Think outside the box! These easy and tasty Christmas cookie recipes taste gourmet. Plus, they fit in with any holiday or season, too!
Let’s be honest. Sometimes, the best part of the Christmas cookie box is the regular ‘ol chocolate chip cookies. I mean, sure, the peppermint mocha cookies and Christmas-shaped sugar cookies are fun. But they’re also everywhere.
There’s nothing wrong with making the same cookies everyone else is making. But one of the best ways to stand out from the hoards of gingerbread and green-and-white frosted cookies is to make simple cookies with a little twist.
If you’ve read (or made) any of my other recipes, you know how much I love to give simple recipes a teeny twist. So, I’m thrilled to share my favorite cookie recipes for your Christmas cookie boxes!
Oh – and don’t worry! If you do like peppermint, mocha, gingerbread, or red and green Christmas cookies, I’ll share some ways to give these recipes some festive flair.
How To Make Regular Cookies Into Christmas Cookies
Just like all my other recipes, you can easily change these up with just a few ingredient swaps. In fact, as I list them, you’ll probably start thinking of even more ways to Christmas-ize them too.
- Sprinkles – If a cookie calls for sprinkles or looks like it could use some, use red and green sprinkles.
- Chocolate Chips – If a cookie uses candy or any other mix-in, use red and green candies or peppermint chocolate chips.
- Frosting – decorate the cookies with peppermint frosting or red and green frosting.
- Powdered Sugar – dusting cookies with powdered sugar makes it look like it snowed.
- Toppings – Any cookies with toppings can be swapped with Christmas toppings (like Christmas Oreos or holiday candies).
Christmas Cookies You Can Eat Past Christmas
Are you ready for the list? These are easy Christmas cookie recipes that you can put in your recipe roster year-round. They’re perfect for New Year’s parties, birthday parties, Valentine’s Day gift boxes, or bridal showers.
Basically, these cookies aren’t just for Christmas. But they’ll make your Christmas cookie box the most popular one on the block!
Birthday Cake Cookies
Soft, chewy, and loaded with sprinkles: these Birthday Cake Cookies are the easiest way to bring celebration to your kitchen! Bake them for birthdays, parties, or anytime you need a little fun.
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Apple Crumble Cookies
Envelop your kitchen in warm fall spices. Homemade apple crumb cookies taste like apple pie – but are as easy to make as chocolate chip cookies.
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Packed with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and topped with mini Reese’s cups, these cookies are soft, chewy, and totally irresistible. A must-bake for chocolate and peanut butter fans!
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Butter Pecan Cookies
These easy butter pecan cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with toasty pecans and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for beginner bakers looking for a cozy, impressive treat!
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Cinnamon Palmiers
Golden, crisp, and perfectly spiced, these Cinnamon Palmiers are an easy holiday treat that look fancy but take almost no effort. Perfect for gifting or adding to your dessert tray!
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Funfetti Cookies With An Oreo Center
Take your cookie game up a notch with these Funfetti Cookies with an Oreo center. White chocolate chips, sprinkles, and an Oreo treat baked right in the center make these a guaranteed crowd favorite.
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Chocolate Teddy Cookies
These fun little teddy chocolate cookies are like a reversed chocolate chip cookie. They're perfect for chocolate cravings!
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Small Batch Red Velvet Cookies
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these small batch red velvet cookies. The white chocolate chips are the perfect touch!
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Pink Snowball Cookies
Looking for a festive cookie recipe that’llimpress your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? These Pink Snowball Cookies arethe perfect treat!
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4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Looking for a guilt-free cookie recipe that’ll satisfy yoursweet tooth? These 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfectsolution!
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Matcha Green Tea Cookies
Indulge in these delicious Matcha Green Tea Cookies withwhite chocolate chips – a perfect treat for matcha lovers.
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One Bowl Granola Cookies
These one bowl granola cookies will save you on time and dishes while still offering themost flavor! Crunch into something delicious that you don’t have to feel soguilty about.
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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the most delectable one-bowl chocolate chip cookies you'll ever taste! What's even better? They're a breeze to make and result in minimal cleanup.
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Coffee Crinkle Cookies
Imagine your favorite latte in cookie form, and you have these coffee crinkle cookies. Made with basic pantry staples, they're ready in 15 minutes.
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