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    Published: Oct 23, 2019 · Modified: Jul 31, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    Christmas Cookies Recipe Roundup

    What would Christmas be without the smell of homemade cookies baking in the oven? I, personally, don't want to find out!

    Today's colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup will keep your house smelling delicious every day of the month... and then some!!

    Colossal Christmas Cookie recipe roundup title text collage images.

    Even if you have traditional Christmas cookies recipes you make every year, it's always fun to add some new ones to the repertoire.

    Especially if you're giving them as gifts, hosting a cookie exchange party, or dropping a big box of homemade cookies off at a local shelter.

    Christmas cookies are a warm hug, filled with love. What could be better than that?

    By clicking on the titles below, you’ll be taken directly to the recipe you’re interested in at that particular food blogger’s site. From there you can read more about the dish, find out the ingredient list, and learn the cooking instructions.

    All the bloggers you’ll see listed below have specifically submitted their sites and their Christmas cookies recipes, and I thank each and every one of them for their delicious contributions!

    • Pistachio Cranberry Snowball Cookies from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "Pistachio Cranberry Snowball Cookies are a must-make cookie for the holidays. They’re light, softly crunchy, and buttery sweet. You just can’t go wrong with something described as buttery sweet!"

    A photo of Christmas cookies for a colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup.
    • Christmas Pinwheel Cookies (pictured below) from Bread Booze Bacon
    A photo of Christmas cookies for a colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup.
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumb Print Cookies (pictured below) from Homemade Interest
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Peppermint Chocolate Brownie Cookies (pictured below) from Salt and Lavender
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Shortbread (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "These Peppermint Shortbread Cookies will be the star of any cookie platter. They’re all dressed up and ready to party!"

    Vertical photo of red and green cookies dipped in chocolate with peppermint candy and Santa in the background.
    • Ricotta Cookies from Big Flavors Tiny Kitchen
    • Ginger Snaps from Served Up with Love
    • Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Balancing Motherhood
    • Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies from Brooklyn Farmgirl
    • Mexican Hot Chocolate Shortbread from Bread Booze Bacon
    • Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies from Real Housemoms
    • Delicious Bar Cookies from Plowing Through Life
    • Ginger Snap Cookies from Homemade Interest
    • Easy Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate from Salt and Lavender
    • Pecan Cookies from Savory Tooth
    • Scottish Shortbread Cookies from The Seasoned Mom
    • Holiday Shortbread Ghee Cookies from Food Pleasure Health
    • Fairy Drops from A Day in the Life on the Farm
    • 15-Minute Crispy Peanut Thins from Sprinkles and Sprouts
    • Spiked Eggnog Cookies from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    • Snowy Chocolate Pine Cones from Living Smart Girl
    • Gluten-Free White Chocolate with Peppermint Cookies (pictured below) from Noshtastic
    A photo of Christmas cookies for a colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup.
    • Old-Fashioned Rocks Cookies (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "This vintage cookie recipe dates back to the 1930s. Vintage Rocks Cookies are fast and easy to make and don’t require any special equipment. A large bowl and a spoon will work wonderfully well. After all, if it was good enough for grandma…"

    Vertical photo of a closeup of rocks cookies on a platter with a baking sheet filled with cookies in the background.
    • Gingerbread Cookies (pictured below) from Kristine's Kitchen Blog
    Christmas Cookies Recipe Roundup
    • Santa's Favorite Sugar Cookie (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "These have become a staple cookie in our home for the holidays since my kids were little. It just wouldn't be Christmas without them, and Santa loves them too!"

    Christmas Cookies Recipe Roundup
    • Candy Cane Cookies (pictured below) from Home Cooking Memories
    A photo of Christmas cookies for a colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup.
    • Gingerbread House Recipe and Tutorial (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "This Gingerbread House Tutorial is a comprehensive recipe along with tips and tricks so you can learn from our successes, as well as our mistakes."

