In this roundup, you’ll find the very best Christmas cookies and treats, from classic sugar cookies and peppermint shortbread to peanut butter balls, homemade caramels, and more. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, gifting homemade treats, or just making memories in the kitchen, this list has something everyone will love.
Growing up, baking Christmas cookies was how we kicked off the holiday season — rolling dough, stealing tastes, decorating cookies, and sharing trays with neighbors and friends. Today I still love carrying on that tradition with recipes that are simple, delicious, and always a hit.
Classic Christmas Cookies
These are the cookies that feel like home — soft sugar cookies, classic gingerbread, and nostalgic favorites that every holiday baking list needs. Perfect for cookie plates, decorating traditions, and sharing with neighbors and friends.
Soft, buttery sugar cookies that hold their shape beautifully and decorate like a dream. Perfect for kids, cookie trays, and holiday traditions.
Warm spices, rich molasses, and a perfectly chewy texture make these gingerbread men the nostalgic favorite everyone wants at Christmas.
Melt-in-your-mouth soft with a sweet vanilla flavor, these are the classic bakery-style sugar cookies everyone loves. Top with Christmas sprinkles!
Peppermint & Chocolate Favorites
Rich chocolate meets cool peppermint for the ultimate Christmas flavor combo. These cookies look festive, taste decadent, and always feel like the holidays in every bite.