All the Christmas Cookie Recipes You Could Possibly Want For the Holidays

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
Half Baked Harvest

Eggnog Frosted Chai Snickerdoodle Snowmen

02
Vanilla Wreath Cookies
Half Baked Harvest

Vanilla Wreath Cookies

Get the recipe: vanilla wreath cookies

03
White-Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Cooking Classy

White-Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

04
The Santa Clause Cookies
Half Baked Harvest

The Santa Clause Cookies

Get the recipe: The Santa Clause cookies

05
Ombré Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies
Girl Versus Dough

Ombré Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies

06
Iced Oatmeal Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Get the recipe: iced oatmeal cookies

08
Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies
The Cookie Rookie

Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies

09
Eggnog-Scented Sugar Cookies
Half Baked Harvest

Eggnog-Scented Sugar Cookies

10
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
The Cookie Rookie

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

11
Brown Butter Muscovado Stamped Christmas Cookies
Alexandra's Kitchen

Brown Butter Muscovado Stamped Christmas Cookies

12
Christmas Tree Cookies
SprinkleBakes

Christmas Tree Cookies

Get the recipe: Christmas tree cookies

13
Soft and Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Averie Cooks

Soft and Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

15
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cooking Classy

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

16
Italian Ricotta Cookies
Cooking Classy

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Get the recipe: Italian ricotta cookies

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White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Cooking Classy

White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies

18
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
Supergolden Bakes

Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Get the recipe: easy gingerbread cookies

19
Grandma's Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
A Zesty Bite

Grandma's Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

20
Butter Cookies
Cooking Classy

Butter Cookies

Get the recipe: butter cookies

22
Spicy Gingerbread Cookies Turned Cityscapes
A Beautiful Mess

Spicy Gingerbread Cookies Turned Cityscapes

23
Peppermint Meltaway Cookies
Cooking Classy

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

24
Chocolate Mint Cookies
A Spicy Perspective

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Get the recipe: chocolate mint cookies

25
Sparkly Sugar Cookies
The Gunny Sack

Sparkly Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: sparkly sugar cookies

26
Rosemary Shortbread
SprinkleBakes

Rosemary Shortbread

Get the recipe: rosemary shortbread

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Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
Bakers Royale

Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

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Peppermint Cookies With Oreos and White Chocolate
Dinner at the Zoo

Peppermint Cookies With Oreos and White Chocolate

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White Chocolate Gingerbread Star Cookies
Cooking Classy

White Chocolate Gingerbread Star Cookies

31
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Girl Versus Dough

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

32
Cake Mix Cookies
Dinner at the Zoo

Cake Mix Cookies

Get the recipe: cake mix cookies

33
Giant Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
SprinkleBakes

Giant Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

34
Peppermint Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
Cooking Classy

Peppermint Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

36
Muddy Reindeer Cookies
SprinkleBakes

Muddy Reindeer Cookies

Get the recipe: muddy reindeer cookies

37
Peppermint Cookies
The Gunny Sack

Peppermint Cookies

Get the recipe: peppermint cookies

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Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Bakers Royale

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

39
Rye Cloud Sugar Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen

Rye Cloud Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: rye cloud sugar cookies

40
Chocolate Spritz Cookies
Dinner at the Zoo

Chocolate Spritz Cookies

Get the recipe: chocolate spritz cookies

41
Andes Mint Cookies
Cooking Classy

Andes Mint Cookies

Get the recipe: Andes mint cookies

43
Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies

44
Decorated Christmas Tree Cookies
Bakers Royale

Decorated Christmas Tree Cookies

45
Vanilla and Thyme Slice-and-Bake Cookies
A Beautiful Mess

Vanilla and Thyme Slice-and-Bake Cookies

46
Chai-Spiced Santa Cookies
Half Baked Harvest

Chai-Spiced Santa Cookies

47
Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies
Cooking Classy

Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies

48
Christmas Wreath Coconut Macaroons
A Spicy Perspective

Christmas Wreath Coconut Macaroons

50
M&M Gingerbread Cookies
Erica’s Sweet Tooth

M&M Gingerbread Cookies

Get the recipe: M&M gingerbread cookies

51
Flowers of Scotland Sugar Cookies
SprinkleBakes

Flowers of Scotland Sugar Cookies

52
Lofthouse-Style Snowman Sugar Cookies
Cooking Classy

Lofthouse-Style Snowman Sugar Cookies

53
Lollipop Sugar Cookies
SprinkleBakes

Lollipop Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: lollipop sugar cookies