    Horizontal photo of a gingerbread house with frosted wheat roof, candy cane sides, and a pretzel fence.
    • Grandma's Christmas Cookies from Big Flavors Tiny Kitchen
    • Paleo Sugar-Free Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies from Wholesome Yum
    • Chai Spiced Gingerbread Stars from The Frugal Foodie Mama
    • Candy Dreams Christmas Cookies from Spaceships and Laser Beams
    • Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Perfect Cut Cookies from Noshtastic
    • Cherry Cream Cheese Cookies from Kristine's Kitchen Blog
    • Cream Cheese Chocolate Cookies from Call Me PMc
    • Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies from Swanky Recipes
    • Eggnog Cookies from Love from the Oven
    • Buckeye Cookies from Baking Beauty
    • Crispy Clementine Cookies from Fab Food for All
    • Hungarian Poppy Seed Pinwheel Cookies from Palatable Pastime
    • Gingerbread Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
    • White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Foodtastic Mom
    • Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies from The Things We'll Make
    • Easy Whipped Shortbread Cookies (pictured below) from Janine Huldie
    Christmas Cookies Recipe Roundup
    • Eggless Walnut Raspberry Linzer Cookies (pictured below) from Sweet and Savory Meals
    Christmas Cookies Recipe Roundup
    • Gingerbread Yule Log Cookies (pictured below) from Food Meanderings
    A photo of Christmas cookies for a colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup.
    • Chocolate Covered Oreos (pictured below) from The Monday Box
    A photo of Christmas cookies for a colossal Christmas cookies recipe roundup.
    • Mint Chocolate Meringue Cookies from Fun Money Mom
    • Gluten-Free White Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
    • Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Egg-Free Crinkle Cookies from Nerdy Mama
    • Christmas Wreath Cookies from Served from Scratch
    • Holiday Linzer Cookies from The Organic Kitchen
    • Slovak Spiced Honey Cookies from Almost Bananas
    • Snowman Cookies from Down Redbud Drive
    • Soft Sliced Eggnog Cookies from Delicious on a Dime
    • Virtual Advent Calendar Bauble Cookies from Life at the Zoo
    • Mexican Wedding Cookies from A Southern Soul
    • Strawberry Jamborees from Cookies Coffee and Crafts
    • Candy Cane Tassies from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    • Easy Stained Glass Cookies from Cooking LSL
    • Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Cookies from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
    • Pistachio Wedding Cookies from Soulfully Made
    • Double Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies from Baked Broiled and Basted
    • Elf Sugar Cookies (pictured below) from The Monday Box
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (pictured below) from Let's Eat Cake
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Brownie Roll-Out Snowflakes (pictured below) from Foodal
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Gingerbread Holly Cookies (pictured below) from The Flying Couponer
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Gingerbread House Ideas from Red Ted Art
    • Neon Chocolate Sugar Cookies from Sweet and Savory Meals
    • Italian Rainbow Cookies from A Bride on a Budget
    • Gluten and Dairy-Free Christmas Tree Spiced Biscuits from Honest Mum 
    • Holiday Biscotti from Food Meanderings
    • Maple Bacon Cookies from Bacon is Magic
    • Candy Cane Hershey Kiss Cookies from Crayons and Cravings
    • Pinwheel Sugar Cookies from Balancing Motherhood
    • Hot Chocolate No-Bake Cookies from Sugar and Soul
    • Low-Carb Gingerbread Cookies from Low-Carb No-Carb
    • Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies from Flavor the Moments
    • Besitos de Coco Coconut Kisses from Food Lust People Love 
    • Low-Carb Gingerbread Spritz Cookies from All Day I Dream About Food
    • Holiday Sugar Sprinkled Butter Cookies from Family Around the Table
    • Grain-Free Chocolate Crinkles from Recipes to Nourish
    • Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkles (pictured below and featured in the video) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "Christmas Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies are tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, thanks to the fun and colorful sprinkles."

