Christmas memories are as special as those bedtime stories that my dad used to tell me when I was a kid. The same thing goes with Christmas cookie recipes and ideas. Time again people have invented or discovered or in some cases stolen Christmas cookie recipes and ideas from all around them only to get it right this time. But let me ask you a question.
Has it ever been as perfect as we thought it would be? No, right. This is why I feel the story of Christmas cookies relates to bedtime stories. Both are impossible to achieve. But, (yes there’s always a but) life takes on a whole new story and so does each Christmas cookie we ever bake. Every Christmas cookie recipe has a story or a fond memory attached to it and that is exactly what enhances its flavors and gives it that toothsome taste that stays with us beyond the borders of time.
We find Christmas so dull without the presence of candies and cookies. The fragrance of freshly baked cookies in the house delights you and allows you to indulge in myriad flavours of the cookies during the holidays. Here are some yummy cookie treats that we have designed for you and you must try them out for the excellent look and flavour of these crispy delights.
Here is a list of such Christmas cookie recipes and ideas that I’m sure would spark new hopes and create new memories
Festive Christmas Cookies And Ideas that live beyond time
1. Candy Cane Cookies
We all love candies as well as cookies, don't we? So we have combined the goodness Of both in the recipe of candy cane cookies. Try out this minty cookie recipe by Self Proclaimed in the shape of candies as well.
By Self Proclaimed
2. Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
These are the best creations ever! The chocolate cookies are marinated into minty flavour and the Hershey's kisses are inserted in the middle to make it a delightful treat for the little ones. If you have not tried it out then you must bake it today! Check out the recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction.
3. Chocolate Coconut Cookies
The base made with crispy chocolate cookies and the rich creamy frosting of coconut is mind-blowing on the top. Such an excellent idea for the ones who are in love with the flavour of coconut. Check out the recipe at Cravings Of A Lunatic.
4. Chocolate Gingerbread Men Cookies Holding Candy Canes
We are absolutely in love with the chocolate gingerbread men cookies holding candy canes in hand. Isn't this the most wonderful creation ever? Well, you shall know when you try them out yourself. Check out the recipe only at Evermine Occasions.
By Evermine Occasions
5. Chocolate Kiss Powder Puff Cookies
This resembles the version of Russian tea cakes and is one of the most delightful cookies of all time. Smooth and marinated in a puff, this is a great choice with a cup of tea in the evening. Check out the easy recipe at Averie Cooks.
By Averie Cooks
6. Chocolate Mint Cookies
The mint-flavoured cookies dipped in chocolate are the best option for you to savour. Wonderful and crispy, the recipe is a must-have only by Butter With A Side Of Bread.
By Butter With A Side Of Bread
7. Chocolate Mint Macarons
Since the season calls for you to indulge in flavorful cookies, here are the mint macarons with a layer of rich chocolate sandwiched between the two biscuits. The recipe is provided by Ashlee Marie.
By Ashlee Marie
8. Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies
The cookies have a layer of buttercream and are oh so smooth and ravenous. The mint cream is sandwiched between the crispy layers of the two cookies and savoured with a warm beverage during the holidays. Check out the recipe only at Lemons For Lulu.
By Lemons For Lulu
9. Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
Are you thinking of presenting a cookie box to your relatives or loved ones? Well, this one here should find its place in the basket. The chocolate peppermint blossoms with a Hershey's kiss are the best we tried out. Check out the recipe at Lemon Tree Dwelling.
10. Christmas Cookie Tree
A giant cookie in the shape of a Christmas tree is designed when there is a party at your place and you wish to offer a delightful treat for an appetizer. The recipe created by Bread Booze Bacon is already making our mouths water.
11. Christmas Lights Cookies
The Christmas light cookies are a brilliant idea when it comes to enjoying something colourful and tasty. The gem candies are beautifully adorning the top and embedded in the rich creamy frosting on the base of the cookies. Check out this recipe at Fireflies And Mudpies.
12. Christmas Pretzel M&M Hug
The Christmas pretzels are our favourite and if you have guests coming over for tea then it is incredible for you to bake some of these and serve them to the guests. The recipe for the pretzels with M and M hugs is simply perfect and created by Hoosier Homemade.
13. Christmas Sugar Cookies
These classic sugar cookies are anchored to the string so that you can use them as edible ornaments that adorn the Christmas tree. We are sure you will love this idea of the sugar cookie ornaments that have been curated by Food Network.
