15 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

Cookies are pretty much the best part of Christmas, right? Whether you’re making them for a party, Santa, or just a cozy night in by the fireplace, there’s always a reason to whip up a batch of cookies during the holidays. The aroma of homemade Christmas cookies baking in the oven is one of the greatest smells in the world. The moment you begin scrolling through this list of Christmas desserts, you’ll want to rush to your kitchen, preheat the oven, and grab all the sugary ingredients you can. 

1. Christmas Lights Cookies

Found at Fire Flies & Mud Pies

2. Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Found at The Cafe Sucre Farine

3. Easy Christmas Tree Brownies

Found at One Little Project

4. Melted Snowman Biscuits

Found at Be A Fun Mum

5. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Found at Buttercream Blondie

6. Cranberry Bliss Cookies

Found at Gimme Some Oven

7. Christmas Crinkle Cookies

Found at The Suburban Mom

8. Snowball Christmas Cookies 

Found at Wicked Good Kitchen

9. Hot Chocolate Cookies

Found at Averie Cooks

10. Gingerbread Cookies

Found at Sally’s Baking Addiction

11. Hedgehog Cookies

Found at All Recipes

12. Peppermint Bark Pretzel Bites

Found at Together As A Family

13. Eggnog Cookies

Found at Love From The Oven

14. Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Found at Just So Tasty

15. Sugar Cookie Truffles

Found at I Heart Nap Time