All the Christmas Cookie Recipes You Could Possibly Want For the Holidays
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Some may think Christmas is all about togetherness, exchanging gifts, and spreading cheer, and while all those things are lovely, what the holiday is really about is the food, am I right? OK, maybe it's not all about the food, but Christmas cookies, in particular, are very, very important. Whether you want to whip up a batch for a cookie exchange or just make every cookie known to man to snack on during the whole month of December, you need a wide variety of options to choose from.
We've gathered the prettiest, yummiest, and absolute best recipes of all so you can bake the most wondrous cookies ever for your friends and family. You know, so everyone can enjoy them while you're doing the whole togetherness, exchanging gifts, and spreading cheer part of the holidays. Find the sweetest cookie recipes of the season, ahead.
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
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Eggnog Frosted Chai Snickerdoodle Snowmen
Get the recipe: eggnog frosted chai snickerdoodle snowmen
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White-Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Get the recipe: white-chocolate-dipped peppermint chocolate cookies
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Ombré Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies
Get the recipe: ombré peppermint slice and bake cookies
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Brown Butter Muscovado Stamped Christmas Cookies
Get the recipe: brown butter muscovado stamped Christmas cookies
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Soft and Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: soft and chewy M&M chocolate chip cookies
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White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Get the recipe: white chocolate dipped peppermint sugar cookies
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Dark-Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Shortbread
Get the recipe: dark-chocolate-dipped peppermint shortbread
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Spicy Gingerbread Cookies Turned Cityscapes
Get the recipe: spicy gingerbread cookies turned cityscapes
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Peppermint Cookies With Oreos and White Chocolate
Get the recipe: peppermint cookies with Oreos and white chocolate
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White Chocolate Gingerbread Star Cookies
Get the recipe: white chocolate gingerbread star cookies
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Peppermint Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: peppermint sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting
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White-Chocolate-Dipped Ginger Cookies
Get the recipe: white-chocolate-dipped ginger cookies
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Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Get the recipe: chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies
Get the recipe: ugly Christmas sweater cookies
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Vanilla and Thyme Slice-and-Bake Cookies
Get the recipe: vanilla and thyme slice-and-bake cookies
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Christmas Wreath Coconut Macaroons
Get the recipe: Christmas wreath coconut macaroons
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Lofthouse-Style Snowman Sugar Cookies
Get the recipe: Lofthouse-style snowman sugar cookies
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Easy Slice-and-Bake Vanilla Bean Christmas Sugar Cookies
Get the recipe: easy slice-and-bake vanilla bean Christmas sugar cookies
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Marbled Dark Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies
Get the recipe: marbled dark chocolate peppermint spritz cookies
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Chocolate Marshmallow Crinkle Cookies
Get the recipe: chocolate marshmallow crinkle cookies
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Chocolate Ganache Thumbprints
Get the recipe: chocolate ganache thumbprints
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Red Wine Raspberry Jam
Get the recipe: chocolate thumbprint cookies with red wine raspberry jam
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Classic Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies
Get the recipe: classic cream cheese cutout cookies
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Satsuma Rosemary Pignoli Nut Cookies
Get the recipe: satsuma rosemary pignoli nut cookies
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Molasses Spice Cookies With Toasted Marshmallow
Get the recipe: molasses spice cookies with toasted marshmallow
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Pistachio-Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Get the recipe: pistachio-chocolate shortbread cookies
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Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups With Marshmallow Creme
Get the recipe: hot chocolate cookie cups with marshmallow creme
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Triple Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Cookies
Get the recipe: triple chocolate truffle cheesecake cookies
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Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Get the recipe: classic gingerbread cookies
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Thin and Crispy Red Velvet Cookies
Get the recipe: thin and crispy red velvet cookies
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