The holiday season just doesn’t feel complete without a tray of festive Christmas cookies fresh from the oven. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, putting together homemade gifts, or simply creating cozy memories in the kitchen, the right recipe makes all the difference. In this roundup, you’ll find a mix of timeless classics and creative new favorites—everything from soft sugar cookies and spiced gingerbread to peppermint-kissed treats and indulgent chocolatey bites. Grab your mixing bowls, turn up the holiday music, and let’s dive into the sweetest part of the season!

1- Gingerbread Decorated Christmas Cookies

Deliciously Spiced Gingerbread Christmas Decorated Cookies!

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2- Red Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks

These velvety, rich, and decadent cookies are the epitome of indulgence. Perfect for Holidays or anytime you want.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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3- Best Keto Low Carb Gingersnap Cookies

Keto and Low Carb Gingersnap Cookies are a holiday favorite. Add them to your Christmas cookie baking list now! These gingersnap cookies are made with ground ginger and baked until lightly browned and crispy.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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4- Best Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies

These Cranberry White Chocolate Chip cookies are soft-baked and chewy, combining sweet white chocolate morsels with tart dried cranberries.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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5- Best Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for holiday or anytime baking. These cookies offer a heavenly blend of rich chocolate flavor and a delightful chewy texture.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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6- Cherry Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Delightful soft buttery shortbread cookies with cherries and chocolate chips will become one of your favorite holiday cookies!

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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7- Homemade Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Soft and gooey, with a beautiful red color, these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a great choice for a cookie exchange and also for Valentine’s day dessert recipe.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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8- Easy Holiday Sprinkle Cookies

Sprinkle cookies are an easy and fun recipe that is perfect for holidays and any kid’s birthday party. They are perfectly chewy, soft, and thick with a buttery consistency. These cookies are every kid’s dream!!

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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9- Keto Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

These Keto Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a sweet Christmas treat that the whole family will love, without the added sugar.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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10- Peppermint Mocha Cookies

These peppermint mocha cookies are soft-baked with a generous dunk in white chocolate and sprinkle of candy cane crunch. They taste like brownies and are always the first to disappear at a cookie exchange!

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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11- Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies

These easy Peppermint Oreo Cookies are loaded with cookie pieces and peppermint crunch chips, making them taste amazing! Make a batch for your family this holiday season and watch how quickly they disappear.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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12- Pinwheel Cookies

These buttery slice-and-bake pinwheel cookies are a delicious (and beautiful!) swirl of chocolate and vanilla, which start with 1 basic cookie dough.

Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

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Best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic sugar cookies and gingerbread to festive chocolate and peppermint treats. Perfect for holiday baking!

 

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