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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    31 Christmas Cookies That Always Get Asked For Again

    Published: Dec 4, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Some holiday treats just have a way of sparking instant nostalgia, especially those Christmas favorites where the cookies are the first things that friends always mention. I swear, every time I bring a batch, someone will get wide-eyed and say they’ve been meaning to ask for the recipe again. It’s that mix of cozy flavors that people can’t help but reach for, and they end up getting asked about long after the platter is gone. Honestly, desserts that can get that kind of reaction are worth keeping in the rotation.

    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Everyone Wants

    A platter of decorated Christmas cookies
    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Everyone Wants. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    These soft, buttery sprinkle cookies are a festive favorite that disappear first from every holiday cookie tray.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Everyone Wants

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies People Request

    Candy Cane Cookies with a mug of hot chocolate.
    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies People Request. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Crushed candy canes add nostalgic flavor to these chewy sugar cookies that guests beg you to bake every Christmas.
    Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Sugar Cookies People Request

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies Worth Sharing

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies Worth Sharing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bright and soft with a powdered sugar coating, these lemon snowflakes bring a fresh twist to classic holiday cookies.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies Worth Sharing

    Fudgy Peppermint Cookies Friends Crave

    A glass of milk and chocolate Christmas cookies.
    Fudgy Peppermint Cookies Friends Crave. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Brownie-style chocolate meets creamy peppermint bark for a cookie so rich you’ll get requests long after the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Peppermint Cookies Friends Crave

    Double Chocolate Cookies Guests Demand

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Cookies Guests Demand. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Deep cocoa flavor, melty chunks, and toasted pecans make these cookies irresistible at any holiday gathering.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Cookies Guests Demand

    Lemon Curd Cookies Everyone Talks About

    Lemon Curd Cookies Everyone Talks About. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Buttery cookies filled with bright lemon curd add a fresh bite that stands out on every Christmas cookie plate.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd Cookies Everyone Talks About

    Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies They Devour

    Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies They Devour. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Crunchy cereal meets chewy oats for a nostalgic cookie that always surprises and delights holiday guests.
    Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies They Devour

    Iced Oatmeal Cookies Everyone Remembers

    Iced Oatmeal Cookies Everyone Remembers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft oatmeal cookies with sweet icing taste like childhood favorites, making them a must at holiday exchanges.
    Get the Recipe: Iced Oatmeal Cookies Everyone Remembers

    Orange Rosemary Shortbread They Request

    Baked shortbread squares on a serving tray.
    Orange Rosemary Shortbread They Request. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fragrant rosemary and citrus add a gourmet twist to buttery shortbread that feels special for Christmas gatherings.
    Get the Recipe: Orange Rosemary Shortbread They Request

    Almond Sugar Cookies People Love

    Almond Sugar Cookies People Love. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Toasty almond and sweet toffee bits give these crisp cookies a flavor that keeps friends asking for more.
    Get the Recipe: Almond Sugar Cookies People Love

    Butterball Cookies That Always Disappear

    Powdered sugar cookies arranged on a white plate next to a bowl of powdered sugar and a pink-and-white striped cloth—classic treats inspired by retro dessert recipes.
    Butterball Cookies That Always Disappear. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Classic buttery cookie balls rolled in powdered sugar deliver melt-in-your-mouth magic guests can’t resist.
    Get the Recipe: Butterball Cookies That Always Disappear

    Italian Christmas Cookies People Beg For

    Italian Christmas Cookies People Beg For. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Soft, glazed Italian cookies add old-world charm and festive flavor that becomes a holiday tradition instantly.
    Get the Recipe: Italian Christmas Cookies People Beg For

    Gooey Butter Cookies No One Forgets

    Gooey Butter Cookies No One Forgets. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Rich cake mix cookies with cream cheese make a soft, gooey treat that steals the show at cookie swaps.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Butter Cookies No One Forgets

    Cherry Chocolate Crinkles Everyone Takes

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Cherry Chocolate Crinkles Everyone Takes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dark chocolate and sweet cherry preserves create a festive crinkle cookie that feels extra special for Christmas.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Chocolate Crinkles Everyone Takes