By Food Network
14. Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks
If you wish to create something sweet for your little one then here is an idea that you can emulate. This Christmas cookie does not require any baking and you can make them from store-bought cookies and stack them with frosting In the form of a Christmas tree. Check out the recipe at Big Bear’s Wife.
15. Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks
This mini cookie idea is simply extraordinary and they are perfect to serve as a sweet appetizer at parties. Stacked with mint cream frosting and three layers of cookies, this is a brilliant idea by Delish that combines crispness and cream.
By Delish
16. Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Blossoms
Flavoured with smooth peanut butter, these cookies are a yummy idea that we came up with to make your Christmas holidays even more special. Check out the steps at Java Cupcake.
By Java Cupcake
17. Classic Sugar Cookies
The classic sugar cookies are made in the form of stars and sprinkled with sugar dust. These cookies are so easy to bake and get done in a jiffy. Check out the recipe at The Love Nerds.
18. Cookies & Cream Cookies
Cookies and cream cookies are the recipe by Domestic Superhero and are perfect to enjoy with a glass of warm milk for breakfast in the morning. Flavoured with peanut butter and Oreo chocolates, these are simply incredible.
19. Cranberry Orange Cookies
The cranberry orange cookies are fascinating and you must give them a try. Flavourful and sweet, the distinguished taste of cranberry makes this recipe a wonderful choice for the holidays. Check out the process at Fake Ginger for enjoying the combined flavours of orange and cranberry.
By Fake Ginger
20. Creme Brûlée Sugar Cookies
The caramelised sugar cookies are the favourite among the little ones. They will be roaming around the kitchen waiting for you to serve the freshly baked ones as soon as they come out of the oven. Here is the recipe by Delish to your rescue!
By Delish
21. Double Hazelnut Cookies
Prepared in just twenty minutes, this recipe by Food Network needs our full appreciation. The double hazelnut cookies are served with roasted hazelnut chips embedded in the cookie bed and a thick hazelnut spread and thus the name.
By Food Network
22. Dulce De Leche Sandwich Cookies
The sandwich cookies with a small heart on the top are a beautiful and elegant choice of appetizer for parties. Check out the recipe at High Heels And Grills.
Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes
23. Eggnog Oatmeal Cookies
Eggnog oatmeal cookies are a crispy and healthy choice for cookie lovers in the holidays stuffed with flavourful ingredients, you must check out the recipe at Kleinworth & Co. for your next batch of cookies.
24. Eggnog Thumbprints
Flavoured with eggnog, these thumbprint cookies will take no time between coming out of the oven and vanishing in thin air. This is a recipe by White Lights On Wednesday that you should explore in the Christmas holidays as you engage in baking.
25. German Chocolate Cake Cookie
Here is a classic German chocolate cookie that you will simply love to enjoy. Flavourful and crispy, the cookies are further topped with caramel and chocolate syrup. Check out the recipe at A Dash Of Sanity.
26. Ginger Spice Spritz Cookies
These cookies are elegantly shaped in the form of flowers and stars to enhance the beauty of the creation. The sharp flavour of ginger combined with warm spices is a recipe by Cooking And Beer that gives you a delightful surprise in the holidays.
27. Gingerbread Men Cookie Sticks
Gingerbread Men cookie sticks are so adorable that you will think a minute before you devour them. The guests will be pretty impressed with your creativity and baking skills as you present them with tea. Check the recipe at Munchkin Munchies.
By Munchkin Munchies
28. Homemade Peppermint Oreos
These cookies find a special place in your heart as soon as you give this one a try. Tasty and creamy inside, crispy and sweet outside, the homemade peppermint Oreos are marvellous for one to savour. Try out the recipe at Healthy Food Healthy Life.
By Healthy Food Healthy Life
29. Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups
These cookies are indeed shaped like mini cups and you can present these tasty delights at parties over the holidays. The hot cocoa cookie cups are a brilliant idea by The Gunny Sack and you will find tiny marshmallows floating in the liquid chocolate.
30. Italian Anisette “S” Cookies
These are classic holiday cookies that never fail to show up on the list of yummy cookie ideas. Shaped like the letter S this cookie is created by following the recipe at Wishes And Dishes. Covered in icing and rainbow sprinkled, this is an excellent choice for baking.
31. Italian Ricotta Cookies
The Italian Ricotta cookies are fascinating and you will surely be fond of this cookie idea. Check out the wonderful recipe at Love Bakes Good Cakes for soft and delicious glazed cookies to enjoy this holiday season.
