15 Yummy Christmas Cookies Recipes You Will Enjoy!

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Trimming the Christmas tree and decorating the house while listening to amazing Christmas music are the first traditions that come to mind, but another favorite would have to be baking cookies. Baking holiday cookies is definitely a family favorite Christmas tradition!

If your holidays aren’t complete without baking, then let’s talk cookies!

Make the most of this Christmas by trying out any of these 15 delicious cookies- not only are they yummy and easy to make as long as you consult the individual recipe but also are they perfect;y decorated for the season. Yum!

15 Yummy Christmas Cookies You Will Enjoy!

1. Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

If you’re looking for a new Christmas cookie favorite, these buttery vanilla thumbprint cookies rolled in sugar and filled with wells of dark chocolate ganache (and a hint of bourbon!) are just perfect!

{Recipe by Sam of Sugar Spun Run}

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe HERE

2. Easy Sugar Cookies With Icing

This recipe makes a simple, versatile vanilla sugar cookie to deliver sharp, defined edges! You can decorate these cookies with sanding sugar and pipe-able sugar cookie frosting.

{Recipe by Sam of Sugar Spun Run}

Easy Sugar Cookies With Icing Recipe HERE

3. Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Chocolate sugar cookies for Christmas are a favorite! These cookies bake up beautifully with defined edges (no spreading!) and the best flavor! The recipe includes my favorite easy sugar cookie icing (it’s not royal icing)!

{Recipe by Sam of Sugar Spun Run}

Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe HERE

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4. Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies

Looking for a delicious change from the classic sugar cookies? This soft cookie with a little crunch is what you need. Just the perfect Christmas cookie addition!

{Recipe by Rosemary of An Italian In My Kitchen}

Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies Recipe HERE

5. Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Looking for another perfect Christmas cookie to add to your holiday baking list? Enjoy these buttery cookies filled with your favorite sweet jam.

{Recipe from Butter with a Side of Bread}

Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe HERE

6. Apricot Kolaches – A Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cookie

Take your holiday baking to a whole new level by introducing these Hungarian goodies. They are sweet, crispy, sensational, and addicting, and the apricot filling is just the right amount of sweet to set off the flakey, buttery pastry.

{Recipe by Lindsey Farr of Chef Lindsey Farr}

Hungarian Christmas Cookie Recipe HERE

7. Holiday Spritz Cookies

This festive season, enjoy these light, delicate butter cookie flavored with vanilla and lemon. Yum!

{Recipe by Lindsey Farr of Chef Lindsey Farr}

Holiday Spritz Cookies Recipe HERE

8. Grandmas Old Fashioned Soft Sugar Cookies

For some pillowy-soft Christmas delights, you will love these yummies with just a hint of vanilla cookies.

{Recipe by Lindsey Farr of Chef Lindsey Farr}

Old Fashioned Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe HERE

9. Chocolate Swirled Meringue Cookies

Try some gluten-free chocolate swirled meringue cookies. Colorful, delightfully crisp on the outside, and with a melt-in-your-mouth texture inside, you’ll be up for some delicacies this cookie season.

{Recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction}

Chocolate Swirled Meringue Cookies Recipe HERE

10. Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are soft and turn out picture-perfect! The super-easy dough makes these the best Christmas cookies for your holiday baking!

{Recipe by Nora of Savory Nothings}

Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe HERE

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11. Drop Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Ditch the rolling pin, toss the cookie cutters, and break out our mixers because it’s time to for drop style sprinkle sugar cookies. You will love these buttery cookies!

{Recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction}

Drop Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe HERE

12. Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

Think big flavor, crisp edges, and mega chewy centers, and you’ll love these maple brown sugar cookies. Top with maple icing for the ultimate fall cookie!

{Recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction}

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe HERE

13. Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies

When you think of a White Christmas, it’s all about snowballs. So, why not bring the snowballs in and make such delicious chocolate chip snowball cookies with no eggs and just 6 ingredients! Sweet and utterly addictive!

{Recipe by Sam of Sugar Spun Run}

Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies Recipe HERE

14. Butter Snowballs

If you love holiday baking, these butter snowballs are right up your alley! These are soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a dusting of powdered sugar. Add them to your holiday cookie plates and dessert tables.

{Recipe by Kristine of Kristine’s Kitchen}

Butter Snowballs Recipe HERE

15. Christmas Meltaway Cookies

Meltaway cookies are a soft, lightly sweet shortbread cookie that literally melts away in your mouth. Top it with a thin glaze and red and green sprinkles for a festive Christmas cookie treat.

{Recipe by Amber of Dessert Now, Dinner Later}

Christmas Meltaway Cookies Recipe HERE