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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    20 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes You’ll Regret Not Trying This Holiday Season

    Published: Dec 21, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Christmas cookie recipes are the perfect way to bring a little holiday magic into your kitchen without a lot of effort. Whether you’re looking to bake something festive for a party, surprise your family with treats, or just want an excuse to turn up the Christmas music and get messy with sprinkles, these recipes keep things simple and fun. You don’t need fancy skills or hours of prep time—just a love for the season and a sweet tooth ready to dive in. Get ready to make cookies that are as easy as they are unforgettable.

    Simple To Make Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

    A platter of decorated Christmas cookies
    Simple To Make Christmas Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies combine the BEST sprinkle cookie ever with some holiday decorations. Fun to decorate but even more fun to eat!
    Get the Recipe: Simple To Make Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

    Christmas Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

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

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    Bake up a batch of chewy candy cane sugar cookies that become festive for the holidays with crushed candy canes baked in.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies

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

    Lemon crinkle cookies or snowflakes are a chewy lemony cookie coated in powdered sugar that give them a burst of island flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies

    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Stacks of pistachio shortbread cookies
    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pistachio shortbread cookies are a rich and buttery melt-in-your-mouth treat. An easy to make slice-and-bake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Fudgy White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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

    Rich white chocolate peppermint cookies come filled with white chocolate peppermint bark. These brownie like cookies are always a hit!
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Lemon Curd Cookies made with butter, lemon zest, and homemade lemon curd filling. A bright, buttery treat with a tangy twist.
    Get the Recipe: Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Whip up these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

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

    Rich and buttery with just a hint of sweetness, these Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies have a subtle, but standout flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
    Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe

    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.
    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This Butterball Cookie Recipe only needs 6 simple ingredients. Buttery cookies with chopped walnuts coated in a blanket of confectioner sugar.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe

    Christmas Shortbread Cookies

    Christmas Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Christmas Shortbread Cookies are a festive treat that combines a rich, buttery flavor of shortbread with the sweet & fruity goodness of jam.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Shortbread Cookies

    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Peppermint Filling

    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Peppermint Filling. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    These rich chocolate cookies are rolled in seasonally colored sprinkles or sanding sugar and filled with a Peppermint Schnapps filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Peppermint Filling

    Best Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

    Best Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Italian Christmas Cookies are a favorite on every holiday dessert tray! They are buttery, flavorful little bites covered in an irresistible glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Best Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

    Quick Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (No Chill)

    Quick Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (No Chill). Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These cut out sugar cookies have no chill time and can be made in 30 minutes or less! They are sweet and crunchy and hold even the sharpest shape!
    Get the Recipe: Quick Cut-Out Sugar Cookies (No Chill)

    Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

    Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Soft and festive Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies made with cake mix and cream cheese. Easy to bake and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges!
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies

    Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Chocolate

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate crinkle cookies recipe has cherry preserves and bits of chocolate combined, perfect for a cookie exchange or valentine’s treat!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Chocolate

    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

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

    Homemade Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies will melt in your mouth but leave you with a spicy surprise. A little cayenne enhances this classic cookie recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

    Frosted Eggnog Cookies

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

    Frosted eggnog cookies recipe are soft, cake-like, holiday cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Cookies

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