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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    25 Magical Xmas Cookie Recipes Santa Will Thank You For

    Published: Dec 3, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Xmas cookie recipes are the perfect way to bring some extra cheer to your holiday season. Whether you’re baking for a cozy family gathering or leaving treats out for Santa, there’s something magical about homemade cookies during this time of year. These recipes are great for creating that holiday vibe, filling your kitchen with the scents and flavors that make everything feel a little more festive. Grab your apron, preheat the oven, and let’s make this season unforgettable, one batch at a time!

    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.

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    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

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Double chocolate cookies are a rich and decadent cookie with a gooey chocolate chunk in every bite. A shortbread type dough that you just slice and bake.
    Get the Recipe: Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    White Chocolate Cookie

    A plate of oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk.
    White Chocolate Cookie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White chocolate cookie recipe with oatmeal mixed in bake up some decadent, chewy cookies, good enough to share.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cookie

    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A single chocolate chip cookie with a piece broken off.
    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for brown butter chocolate chip cookies may change your life. Instructions on how to brown butter included!
    Get the Recipe: Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Walnut Cookies Recipe

    Walnut shortbread cookies on a plate next to a cup of tea.
    Walnut Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Walnut cookies recipe are buttery shortbread cookies made with cream cheese and surrounded by walnut pieces for a decadent treat.
    Get the Recipe: Walnut Cookies Recipe

    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies With Frosting

    A platter of decorated Christmas cookies
    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies With Frosting. 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: Christmas Sprinkle Cookies With Frosting

    Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

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

    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: Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. 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: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    A close-up of a thanksgiving cookie oatmeal treat with a bite taken out, resting on a dark surface. Crumbs are visible near the bitten edge.
    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies have a smooth and creamy filling surrounded by an amazing chewy cookie. They are NOT hard to make and worth an extra step. Salted peanuts add a surprising crunch. An absolutely perfect sandwich cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Sandwich 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

    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies

    Coconut falling onto brown butter cookies
    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This amazing brown butter coconut cookie recipe is made with brown butter for a rich nutty flavor. Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, the perfect cookie for a coconut lover.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Coconut Cookies

    Confetti Cookies

    A platter of sprinkle cookies.
    Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Confetti Cookies are a buttery cookie filled with fun colorful sprinkles and then iced with a butter frosting and more sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Confetti Cookies

    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

    Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Two carrot cake sandwich cookies propped up and laying on a napkin
    Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Celebrate SPRING with all the flavors of a carrot cake but in cookie form with a cream cheese filled carrot cake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios

    Pistachio and cranberry shortbread cookies on a black background.
    Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cranberry shortbread cookies with pistachios for a melt-in-your-mouth buttery treat that will be a favorite for your next cookie exchange.
    Get the Recipe: Dried Cranberry Shortbread Cookies With Pistachios

    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

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies are a delicious cookie made even better with a cheesecake center.
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cream Cheese 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

    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Iced pumpkin cookies on a cooking rack.
    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    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

    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Coconut oatmeal cookies.
    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Coconut oatmeal cookies with oats, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon—crispy outside, chewy inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy, homemade treat.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    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

    Pistachio Cookies

    Pistachio Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Pudding mix Pistachio Cookies Recipe makes soft, chewy cookies, with bits of crunchy pistachios, sweet dried cranberries, & a hint of almond.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cookies

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