I’ve gathered a fantastic collection of Christmas cookie recipes that will bring a little extra magic to your festive season! Whether you’re hosting family gatherings or just whipping up treats for a fun day at home, these recipes have something for everyone. From classic favourites to international delights, these cookies will spread Christmas cheer in the best way possible. They’re perfect for sharing with loved ones or simply indulging in while listening to your favourite Christmas tunes.
Christmas baking is one of my favourite traditions, and there’s something special about the smell of cookies fresh out of the oven. It fills the home with that warm, festive feeling we all love at this time of year. So, whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, these Christmas recipes will help you sleigh your Christmas baking this year!
1. Christmas Shortbread Cookies with Icing
If you love a cookie that’s slightly sweet, buttery, and super light, these are for you. This recipe is our favourite shortbread option.
Get the full Christmas recipe here
2. Decorated Christmas Tree Cookies with Royal Icing
Bring the festive spirit to your kitchen with these delightful Decorated Christmas Tree Cookies! Made with a buttery sugar cookie base and topped with colourful royal icing and sprinkles, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a fun family baking activity.
Find this decorated Christmas tree recipe here
3. Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies
Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with these Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies, combining rich chocolate brownie flavours with a refreshing peppermint twist. These soft, fudgy cookies are topped with a layer of melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes, making them a festive favourite for the Christmas season.
Find the recipe to these delicious cookies here
4. Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cookies with Chocolate Ganache
These Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cookies offer a delightful mix of rich chocolate and cool peppermint, making them a perfect holiday treat. With a soft chocolate cookie base and a hidden peppermint pattie centre, each bite delivers a delicious surprise that’s sure to impress your Christmas guests.
Find these Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cookies here
5. Red Velvet Cookies
These Red Velvet Cookies bring a festive twist to the classic red velvet flavour, making them perfect for the holiday season. With their vibrant red colour, soft texture, and a touch of cocoa, these cookies are topped with powdered sugar for a deliciously sweet finish.
We have the recipe for these cookies here.
6. Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies
Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies are a vibrant and fruity holiday treat, filled with the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of sugarplums. These colourful cookies are topped with a sparkling sugar coating, adding a festive touch perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Click here to grab the Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies recipe
7. Salted Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Salted Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich, gooey chocolate with the crunch of toffee and a hint of sea salt for an irresistible sweet and salty treat. Perfect for the holidays, these cookies have a chewy texture with bursts of toffee in every bite, making them a crowd-pleaser for any festive occasion.
Find this delicious Salted Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe here
8. Chewy Gingerbread Cocoa Cookies
Gingerbread Cocoa Cookies are a delightful fusion of classic gingerbread spices and rich chocolate, making them a warm and cozy treat for the holiday season. These soft, spiced cookies are perfect for Christmas, combining the best of gingerbread flavour with a touch of cocoa for extra depth.
Chewy Gingerbread Cocoa Cookies
9. Candy Cane Cookies
These Candy Cane Cookies are a festive holiday treat, blending buttery sugar cookie dough with the bright flavour of peppermint. Shaped like classic candy canes, these colourful cookies are perfect for adding a cheerful touch to your Christmas dessert table.
Follow the recipe for these Candy Cane Cookies here
10. No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies
No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies are a quick and easy holiday treat, made with cornflakes coated in melted marshmallows and shaped into festive wreaths. Topped with red candies to resemble holly berries, these fun and crunchy cookies are perfect for a no-fuss Christmas dessert.
Click through to grab this recipe (and a few more!)
11. Icebox Maraschino Cherry Christmas Cookies
The Best Icebox Maraschino Cherry Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the sweetness of maraschino cherries with a buttery cookie base. These easy-to-make icebox cookies are sliced and baked straight from the refrigerator, making them perfect for festive gatherings and cookie exchanges.
You can find this amazing cookie recipe here.
12. Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies
Marbled Christmas Sugar Cookies are a stunning and festive treat that combines buttery sugar cookie dough with vibrant swirls of colour. These delightful cookies are not only beautiful but also easy to make, perfect for holiday baking and sharing with loved ones.
This recipe is super easy to follow – find it here
13. Snowflake Cookies
Snowflake Cookies are a charming and festive holiday treat that captures the beauty of winter with their delicate snowflake designs. These buttery, sugar cookies are perfect for decorating with royal icing, making them an enjoyable activity for families and a delightful addition to any Christmas cookie platter.
You will find the super simple Snowflake cookie recipe here.
14. Snowball cookies
Snowball Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that features a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture, complemented by the sweetness of powdered sugar. These easy-to-make cookies, often filled with nuts, are perfect for festive gatherings and are sure to bring a touch of warmth to your Christmas celebrations.
Find the snowball cookie recipe here
15. Reindeer Linzer Cookies
Reindeer Linzer Cookies are a fun and festive twist on the classic Linzer cookie, featuring a delicious almond-flavored dough shaped like reindeer. Filled with a sweet jam and dusted with powdered sugar, these charming cookies are perfect for adding a playful touch to your holiday cookie platter.
