Ohhhh boy, Christmas is nearly here! Now is the time to make ALL the Christmas Cookie Recipes! In this post I've pulled together 25+ Christmas Cookie Recipes (and bars, brownies, and more!) so you can finalize your holiday baking plans!
Each of these Christmas Cookie Recipes can be served alone, or make a variety and serve them up on a tray or pack them in gift boxes for friends and family!
I added notes beneath each of my Christmas Cookie Recipes that can be made in advance! Make the recipe now, and thaw/finish when you need them! If you're looking for more Christmasy content, check out my posts for Christmas Desserts and Christmas Breakfasts, and Christmas Gifts for Bakers!
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Christmas Cookie Recipes
Make Glazed Gingerbread Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then glaze after you thaw them out!
Make Mocha Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Keeps for months!
Make Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.
Make Strawberry Jam Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container (unglazed; with parchment or wax paper between layers of cookies) for up to three months. Just thaw, then glaze!
Make Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers ahead of time! Freeze baked and cooled graham crackers an airtight container (without chocolate) for up to three months. Just thaw, then dip in chocolate!
Make Lemon Sugar Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep for months in the freezer!
Make Sprinkle Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep for months in the freezer!
Make Peppermint Mocha Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then frost after you thaw them out!
Make Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Shortbread ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then dip in chocolate after you thaw them out!
Make Honey Lavender Latte Cookies in advance! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then frost after you thaw them out!
Make Orange Shortbread Cookies in advance! Freeze dough or baked & cooled cookies in an airtight container. Just thaw, then glaze!
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Make Black-Bottom Coconut Macaroons ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then dip in chocolate after you thaw them out!
Make Chocolate Espresso Shortbread ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then dip in chocolate after you thaw them out!
Make Date Pinwheel Cookies ahead of time! Separate layers of cookies in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together, then store in the freezer until you need them! Will keep in the freezer for months!
Make thumbprints ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and filling/drizzling with chocolate. Make sure the chocolate is completely set before you pack them away!
Make these Sage Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then sandwich with buttercream after thawing.
Make Honey Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep in the freezer for months!
Make Chocolate Cherry Cookies ahead of time! Separate layers of cookies in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together, then store in the freezer until you need them!
Make Bailey's Chocolate Chip Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled, then sandwich with buttercream after they thaw. Will keep in the freezer for months!
Make Coconut Macadamia Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep in the freezer for months!
Make Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep in the freezer for months!
Click here to see my gift ideas for the baker in your life (even if that baker is you)! From stocking stuffers to kitchenware to novelty items, there's something for everyone!
Christmas Bars & Brownie Recipes
Make Blondie Brownies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep in the freezer for months!
Make Honey Pecan Bars ahead of time! Separate layers of bars in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together, then store in the freezer until you need them! Will keep in the freezer for months!
Make Cinnamon Roll Bars ahead of time! Wrap the bars well, uncut, and freeze until you need them. Thaw, frost, and serve!
Make these Oatmeal Brownies ahead of time! Freeze in an airtight container after baked and cooled. Will keep in the freezer for months!
Unique Christmas Recipes!
Make these madeleines ahead of time! Separate layers of madeleines in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together, then store in the freezer until you need them! Add the glaze after they thaw.
Make these madeleines ahead of time! Separate layers of madeleines in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together, then store in the freezer until you need them! Add the glaze after they thaw.
Make these truffles ahead of time! Make, shape, and freeze the filling and freeze until you're ready, then dip in chocolate! Allow the filling to warm a bit before you dip them. You can freeze already-dipped, but your chocolate may get cloudy.
I hope your holiday has LOTS of Christmas Cookies--I know mine will! Happy baking!! 😀
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Updated 12/19/2022
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