimate, irresistible indulgence.

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Homemade Oreo Cookies

Two stacks of Homemade Oreos with one on it's side up against them.
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Forget those sad, store-bought imposters! This homemade Oreo recipe unlocks a world of deep, intensely chocolatey cookies and a luscious, creamy filling that will utterly transform your cookie cravings. Prepare to wonder how you ever lived without them!

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Spiced German Cookies

spiced German cookies on a baking tray drizzled with glaze
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Looking for a cookie that’s anything but ordinary? Get ready to fall in love with these Spiced German Cookies. Infused with warm ginger and drizzled with a zesty lemon glaze, each bite is a festive explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe. These aren’t just cookies; they’re your new holiday tradition

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Reindeer Linzer Cookies

Festive cookies decorated with reindeer faces, featuring antlers and red noses, make for delightful holiday treats. Each cookie is dusted with powdered sugar, perfected from cherished cookie recipes. A shiny red Christmas ornament is placed nearby on a white surface.
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Get ready to fall in love with these irresistibly charming Reindeer Linzer Cookies! Not only are they super cute and clever, but they’re also an absolute breeze to whip up. Forget your average sugar cookies – these are a divine upgrade, featuring a luscious Biscoff spread sandwiched between soft, perfectly baked delights. Pure heaven in every bite!

Get The Recipe: Reindeer Linzer Cookies

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