    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies They Crave

    A tray of crunchy peanut butter cookies.
    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies They Crave. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Classic peanut butter cookies get a bold upgrade with a hint of spice that keeps everyone reaching for another bite.
    Get the Recipe: Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies They Crave

    Eggnog Cookies Everyone Requests Again

    A rack of frosted eggnog cookies with cinnamon for sprinkling.
    Frosted Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Soft eggnog-spiced cookies topped with creamy frosting—an irresistible holiday classic everyone wants on repeat.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    Chocolate Chip Shortbread Christmas Favorite

    Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery, crisp, chocolate-studded shortbread—one of those cookies that disappears the moment they hit the holiday tray.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Chocolate Chip Shortbread from Grandma’s Tin

    Triple Chocolate Cookies Everyone Remembers

    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate—these cookies never make it past the first Christmas party without vanishing.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Triple Chocolate Cookie Secret

    Pumpkin Spice Cookies Friends Beg For

    A stake of pumpkin frosted cookies.
    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft pumpkin spice cookies crowned with silky frosting—cozy, nostalgic flavors guests always ask about.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cookies from Grandma’s Fall Kitchen

    No-Bake Haystacks for Quick Christmas Magic

    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy, crunchy clusters made without baking—fast, festive treats families request every single year.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Haystacks Just Like Grandma Made

    Loaded Kitchen Sink Cookies for Christmas

    Two kitchen sink cookies on a plate.
    Sweet And Salty Kitchen Sink Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Stuffed with sweet and salty mix-ins, these cookies are the ones people can’t stop reaching for at holiday gatherings.
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Frosted Sugar Cookies People Wait For

    A hand sprinkling red, green, and white holiday sprinkles over a star-shaped sugar cookie with white royal icing on a cooling rack.

    Classic cut-outs with festive icing—these are the cookies everyone remembers decorating and eating year after year.
    Get the Recipe: Make-Ahead Holiday Sugar Cookies

    Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Treats

    Overhead view of several cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies on a cooling rack and baking tray, surrounded by shelled pistachios and dried cranberries.
    Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich shortbread dotted with tart cranberries and pistachios—an elegant cookie people always request for gift boxes.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread from Grandma’s Tin

    Raspberry Lemon Cookies for Christmas Joy

    Lemonade cookies on a dessert plate.
    Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Bright, fruity cookies with a festive pop—these colorful treats always stand out on Christmas cookie platters.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Cookies Grandma Would Love

    S’mores Cookies Everyone Wants Again

    Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate, marshmallow, and graham treats that bring campfire coziness straight to the Christmas cookie tray.
    Get the Recipe: Classic S’mores Cookies from Grandma’s Campfire

    Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies for Christmas

    peanut butter pretzel cookies on a wire rack.
    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft and salty-sweet peanut butter cookies that always disappear first from Christmas goodie boxes.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Treats

    3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Return

    Quick And Easy Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Quick, tender peanut butter cookies ready in minutes—ideal for last-minute Christmas baking everyone loves.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies for Christmas

    A plate of round pistachio shortbread cookies arranged around a bowl of shelled pistachios.
    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Delicate, nutty shortbread with a festive crunch—an underrated Christmas cookie guests always ask about.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Pistachio Shortbread for Christmas

    Strawberry Sandwich Cookies They Request

    strawberry sandwich cookies on a dark background.
    Soft And Chewy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Soft strawberry cookies with a creamy center—sweet, festive favorites people always ask you to make again.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sandwich Cookies for Christmas

    White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Repeat Hits

    White Chocolate Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chewy oatmeal cookies with creamy white chocolate—comforting, reliable holiday treats that guests always want refilled.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Oatmeal Holiday Cookies

    Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    Apple butter-filled thumbprints rolled in cinnamon sugar. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Warm apple butter thumbprints rolled in cinnamon sugar for classic holiday nostalgia.
    Get the Recipe: Apple Butter Thumbprint Christmas Cookies

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