32. Linzer Cookies
The Linzer cookies sprinkled with sugar dust and the upper layer with a carving of a heart are so elegant to look at when it is displayed on the table. The recipe is provided by Mandy’s Recipe Box and is one of the best for you to relish.
33. No-Bake Christmas Tree Cookies
The Christmas tree cookies are splendid as they do not require any baking. Made with inspiration drawn from the recipe of The Recipe Rebel the cookies are ready in a jiffy for you to enjoy the freshly baked biscuits in the holidays!
34. Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies
Peppermint chocolate barks ate the perfect seasonal indulgence that you simply can not get enough of. The recipe is a marvellous creation by Chelsea’s Messy Apron where we have combined brownie with peppermint chips sprinkled all over it.
35. Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies
These are simply sugar cookies that are given the shape of candy canes. The kids love to enjoy these as they are delighted with Christmas and celebrations. Check out the recipe at Self Proclaimed Foodie, These cookies are a source of happiness and joy for adults as well as children.
36. Perfect Cut Sugar Cookies
The perfect cut sugar cookies are fantastic and as you relish the taste of these tasty delights, the season becomes even more joyous and cheerful. Check out the recipe at Wine & Glue.
By Wine & Glue
37. Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
We are absolutely in love with the cookies of red velvet and thus we have devised the red velvet cookies which are a wonderful treat for the holidays. Check out the recipe of Yummy Healthy Easy to make the perfect thumbprint cookies!
38. Rolo Cookies With Sea Salt
The best Rolo cookies are here for us to enjoy the gooey flavours of the frosting and the crispiness of the biscuits. You will not know what we are explaining unless you experience the delight of these cookies by yourself. Here is the recipe by Like Mother Like Daughter that you can follow!
39. Shortbread Bites
The confetti shortbread bites are simply splendid and if you wish to have the best of the Christmas season then we suggest you should not miss out on these delicious shortbread bites. Check out the recipe for this cookie at Cooking Classy.
40. Snowball Cookies
Resembling a real snowball picked from the garden, this cookie is made from pecan which you will surely love to have at the weekends. These cookies are delightful and suited to the winter ambience. Follow the recipe only at Eazy Peazy Mealz.
41. Snowball Cookies
The classic snowball cookies with pecan are the best discovery in baking! The flavourful recipe for the snowball cookies is excellent for you to relish. Check out the steps at Food Network.
By Food Network
42. The Grinch Cookies
The Grinch Cookies are a unique idea that we came across and wish to share with you so you can bake something nice and out of the box for Christmas. Check out the steps at In Katrina’s Kitchen for Grinch cookies.
43. Toffee Almond Snowball Cookies
The classic Christmas cookies are simply irresistible. The smooth buttery essence and the tender texture are the specialities of this traditional recipe which is rediscovered by Cupcakes & Kale Chips these toffee almond cookies are so awesome that you will not be content with a few!
44. Triple Chocolate Turtle Cookies
The triple chocolate turtle cookies are magnificent and if you have not indulged in the overloaded flavour of the dish then you must not wait any further and check out the recipes Carlsbad Cravings packed with mini chocolate chips and silky caramel.
45. Triple Ginger Snaps
The triple ginger snaps are so amazing that we will suggest you try them out today itself! Flavourful and with the sharp essence of ginger the recipe is a creation of That Skinny Chick Can Bake with the ground, crystallised, and fresh ginger giving the name to the cookie.
46. Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
Here are the nutty chocolate cookies which you will certainly love to enjoy with the flavours of caramel. Check out the steps only at Let’s Dish for a wonderful surprise of chocolate and caramel this season.
By Let’s Dish
47. Viennese Crescents
The Viennese crescents are rather a unique idea which we thought you will love to explore in the holidays. Flavoured with almonds and rich buttercream essence, these cookies are shaped as moon crescents and a recipe rediscovered by 365 Days Of Baking And More for the holiday season.
By 365 Days Of Baking And More
48. White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
Perfect for the holidays, the classic taste of the ginger cookies combined with the flavour of white chocolate makes your celebration even more exciting and ravenous. Check out the recipe at Cooking Classy that will leave you craving for more and more.
49. White Chocolate Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Your search for the best Christmas cookies ceases here with the white chocolate strawberry shortbread cookies listed for the one interested in baking. Check out the steps for this shortbread only at OMG Chocolate Desserts with dried strawberries and the classic flavour of the dough.