    A plate of cream cheese Christmas sprinkle cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Shortbread (pictured below) from An Italian in My Kitchen
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Orange Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies (pictured below) from Recipes from a Pantry
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Snow Cookies from Cristina's Cucina
    • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Mom vs the Boys
    • Salted Caramel Cookies from Dancing Through the Rain
    • Gingerbread Reindeer Cake Cookies from For the Love of Food
    • Chocolate Marshmallow Meltaways from Joelen's Recipe Journal
    • Chocolate M&M Cookies from Sharing Life's Moments
    • Lavender Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies from Let's Eat Cake
    • Black and White Cookies from Foodal
    • Mint Middle Fudge Crinkles from Accidental Happy Baker
    • Easy Peppermint Bark Cookies from One TIPsy Chick
    • Chocolate Cut Out Cookies from Attainable Sustainable
    • Anise Cookies from We are All Magic
    • Lofthouse Sugar Cookies from Baking and Boys
    • Red Velvet Cookie Cups from Wild Wild Whisk
    • Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Meringues from Boulder Locavore
    • Pignoli Cookies from Joy-Filled Eats
    • Almondina Hazelnut Date Thins from Savoring the Good
    • Santa Swirl Sugar Cookies (pictured below) from Renee's Kitchen Adventures
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Mini Gingerbread House Mug Topper (pictured below) from Noshtastic
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Hot Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (pictured below) from Baking Beauty
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Gingerbread Cookies (pictured below) from The PKP Way
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Easy Christmas Cookies from Common Sense Home
    • Grain-Free Cherry Amaretto Cookies from Girl in Healing
    • Gluten-Free Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies from Flippin' Delicious
    • Molasses Sugar Cookies from Mom Always Finds Out
    • Red Velvet Cake Cookies from Peas and Crayons
    • Perfect Paleo Peppermint Cookies from TexanErin
    • Grain-Free Tahini Molasses Cookies from And Here We Are
    • Scottish Snowballs Sandwich Cookies with Coconut and Raspberry Jam from Cristina's Cucina
    • Grandma Charlotte's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies from Pink Fortitude
    • Christmas Lights Shortbread Cookies from Super Mom No Cape
    • Chai Snickerdoodles from Ottawa Mommy Club
    • Slice and Bake Christmas Tree Cookies from Mom Loves Baking
    • Sweet and Salty Butter Pecan Cookies from Bunny's Warm Oven
    • Reindeer Wrangler Cookies from Uncle Jerry's Kitchen
    • Honey Cinnamon Cookies from Natalie's Happy Health
    • Christmas Tree Brownie Pops (pictured below) from Five Heart Home
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Soft Cinnamon Gingerbread Cookies (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "Make Christmas, even more, delicious with these Soft Cinnamon Sugar Gingerbread Cookies. They’re sugar and spice and all things nice."

    A closeup photo of soft gingerbread cookies in a holly berry dish with a cardinal for a Christmas cookie recipe roundup.
    • Hungarian Kifli Cookies (pictured below) from Mildly Meandering 
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies (pictured below) from Liv for Cake
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Christmas Cookie Sticks from Ottawa Mommy Club
    • Hungarian Christmas Cookies from Ann's Entitled Life
    • Gluten-Free Cranberry Almond Biscotti from Low-Carb Yum
    • Peppermint Chocolate Sugar Cookies from Lights Camera Bake
    • Cherry Coconut Drops from Super Mom No Cape
    • Decorating Store Bought Holiday Cookies from Experimental Homesteader
    • German Christmas Cookies (Lebkuchen) from Happy Kitchen
    • Christmas Cookies with Buttercream Frosting from Mighty Mrs.
    • Gluten-Free Hot Chocolate Cookies from Hunny I'm Home
    • Ugly Sweater Party Cookie from The Celebration Shoppe
    • Chocolate Sack Cookies from Vegan in the Freezer
    • Glazed Lemon Ricotta Cookies from Pook's Pantry
    • Mini Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies from Sweet ReciPEAS
    • Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies from Mom on Timeout
    • Peanut Butter Cup Blossom Cookies from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
    • Peppermint Macarons (pictured below) from What the Fork
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup 2018
    • Christmas Pudding Cookies (pictured below) from Culinary Ginger
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Cardamom Protein Cookie Gingerbread House (pictured below) from Spabettie
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Polar Bear Cookies (pictured below) from Noshing with the Nolands
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Monster Cookies from Montana Homesteader
    • Eggnog Biscotti from Home Cooking Memories
    • Super Food Christmas Cookies from VegAnnie
    • Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies from Baking Beauty
    • Brown Sugar Cookies from Courtney's Sweets
    • Ande's Mint Cookies from Savory Simple
    • Eggnog Madeleines from My Kitchen Love
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumb Prints from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
    • Soft and Chewy Almond Butter Cookies from Katie Chase
    • Gluten-Free Vanilla Crescent Cookies from Fearless Dining
    • German Pfeffernusse Cookies from Mildly Meandering
    • Almond Spice Christmas Wreath Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
    • Poinsettia Ball Cookies from Grumpy's Honeybunch
    • Gingerbread Tree Cookies from Eat the Love
    • Chewy Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies from Homemade and Yummy
    • Christmas Lights Slice and Bake Cookies (pictured below) from Mom Loves Baking
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Decorated Christmas Cookies (pictured below) from The Decorated Cookie
    A photo of cookies for a Colossal Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup.
    • Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks (pictured below) from The Crumby Kitchen
    Christmas Cookie Recipe Roundup
    • Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Chai Cookies from The Healthy Home Cook
    • Rose Cardamom and Pistachio Snowball Cookies from OMG Yummy!
    • Rusk Cookie Recipe from Teaspoon of Goodness
    • Nana's Anise Pierniki Polish Christmas Cookies from The Crumby Kitchen
    • Peanut Butter Blossoms from What the Fork
    • Snow Covered Coconut Christmas Tree Cookies from Nourished and Nestle
    • No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cookies from The Suburban Soapbox
    • Greek Christmas Honey Cakes from Scrummy Lane
    • Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies from Beyond the Chicken Coop
    • Toffee Almond Snowball Cookies from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
    • Candy Cane Blossoms from Cupcake Diaries
    • 'Smores Chocolate Chip Cookies from We're Parents
    • Sicilian Fig Cookies from Zag Left
    • Peppermint Shortbread Pinwheel Cookies from Comfortably Domestic
    • Fried Rosette Snowflake Cookies (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "Part of the fun of eating a Fried Rosette Snowflake Cookie is the dusting of confectioners sugar that will snow down the front of your shirt as you crunch into these crispy little holiday treats. There’s no way around it so just give in and let it snow!"

