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    27 Festive Christmas Cookies So Cute You’ll Want to Bake Them All

    Published: Dec 22, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Christmas is the perfect time to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies. From classic gingerbread men to colorful sugar cookies decorated like ujnicorns, there are so many fun and creative recipes to try this holiday season. Whether you're baking for family gatherings or just to enjoy at home, these 27 cute Christmas cookies will bring joy and cheer to your celebrations.

    Reindeer Cookie Balls

    Reindeer Cookie Balls.
    Photo Credit: Jello Joy.

    These reindeer Oreo balls are fun no-bake treats perfect for Christmas. With just Oreos and cream cheese, plus some pretzels and candies, you can easily create these cute reindeer cookies.

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    Coconut Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

    Coconut Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles.
    Photo Credit: Easy and Delish.

    Coconut sugar cookies with sprinkles are a delightful addition to your holiday baking. They're simple to whip up, require no chilling time, and are great for Christmas festivities.

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    Gingerbread Tree Cookies

    Gingerbread Tree Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Eat the Love.

    Gingerbread Tree Cookies are simple to whip up and great for kids to help with. They're a fun treat to bake during the Christmas season and are sure to delight everyone.

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    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    Peppermint kiss cookies are a fun holiday treat. They feature a rich chocolate base topped with adorable striped peppermint kisses, making them a great addition to your festive celebrations.

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    Melted Snowman Cookies

    Melted Snowman Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Melted Snowman Cookies are a fun treat to bake with kids during the holiday season. With just 6 simple ingredients, you can create these cute and festive cookies.

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    Billionaire Alfajores

    Billionaire Alfajores with Homemade Dulce de Leche & Toasted Coconut.
    Photo Credit: The Sage Apron.

    These cookies are soft and buttery, packed with a generous layer of homemade dulce de leche, and finished with dark chocolate and toasted coconut. They are rich and tasty, making them a great treat for the holiday season.

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    Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites

    Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites (No Bake).
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Festive no-bake Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites are simple to whip up with crushed Oreos and a creamy cheesecake filling. They're a fun treat to enjoy making with your kids during the holiday season!

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    Cutout Sugar Cookies

    Cutout Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Toasty Kitchen.

    These sugar cookies are soft and hold their shape well when baked. They have a simple vanilla glaze that you can easily color and decorate for any celebration.

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    Oreo Ornament Cookies

    Oreo Ornament Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Oreo Ornament Cookies are a simple and fun treat for the holidays. These cookies are dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles and a Rolo candy, making them look just like cute ornaments.

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    Christmas Baci di Dama Cookies

    Christmas Baci di Dama Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch.

    Christmas Baci di Dama Cookies bring a festive touch to your holiday cookie spread. With their classic hazelnut flavor, these Italian cookies are a delightful way to celebrate the season.

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    Christmas Tree Cookies

    Christmas Tree Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

    These simple shortbread cookies are great for making festive Christmas tree shapes that you can decorate however you like. With just three easy ingredients, the dough is quick to prepare and perfect for creating a fun holiday treat.

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    Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies

    Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop,

    Gingerbread cookies shaped like snowflakes and drizzled with vanilla icing are a delightful treat. These cookies are perfect for Christmas and any winter gathering.

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    Reindeer Cookies

    Reindeer Cookies.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Reindeer cookies are soft chocolate treats decorated with candy faces and pretzel antlers. This simple Christmas cookie recipe doesn't require a mixer or any chilling time.

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    Butterball Cookies

    Butterball Cookies
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Butterball Cookies are easy to make and are a tasty treat for any occasion, especially during the Christmas season. With a delightful crunch from the chopped hazelnuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.

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    Snow Globe Cookies

    Snow Globe Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Veggie Desserts.

    These Snow Globe Cookies are a fun and festive treat that will brighten up your holiday season. With a sugar cookie base and frosting that looks like snow, they're filled with cute edible Christmas scenes.

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    Eggnog Blossom Cookies

    Eggnog Blossom Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Blogghetti.

    Eggnog Blossom Cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday cookie lineup. These soft and chewy cookies are filled with the flavors of eggnog and finished off with a white chocolate kiss on top.

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    Snowman Sugar Cookies

    Snowman Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Tikkido.

    Decorating snowman sugar cookies is a fun and simple activity. You can use sparkling sugar crystals or royal icing to create beautiful cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.

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    Hot Chocolate Cookie Cup

    Hot Chocolate Cookie Cup.
    Photo Credit: Eat Travel Life.

    The holidays are a wonderful time to bake and share treats. These simple hot chocolate cookies are ideal for enjoying with family and friends or taking to a festive get-together.

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    Merry & Bright Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

    Merry & Bright Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Gluten-Free Life.

    These cookies have beautiful golden-brown edges and soft centers that are simply delightful. They are perfect for sharing with friends and family, spreading joy with every bite.

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    Oreo Melted Snowmen

    Oreo Melted Snowman Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Everyday Eileen.

    Melting Snowman Oreo Balls are a fun and easy Christmas treat that everyone will enjoy. These no-bake cookies are sure to be a highlight at your holiday gatherings.

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    Cut out Chocolate Sugar Cookies

    Cut out Chocolate Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Peanut Butter and Julie.

    Dark chocolate sugar cookies are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to make fun decorated cookies. They pair nicely with various flavors of Royal Icing, such as peppermint, almond, orange, or vanilla.

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    Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Christmas Wreath Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments.

    Christmas Wreath Cookies are easy to whip up and require only a handful of ingredients. They're perfect for baking with kids and can be given as gifts or enjoyed as a sweet treat.

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    Peppermint Sugar Cookies

    Peppermint Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Flouring Kitchen.

    Slice and bake these peppermint sugar cookies for a delightful treat that combines crisp edges with soft, chewy centers. With a refreshing peppermint flavor and a fun candy design, they're perfect for the holiday season.

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    Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

    Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Manila Spoon.

    Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that's perfect for the whole family to make together. You can either whip up some homemade sugar cookies and royal icing or simply grab some ready-made ones to save time.

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    Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree

    Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero.

    The Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree is a fun and festive dessert for the holiday season. It's easy to prepare, delicious, and makes a lovely decoration for your table.

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    Christmas Unicorn Cookies

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Fat Dad Foodie.

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies are soft, fun, and a bit magical, making them a favorite for the holiday season. They're also really simple to whip up.

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    Snowy Oreo Pinecones

    Snowy Oreo Pinecones.
    Photo Credit: Eat Cook Bake.

    Oreo Pinecones are a fun and festive treat that are simple to make and delicious. With only three ingredients, they're ideal for Christmas parties or winter celebrations.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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    1. Kathryn

      December 20, 2024 at 7:19 pm

      This is such a fabulous round up! 🙂 LOVE them all!

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