Around here, we can't get enough Christmas cookies—we even dedicated an entire month to celebrating them! Whether you're serving cookies at your annual cookie exchange or as a sweet ending to your Christmas dinner, you can't go wrong with a beautiful plate of Christmas cookies. Of course, if you're anything like Ree Drummond, you might even wrap up a tray to give out to friends and family as the tastiest DIY Christmas gift. No matter how you plan to use them (or eat them), this collection of the best Christmas cookie recipes will have you covered for any holiday party or potluck this season.
Since everyone knows that one cookie is never enough, we've made sure to round up a variety of different kinds of cookies—sandwich cookies, cut-out cookies, slice-and-bake cookies, and more. Plus, tons of options for holiday flavors, like gingerbread, eggnog, and peppermint. Looking for ideas for decorating cookies? We've got those too! Try Ree's childhood favorite Christmas cookies with an easy-to-make glaze. Or opt for something a little more intricate like the beautiful stained-glass cookies that can double as cute DIY Christmas ornament!
So get out your cutest Christmas cookie cutters and pour yourself a glass of milk, because 'tis the season!
William Dickey
1 of 80
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Chocolate and peanut butter are a classic cookie combination! Holiday tip: roll the dough in colored sanding sugar before baking for a festive decoration.
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William Dickey
2 of 80
Candy Cane Cookies
There's a hint of peppermint extract in these shortbread cookies to make them taste like the real deal. If you want them extra minty, decorate the cookies with crushed candy canes while they're still warm.
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William Dickey
3 of 80
Danish Butter Cookies
Similar to shortbread cookies, Danish cookies are a classic holiday treat. They're often sold in shiny blue tins and given as gifts around Christmas. Try your hand at making your own with this buttery Danish cookie recipe.
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William Dickey
4 of 80
Pecan Crescent Cookies
Dipping the cookies in powdered sugar while they're still warm allows the sugar to stick to the outside of the cookie. It's messy but totally worth it!
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Sommer Collier/The Pioneer Woman
5 of 80
Two-Ingredient Palmiers
Yes, two-ingredient cookies do exist—and they're ready in just 30 minutes! The cinnamon-sugar filling is perfect for Christmas but you can also switch it up with Nutella or jam if you prefer.
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The Pioneer Woman
6 of 80
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
The secret to Ree's chocolate chunk cookies: browned butter! It makes them extra soft and flavorful.
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Brian Woodcock
7 of 80
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
These easy-to-make cookies start with a shortcut ingredient: boxed cake mix! But it's the colorful sprinkles that make them extra festive.
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Brian Woodcock
8 of 80
Hot Chocolate Cookies
These chocolatey treats are made with actual packets of hot cocoa mix so you know they'll taste like the real thing! Be sure to top them with fluffy marshmallows (it's always the best part).
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Hector Sanchez
9 of 80
Linzer Cookies
These beautiful cookies can be customized to your liking—use different shape cookie cutters, then fill the sandwich cookies with your favorite jam (raspberry, currant, apricot, or cherry would all be nice).
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Danielle Daly
10 of 80
Spritz Cookies
These buttery pressed cookies will impress everyone at your holiday cookie swap. The best part is that they can be made ahead for up to one month (when frozen)—just be sure to save the decorations until you're ready to serve.
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Danielle Daly
11 of 80
Italian Christmas Cookies
These soft and cakey cookies are perfectly balanced by the delicate hard-shell glaze. They'll make a beautiful addition to your holiday cookie plate.
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Danielle Daly
12 of 80
Rugelach
Serve these pastry-like cookies for Christmas or Hanukkah! They're filled with cinnamon-sugar, nuts, and raisins for a soft and chewy treat.
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Brian Woodcock
13 of 80
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies are always a hit! They're easy to make but look beautiful on your holiday table.
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Danielle Daly
14 of 80
Sugar Cookies
This classic sugar cookie recipe is one of Ree's favorites—it's soft, light, and melt-in-your-mouth good.
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Will Dickey
15 of 80
Brian Woodcock
16 of 80
Oreo Cookie Truffles
During the holidays, your oven is likely on overdrive. Luckily, these no-bake cookies won't take up any precious oven space. They're so easy to make!
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The Pioneer Woman
17 of 80
Brandy Snaps
Whip up this gorgeously crisp cookie in just 20 minutes! It's filled with a whipped filling just like a cannoli, but it's so easy to make.
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William Dickey
18 of 80
My Favorite Christmas Cookies
This recipe is from Ree's mom, Gee, and features a flavorful sugar cookie dough. "These are my all-time favorite, nostalgic, comfort-food, fun-to-make, low-fuss, low-brow, high-calorie, non-snobby, yummy Christmas cookie of all time," Ree says. How could you not make them?
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Ralph Smith
19 of 80
Chocolate-Peppermint Slice-and-Bake Cookies
These chocolate-peppermint cookies will look gorgeous on your cookie platters. You could experiment with using different festive candies in addition to the peppermint pieces.
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Ralph Smith
20 of 80
Ralph Smith
21 of 80
Gingerbread Slice-and-Bake Cookies
The diamonds of candied ginger give these cookies a creative, elegant look. If you love ginger, these are for you!
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Ralph Smith
22 of 80
Oatmeal-Cherry Slice-and-Bake Cookies
Top these chewy oatmeal cookies with a white chocolate drizzle. Each one is packed with white chocolate chips and dried cherries.
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Johnny Miller
23 of 80
Red Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
Dust these cherry thumbprint cookies with red sugar for an extra-gorgeous effect!
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Ralph Smith
24 of 80
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Sprinkle white nonpareils on the sides of these red velvet sandwich cookies for an added wow factor. Your friends and family will be so impressed!
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Ralph Smith
25 of 80
Gingerbread Cowboy Boot Cookies
Johnny Miller
26 of 80
Chocolate-Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
There's a well of melted chocolate in the middle of these fudgy cookies. Um, yes please!
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Ralph Smith
27 of 80
Loaded Holiday Slice-and-Bake Cookies
There are lots of delicious ingredients in these cookies, like peanut butter, hazelnut spread, and pecans.
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Johnny Miller
28 of 80
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Dulce de Leche
Rich gingerbread and gooey dulce de leche come together in one heavenly cookie. Just looking at them will make your mouth water!
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Johnny Miller
29 of 80
Almond-Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Keep it simple with these almond cookies that have a dollop of raspberry jam in the middle.
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William Dickey
30 of 80
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
It doesn't get more Christmassy than these chocolate cookies. They look like they've been dusted with snow and topped with candy canes.
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