10 Festive and Delicious Christmas Cookies

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! With Christmas just around the corner, what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by filling your home with the sweet aroma of freshly baked homemade cookies. To spread some holiday cheer we’ve rounded up 10 of the best Christmas cookies on the internet. Read on and satisfy your sweet tooth!

 

The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe by Sugar Spun Run 

Sugar Cookies are a holiday staple. Something about biting into a sweet frosted sugar cookie cut-out into your favorite holiday shapes just makes you feel festive. Head on over to Sugar Spun Run for the perfect cut-out sugar cookie recipe.

Christmas Sugar Cookie

The Perfect Gingerbread Cookies by Savory Nothings

If you’re looking for a timeless holiday treat, think Gingerbread cookies! 

Savory Nothings combines cinnamon, warm ginger, molasses and more to make the perfect gingerbread cookies with just the right amount of spice.

Gingerbread cookie

Insanely Delicious Turtle Cookies by The Kitchen Is My Playground

If you have a sweet tooth this amazing recipe by The Kitchen Is My Playground is just for you. These insanely delicious turtle cookies combine chocolate, pecans, and caramel to make this festive holiday treat.

 

Turtle cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies by The Farm Girl Gabs

Originating in Italy these cake-like cookies are sure to please. These versatile cookies can be made in many shapes and configurations and are topped with a sweet glaze and sprinkles. Yum!

Italian Cookies

Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies by Bake de Jour

If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe give these Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies a try. The best part about thumbprint cookies is that they only require common household ingredients and can be filled with whatever you like.

Strawberry Jam Cookies

Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies by Lord Byron’s Kitchen

Who can resist the smell of a fresh batch of shortbread cookies? Lord Byron’s Kitchen’s recipe takes this holiday classic to the next level with creamy rich peanut butter! The best part is they’re made with only a few simple ingredients.

 

Peanut butter shortbread cookies

 

Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies by Inside Brew Crew Life

Did somebody say Oreos and Peppermint?! Made with cake mix, Oreos, and peppermint crunchies, these delicious cookies are jam-packed with holiday flavor and are sure to be a hit!


Oreo Peppermint Cookies

 

Kris Kringle Crinkles by Two Sisters 

Spread some holiday cheer with these fun and festive Christmas cookies. These fluffy cookies are light and soft in the middle but with a nice crunch on the outside. Two Sisters instantly transforms this recipe into your new favorite holiday treat by adding red and green food coloring and peppermint extract. 

 

Kris Kringle cookies

 

Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies by Liv For Cake

You can’t go wrong with these heavenly holiday cookies from Liv For Cake. Not only are they beautiful these classic chocolate cookies are sure to bring you holiday cheer as they are dipped and topped with crushed candy canes.

Dark chocolate candy cane cookies

 

4 Ingredient Almond Joy Cookies by Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons

I don’t know about you but Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons had me at 4 ingredients! These yummy cookies are super simple to make and taste like your favorite candy bar.

Almond joy cookies