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19 CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPES FOR A COOKIE EXCHANGE

We all have our favorite Christmas cookie recipes. Have you ever participated in a Christmas cookie exchange?  There are only 2 rules and they are simple:  #1)  make 6 dozen of your favorite Christmas cookie (no plain chocolate chip cookies) and #2)  bring a large container or platter to bring your goodies home in!

Once you are home, you will have a wide variety of different delicious Christmas cookies for your family to enjoy through the holiday season – and they are great for when guests pop by unexpectedly!

Do you have a favorite Christmas cookie recipe?  If you are looking for a new cookie recipe or even want to make many different kinds of cookies to enjoy this Christmas season, these 19 Christmas Cookie Recipes are for you!

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CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPES

19 Christmas cookie recipes that are perfect for your next cookie swap!

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#1)  SNOWFLAKE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

This simple recipe is great to have on hand!

Rich and creamy Nutella meets up with a soft chocolate chip cookie to bring an explosion of chocolatey goodness in your mouth! These Nutella stuffed cookies are completely irresistible.

#2)  NUTELLA STUFFED COOKIES

Who doesn’t love the creamy, nutty taste of Nutella?

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#3)  FIG THUMBPRINT COOKIES

These are seriously delicious!

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#4)  MOLASSES COOKIE RECIPE

Delicious real food cookies that taste like a traditional gingerbread cookie.

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#5)  THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS COOKIE

You will want to try this recipe this Christmas!

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#6)  SNOW CAPPED GINGERSNAPS

Chewy gingerbread cookies dipped in white chocolate.

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#7)  SUGAR FREE SNICKERDOODLES

This cookie recipe won’t break the calorie bank or load you up on sugar!

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#8)  CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE DROPS

These delicious cookies are made with dark chocolate.

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#9)  PEPPERMINT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

The holidays wouldn’t be the same without these cookies!

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#10)  SUGAR COOKIES

Make the perfect size batch of sugar cookies with this recipe.

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#11)  PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL REINDEER COOKIES

Your littles would love these for a class party!

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#12)  MINT CAKE MIX COOKIES

Easy and delicious cookie recipe made with cake mix.

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#13) ELF ON THE SHELF LEMON SNAP SUGAR COOKIES

A new take on an old favorite.

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#14)  HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES

A chocolate thumbprint cookie topped with marshmallow icing and some chocolate drizzle.

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#15)  RASPBERRY FILLED CHRISTMAS STARS

Delicious and pretty enough to adorn the tree!

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#16)  TRADITIONAL SPRITZ COOKIES

If you are needing a traditional cookie recipe, this one’s for you.

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#17)  CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIE

Pass this cookie down to your kids when they move out of the house.

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#18)  CANDY CANE COOKIES

Simple sugar cookie with a twist!

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#19)  CHOCOLATE CHERRY BLOSSOM COOKIES

Tastes like a chocolate covered cherry – yum!

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Which of these Christmas cookie recipes do you want to try for your next Christmas cookie exchange?

You may also like these NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE SANDWICHES WITH PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM:

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Rosa Cross

Sunday 8th of January 2017

Cookie exchanges are such fun. Love to try different cookies.

LeslieC

Wednesday 28th of December 2016

Every Christmas my kids & I do a b7nch of baking for friends & family, it is our contribution that is within my limited budget! We like trying out different recipes each year to see what ones are a hit!

Lynda Cook

Sunday 18th of December 2016

So many great cookie recipes, I love cookies but more so when someone else makes them, I'm not the best!!

nicolthepickle

Tuesday 13th of December 2016

The Nutella SHortbreads. Oh they sound so good.

Kristi F

Saturday 10th of December 2016

There are some great, unique recipes here. The fig thumbprint cookies look awesome.