    A plate of fried rosette snowflake cookies with two white deer in the background for Christmas cookie recipe roundup.

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    1. Fitoru fitness says

      December 06, 2019 at 9:25 am

      Great round up! You can tell that you took the time to find the good recipes.

      Reply
    2. Holly says

      November 03, 2019 at 3:36 am

      Hi Renee - What a fun roundup of Christmas cookies! PINNED! Thank you for including Grandma Charlotte's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly

      Reply
    3. Holly says

      October 29, 2019 at 6:14 am

      Hi Renee - OH WOW look at all of these amazing Christmas cookies. PINNED! Thank you for including Grandma Charlotte's sugar cookies. My heart is full of gratitude. Hugs, Holly

      Reply
    4. Jenn says

      October 24, 2019 at 8:29 am

      Oh man! Cannot wait to cook my way through this tasty list of cookies! Love them so!

      Reply
    5. Tayler Ross says

      October 24, 2019 at 8:19 am

      Wow! So many great ideas here. I especially love all of the peppermint cookies!

      Reply
    6. Sandra Clayton Rose says

      May 06, 2019 at 6:50 am

      Thank you for this wonderful Christmas Cookie List.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        May 06, 2019 at 7:03 am

        It is my pleasure, Sandra. I'm glad you are enjoying it!!
        Have a lovely day!
        Renee

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    7. Su Mucheng says

      April 25, 2019 at 6:29 am

      Great recipes love it. Thanks for posting.

      Reply
    8. Nikki says

      November 30, 2018 at 9:51 am

      What a fabulous collection of Christmas Cookies! I cannot wait to get to baking! Thank you for including my Pistachio Wedding Cookies!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 30, 2018 at 10:09 am

        My pleasure. Thank you, Nikki!

        Reply
    9. Jill McOwen says

      November 28, 2018 at 10:40 pm

      Truly something for everyone in this collection. Pinning! And thanks so much for including my recipe for White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies!

      Reply
    10. Camilla Hawkins says

      November 23, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      What an amazing collection of festive cookies! Thank you for including my Crispy Clementine Cookies:-)

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 24, 2018 at 6:51 am

        My pleasure!!

        Reply
    11. Crystal Green says

      November 23, 2018 at 10:13 am

      This is an excellent roundup of cookie recipes. I appreciate the fact that you included mine in the mix.

      Reply

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