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    Home » Christmas Recipes

    26 Easy Christmas Cookies for Busy Bakers

    Published: Dec 6, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    The holiday season is the perfect time to bake up some sweet treats, but busy schedules can make it tough to find the time. Here are 26 easy Christmas cookie recipes that are quick to prepare and sure to bring joy to your celebrations. From classic favorites to fun new ideas, these cookies will help you spread holiday cheer without spending all day in the kitchen.

    Butterball Cookies

    Butterball Cookies
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Butterball Cookies are simple to whip up and are delicious any time of the year, especially during Christmas. They have a nice crunch from the chopped hazelnuts, making them a delicious treat that everyone loves.

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    Walnut Crescent Cookies

    Walnut Crescent Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments,

    Walnut Crescent Cookies are a deliciously crumbly treat that everyone will love during the Holidays. These cookies are simple to prepare and are great for sharing with family and friends.

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    Sugar Plum Thumbprint Cookies

    Sugar Plum Thumbprint Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Blogghetti.

    Festive sugar plum thumbprint cookies are a great treat to set out for Santa. These sweet butter cookies, topped with frosting, gumdrops, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, will be a standout on your holiday cookie trays.

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    White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

    White Chocolate Matcha Cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These cookies combine matcha powder and white chocolate chips, creating a chewy and buttery treat that's perfect for matcha lovers. Even if you're not a fan of matcha, these cookies might just change your mind.

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    Peppermint Meltaways

    Peppermint Meltaways.
    Photo Credit: Blend with Spices.

    These Christmas cookies are light, buttery, and simply delightful. Topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes, they add a festive touch to your holiday treats!

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    Swedish Gingerbread Cookies

    Swedish Gingerbread Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Caroline's Cooking.

    Pepparkakor are tasty, crispy Swedish gingerbread cookies with a nice spice to them. They're simple to whip up and perfect for Christmas, and you can even decorate them with icing if you want.

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    Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies

    Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Simply Scratch Made.

    Festive Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies are great for holiday cookie trays, Christmas parties, or leaving out for Santa. This cookie dough is packed with red and green M&Ms, sprinkles, and two kinds of chocolate chips!

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    Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies

    Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Festive Gingerbread Cheesecake Cookies are a fun and simple treat for the holidays. These gingerbread cookie cups are filled with warm spices and a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped off with colorful sprinkles.

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    Loaded Christmas Cookies

    Homemade Christmas Cookies.
    Photo Credit: In the Kitch,

    This year, share a plate of colorful, loaded Christmas cookies with your friends and family. With bright red-and-green M&Ms, tiny marshmallows, and festive sprinkles, these cookies are quick to whip up and have a nice crispy outside with a chewy center.

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    Christmas Snowflake Cookies

    Christmas Snowflake Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream.

    These Christmas snowflake cookies are a fun way to celebrate the holidays. They're great for sharing at cookie exchanges, giving as gifts, or adding to your festive dessert spread.

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    Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies

    Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Cagle Diaries.

    These sugar cookies are shaped like a Christmas tree and topped with tasty green frosting and festive sprinkles. They're great for your holiday dessert table or any festive gathering.

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    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are a fun and festive treat that are simple to whip up during the holiday season. Just grab your favorite sugar cookie mix, mix in some cream cheese, bake them, and top with frosting and colorful sprinkles!

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    Soft Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

    Soft Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles.
    Photo Credit: Broken Oven Baking.

    Sugar cookies with sprinkles are great for any celebration. These soft and chewy vanilla cookies are packed with colorful sprinkles and can be ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.

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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 baking with kids. They're a festive treat that adds a special touch to Christmas celebrations.

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    Double Chocolate Mint Cookies

    Double Chocolate Mint Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Baked Abundance.

    These cookies feature a delicious chocolate dough filled with chocolate chips and bits of Andes mints. A hint of peppermint extract gives them an extra minty kick.

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    Christmas Unicorn Cookies

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Fat Dad Foodie.

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies are a fun and soft treat that add a bit of magic to your holiday baking. They're also really simple to whip up.

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    White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

    White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Evergreen Kitchen.

    These soft sugar cookies are a highlight of holiday baking. Topped with white chocolate and fresh raspberries, they offer a perfect mix of sweetness and tartness, and you don't need any special decorating skills to make them look great.

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    M&M Christmas Cookies

    M&M Christmas Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    M&M Christmas cookies are a fun treat that really capture the holiday spirit. These classic chocolate chip cookies get a festive twist with colorful M&Ms, making them perfect for the season.

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    Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

    Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
    Photo Credit: food folks and fun.

    Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments are a fun way to add some holiday cheer to your decorations and gifts. They're easy to make and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festive spirit.

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    Grinch Cookies

    Grinch Cookies.
    Photo Credit: A Table Full of Joy.

    Grinch Cookies are a fun and easy treat to whip up during the holiday season. This simple recipe is perfect for parties and cookie exchanges.

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    Christmas Tree Cookies

    Christmas Tree Cookies.
    Photo Credit: A Table Full of Joy.

    Christmas Tree Cookies are a festive treat that add some fun to the holiday season. These cookies, topped with creamy buttercream, are sure to spread some Christmas joy!

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    Mexican Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Mexican Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Muy Bueno Blog.

    These Mexican Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for the holiday season, especially if you love chocolate. With a fudgy inside and a slightly crisp outside, they're spiced just right for a festive treat.

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    Almond-Flavored Butter Cookies

    Almond-Flavored Butter Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    Mantecaditos are delicious thumbprint cookies from Puerto Rico, flavored with almonds and filled with sweet jams or fruit. These cookies are loved by both kids and adults, especially around the holidays.

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    Macaroon Kiss Cookies

    Macaroon Kiss Cookies.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Coconut lovers will appreciate these delicious cookies. Macaroon Kiss Cookies mix sweet coconut flakes with cream cheese for a chewy treat that everyone will love!

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    Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies

    Air Fryer Gingersnap Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    Air fryer gingersnap cookies are easy to whip up and packed with holiday flavor. This is a cookie recipe you'll want to bake throughout the season.

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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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