Best Christmas Cookies
Looking for the Best Christmas Cookies to bake this season? This festive collection on Blogghetti brings together easy recipes, family favorites, and kid-friendly ideas that make December baking feel fun and achievable.
Whether you’re putting together a holiday dessert tray, planning your Christmas treat exchange, or simply craving something sweet and seasonal, you’ll find plenty of delicious inspiration right here.
It’s that time of year! The holiday season is here, and I love baking at Christmastime! On a day of marathon baking, I’m exhausted and smiling. Smiling because I’ve baked so many delicious morsels for sharing, freezing, and eating!
Best Christmas Cookie Recipes
This collection of easy and delicious treats is perfect for gift-giving, treats, and more! If you’re looking for classic recipes, chocolate, peppermint, or decorated ones with frosting and sprinkles, you’ll find a bit of everything on this list.
Many of the recipes will use items that you may have in your pantry, such as brown sugar, white granulated sugar, flour, eggs, butter, and, of course, all the colorful sprinkles.
Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
If you want to bake without the fuss, cake mixes are the perfect solution. They’re quick to make, customizable with festive flavors and toppings, and perfect for last-minute baking or gifting.
- Easy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
- Christmas Crinkles
- Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Peppermint Crunch Cookies
- Hot Cocoa Candy Cane Cake Mix Cookies
Pro tip: While these Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescents aren’t made with a cake mix, they do take a shortcut with a tube of crescent dough! These smart, time-saving options prove that flavorful treats don’t have to require a full day of baking.
Holiday Blossom Cookies
These confections feature that recognizable thumbprint or depression, perfect for holding a soft center or a chocolate kiss.
These small, classic sweet bites are easy to recognize and always disappear fast from the dessert table.
Family Favorite Holiday Cookies
These are the tried-and-true classics that make an appearance at every gathering, regardless of the season. Simple to bake and universally loved, these recipes are essential for filling up your platters and ensuring every guest finds their favorite nostalgic bite.
- The Best Snickerdoodles
- Chewy Chocolate Chip
- Chewy Gingerdoodles
- Italian Anise Biscotti
- White Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Quaker Oatmeal Raisin
- Sugar Cookies
- Soft Gingerbread Cookies
- Christmas Chocolate Chip
These favorites are a must-have for any successful holiday treat exchange or family gathering, proving that sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best to spread joy this season.
Peppermint and Mint Christmas Cookies
These must-have holiday bites pair cool mint using candy canes and mint extracts for a bright, seasonal flavor.
When you need a flavor combination that truly captures the essence of winter, these refreshing treats are the answer.
Festive Nutter Butter Cookie Recipes
These beautiful and colorful treats are easy to make and perfect to share. Whether they are coated in bright sprinkles or feature eye-catching patterns, these recipes are perfect for kids to help decorate.
- Grinch Nutter Butters
- Penguin Nutter Butters
- Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies
- Santa Nutter Butters
- Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies
- Angel Nutter Butters
These recipes are all about bringing the “wow” factor to your holiday platters! They are perfect for sharing at holiday parties, making sure your festive confections look as fun as they taste.
Classic Butter and Shortbread Cookies
These recipes use simple, rich ingredients to create a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These buttery bites are perfect for gifts or festive toppings.
- Sugar Plum Thumbprints
- Christmas Shortbread with Sprinkles
- Cherry Almond Shortbread
- Christmas Butter Cookies
- Raspberry Shortbread
- Whipped Shortbread
- Italian Christmas Cookies
- Xiaodianxin
These recipes create beautiful, simple bites perfect for any seasonal platter. They are ideal for wrapping up as gifts or enjoying alongside a warm cup of cocoa.
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Essential Holiday Baking Tools
Ready to bake a mountain of baked goods without the kitchen stress? Having the right tools isn’t just nice; it’s the key to working quickly and making sure every single batch comes out looking amazing.