54
Easy Slice-and-Bake Vanilla Bean Christmas Sugar Cookies
Half Baked Harvest

Easy Slice-and-Bake Vanilla Bean Christmas Sugar Cookies

55
Lofthouse Cookies
Self-Proclaimed Foodie

Lofthouse Cookies

Get the recipe: lofthouse cookies

57
Marbled Dark Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies
Host the Toast

Marbled Dark Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

58
Stained Glass Sugar Cookies
SprinkleBakes

Stained Glass Sugar Cookies

59
Eggnog Cookies
Cooking Classy

Eggnog Cookies

Get the recipe: eggnog cookies

60
Sprinkle Cookies
Cooking Classy

Sprinkle Cookies

Get the recipe: sprinkle cookies

61
Shortbread Almond Flour Cookies
Fit Foodie Finds

Shortbread Almond Flour Cookies

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Chocolate Marshmallow Crinkle Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Chocolate Marshmallow Crinkle Cookies

64
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
The Cookie Rookie

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

65
Chocolate Ganache Thumbprints
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chocolate Ganache Thumbprints

66
Sugar Cookie Ornaments
40 Aprons

Sugar Cookie Ornaments

Get the recipe: sugar cookie ornaments

67
Chewy Sugar Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chewy Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: chewy sugar cookies

68
Paleo Gluten-Free Crinkle Cookies
40 Aprons

Paleo Gluten-Free Crinkle Cookies

69
Rum Snickerdoodles
Well Plated

Rum Snickerdoodles

Get the recipe: rum snickerdoodles

71
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Izy Hossack

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

72
Classic Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies
Alexandra's Kitchen

Classic Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies

73
Strawberry Cream Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen

Strawberry Cream Cookies

Get the recipe: strawberry cream cookies

74
Satsuma Rosemary Pignoli Nut Cookies
Dolly and Oatmeal

Satsuma Rosemary Pignoli Nut Cookies

75
Molasses Spice Cookies With Toasted Marshmallow
A Spicy Perspective

Molasses Spice Cookies With Toasted Marshmallow

76
Lemon Snowball Cookies
Cooking Classy

Lemon Snowball Cookies

Get the recipe: lemon snowball cookies

78
Pistachio-Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
A Spicy Perspective

Pistachio-Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

79
Fluffernutter Cookies
Averie Cooks

Fluffernutter Cookies

Get the recipe: fluffernutter cookies

80
M&M Cookies
Self-Proclaimed Foodie

M&M Cookies

Get the recipe: M&M cookies

81
Vegan Sugar Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: vegan sugar cookies

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Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups With Marshmallow Creme
Whitney Bond

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups With Marshmallow Creme

83
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
How Sweet Eats

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Get the recipe: lemon crinkle cookies

85
Gooey Butter Cookies
Dinner at the Zoo

Gooey Butter Cookies

Get the recipe: gooey butter cookies

86
Nutella Cookies
Dinner at the Zoo

Nutella Cookies

Get the recipe: Nutella cookies

87
Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies
Cooking Classy

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

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Classic Gingerbread Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Classic Gingerbread Cookies

89
Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen

Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookies

90
Raspberry Amaretti Cookies
Love and Olive Oil

Raspberry Amaretti Cookies

92
Chewy Chai Snickerdoodles
A Cozy Kitchen

Chewy Chai Snickerdoodles

93
Easy Gooey Butter Cookies
A Beautiful Mess

Easy Gooey Butter Cookies

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Soft Gingerbread Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Get the recipe: soft gingerbread cookies

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Twix Cookies
Dinner at the Zoo

Twix Cookies

Get the recipe: Twix cookies