Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes to Make You Look Like a Baking Pro
Whether you're a baking novice or a holiday cookie expert, you'll love our collection of simple recipes to fill out your cookie plate.
By:
Liz Gray
Classic Sugar Cookies
Make this traditional cutout sugar cookie in your favorite holiday shapes with just six basic ingredients. Get the recipe.
Cashew Dulce De Leche Cookies
Dress basic sugar cookies up for the holidays with chopped cashews, cinnamon and a drizzle of dulce de leche. Get the recipe.
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
This sturdy dough is perfect for gingerbread architecture during the holiday season...or just traditional gingerbread men. Get the recipe.
Chocolate Cutout Cookies
Sprinkle sparkling sanding sugar atop these cookies just before baking, or bake them plain and sandwich with nut butter or your favorite jam. Get the recipe.
Chocolate and Candied Orange Cutouts
Chocolate cookie dough gets a holiday upgrade from sweet candied orange topping. Get the recipe.
Chocolate-Vanilla Striped Cookies
These bakery-worthy cookies are simple to make. To get the striped effect, stack layers of vanilla and chocolate dough before cutting and baking each slice. Get the recipe.
Chocolate-Almond Biscotti
Chocolate, coffee and almonds mix together to make these sweet and crunchy Italian treats. Serve them with hot cocoa or cappuccinos for a truly seasonal accompaniment. Get the recipe.
Rugelach With Raisin-Walnut Filling
These Eastern European pastries are known for their crescent-roll shape, and can be filled with nuts, fruit preserves and spices before baking. Get the recipe.
French Madeleines
These sweet, buttery treats are especially delicious when dipped in melted chocolate. Get the recipe.
Jam-Filled Linzer Cookies
Raspberry and apricot jam are sandwiched between two buttery crusts with a small cutout on top to create this classic holiday dessert. Get the recipe.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Buttery, nutty Mexican wedding cookies are perfect for any festive occasion, especially the holidays. Get the recipe.
Gooey Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Part cookie, party brownie, this soft chocolate cookies are as simple as it gets. Since there's no creaming or rolling involved in this recipe, you can make them even if you're without a rolling pin or a mixer. Get the recipe.
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies
These two-layer cookies have a brownie base with a swirled cheesecake topper. Finished with a layer of chocolate chips, these super-rich bars will floor your chocolate-loving friends and family. Get the recipe.
Buttered Scotch Blondies
Swapping store-bought butterscotch chips for sugar, butter and good-quality Scotch whiskey make these easy-to-make blondies worthy of a holiday cookie plate. Get the recipe.
Champagne and Coconut Chocolate Truffles
This easy dessert is a great addition to a cookie plate. Mixing in Champagne and cognac before rolling in coconut makes these worthy of a gourmet chocolate shop. Get the recipe.
Cranberry-Orange Oatmeal Cookies
Comforting and classic, these are sure to please guests of all ages. Cranberries and orange zest add seasonal flavor. Get the recipe.
From:
Sam Henderson
Mincemeat Thumbprint Cookies
Revive Grandma's holiday traditions with these mincemeat-filled thumbprint cookies. Despite the name, the filling is a mixture of fruit, nuts and spices — no meat here! Get the recipe.
From:
Sam Henderson
Pecan Tassies
Like mini pecan pies, these tart-like cookies have a shortbread crust and a maple-pecan filling. Get the recipe.
From:
Sam Henderson
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate-peppermint bark is a fixture of the holiday season. Here, it gives chocolate cookies a seasonal twist. Get the recipe.
Tuxedo Cookies
Friends and family will flip for these crunchy, chocolatey cookies filled with rich mascarpone cream and then rolled in mini chocolate chips. Get the recipe.
From:
Sam Henderson
Ganache-Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make this perennial favorite special enough for the holiday season by dipping each cookie into a simple-to-make chocolate ganache. Get the recipe.
Homemade Maple-Nut Toffee
Take the traditional taste of toffee up a notch with the addition of real maple syrup. It's perfect for holiday gift-giving or just enjoying yourself. Get the recipe.
From:
Sam Henderson
Salted Caramel Brownies
Top dense chocolate brownies with a gooey salted caramel layer for a decadent dessert worthy of a special occasion. Get the recipe.
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