OXO Good Grips Cookie Scoop, Medium, Stainless Steel
EWFEN Baking Set: Stainless Steel Sheet Pan with Cooling Rack & Silicone Mat Set, Multi-Size, Easy CleanReynolds Kitchens Pop-Up Parchment Paper Sheets, 10 x 13 Inches, 30 CountElesunory 4 pcs Silicone Spatula, Heat Resistant for Nonstick CookwareKitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer with Pouring ShieldKitchenAid 6 Speed Hand Mixer with Flex Edge Beaters – KHM6118OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Plastic Mixing Bowl SetClassic Wood Rolling Pin, 17 inchCooking Spoon for Nonstick Cookware – Silicone & Wooden Handle, Heat-Resistant for Mixing, Scooping, Scraping and Serving, Safe for Pots Pans Skillets (2-Pack)Piping Bags and Tips Set, Cakes Decorating Supplies Kit with 100pcs 12 Inch Pastry Bags, 16 Piping Tips, 3 Cake Scraper, 2 Couplers, 2 Bag TiesChristmas Cookie Boxes for Gift Giving – 12 Kraft Christmas Cookie Tins With Lids – Sturdy Christmas Treat Boxes, Christmas TinsChristmas Cookie Cutters – 18 Pcs Holiday Cookie Cutter Set – Santa Face, Christmas Tree, Snowflake, Gingerbread Men, Snowman and Candy Cane Shapes Cookie Molds for Winter Holiday DIY Baking
These supplies are your secret weapon for making sure your baking goes smoothly and every bite-sized sweet turns out picture-perfect every time.
Tips for Baking with Kids
Baking is even more joyful when you’ve got little helpers by your side. Here are some easy ways to make it fun and stress‑free.
- Let kids help with measuring, mixing, cutting, and decorating.
- Cover your table with wax paper to keep sprinkles and icing contained and make cleanup easier.
- Use plastic cups and knives to mix different colors of icing and keep everything organized.
- Encourage creativity with frosting and decorations; lots of sprinkles are always a hit.
It’s okay if the children make a mess. The spills and sprinkles are all part of the fun and the memories you create together.
Baking Tips for Best Results
These tips help prevent the most common frustrations, from flat bottoms to overbrowning edges, so your treats come out beautifully every time.
- Use room-temperature butter for the best texture. Cold butter won’t cream properly, and melted butter leads to flat, spread-out results.
- Chill the dough when needed. If it feels soft or sticky, even a short chill helps keep the shape and prevents spreading.
- Avoid overmixing. Too much mixing toughens the dough and creates dense cookies instead of soft, tender ones.
- Check your oven temperature. Ovens run hotter or cooler than expected, and even a small difference affects browning and texture.
- Line your baking sheet. Parchment paper or silicone mats promote even browning and help prevent burning on the bottoms.
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking. This keeps the entire batch even, especially in ovens with hot spots.
- Let them cool on the pan first. Moving them too soon can cause breakage or a collapsed texture.
These small adjustments make your bakes more consistent and tasty, whether you’re baking for the holidays or stocking the freezer for quick treats.
How to Fix Common Baking Problems
If your dough spreads too much, it was likely too warm; try chilling it for 20–30 minutes before baking. Be sure to double-check your measurements, as too much butter or not enough flour also causes spreading.
They could be overbaked; remove them when the centers still look slightly soft. Dryness is also caused by too much flour or not enough fat, so spoon and level the flour instead of scooping. If the dough feels stiff, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen it.
If they are burning on the bottom, your baking sheet may be too thin, causing quick overheating; use parchment or a silicone mat. Move your oven rack to the center, as it might be too low. Finally, use an oven thermometer, as the oven may be running hot.
Not spreading enough could mean the butter may have been too cold when mixed. Too much flour or dough that is overly firm from being chilled can also prevent spreading. If the recipe allows, you can gently flatten the dough balls before baking.
