Sing it with me: It’s the mo-ost, wonderful time of the ye-e-e-e-ar. That’s right. It’s prime cookie time. Did you know holiday cookies don’t have calories? That’s right. I just made up that fact. But hey, indulge a little! Baking Christmas cookies is a really special tradition to me. I spent many long nights assisting my grandmother make hundreds and hundreds of cookies. I have taken those special moments and introduced them to my kids.
My son loves to get involved – pouring, mixing, tasting… he enjoys it all. (My daughter has fun playing with the measuring spoons for now 🙂 ) Whether you’re hosting or participating in a cookie exchange, attending a holiday party, or just enjoy baking in general, here are ten Christmas cookie recipes that I truly love! I hope you enjoy. My mouth is watering as I type! Time to get in the kitchen and bake 🙂
MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS COOKIES TO MAKE
When it comes to Christmas cookies, it’s hard to go wrong with the classics. Sugar cookies are a must — the kind you cut into cute little trees, stars, and reindeer, then let the kids go wild with frosting and sprinkles (even if half of it ends up on the floor). Gingerbread men are another favorite — spicy, sweet, and just a little crunchy. Chocolate crinkle cookies? Oh, they’re like little bites of fudgy heaven dusted in powdered sugar. Peanut butter blossoms with that perfect Hershey’s Kiss in the middle? Absolutely essential. And of course, no cookie tray is complete without some buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. Everyone has their family favorites, but these staples always seem to bring a little extra magic to the holidays.
These cookies are made by swirling two types of dough together (red velvet and a green-dyed vanilla). Chilling both before you swirl the two flavors together really helps keep it from sticking to your fingers — and getting food coloring on your skin.
These Chocolate Mint Surprise Cookies remind me of a cookie version of York Peppermint Patties. It has a delicious, chocolate cookie base, topped with a minty cream center and topped with chocolate.
Best Sugar Cookie Recipe – Hands down, this is the best recipe we’ve ever tested (and tasted!) Learn How to Make Homemade Sugar Cookies that everyone will love. These little guys are light, pillowy, and packed with flavor.
These festive snowball cookies are made with finely chopped walnuts, flour, butter, and vanilla, then rolled into balls and dusted with powdered sugar. They freeze and ship well too!
