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!
CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPES
19 Christmas cookie recipes that are perfect for your next cookie swap!
#1) SNOWFLAKE SHORTBREAD COOKIES
This simple recipe is great to have on hand!
#2) NUTELLA STUFFED COOKIES
Who doesn’t love the creamy, nutty taste of Nutella?
#3) FIG THUMBPRINT COOKIES
These are seriously delicious!
#4) MOLASSES COOKIE RECIPE
Delicious real food cookies that taste like a traditional gingerbread cookie.
#5) THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS COOKIE
You will want to try this recipe this Christmas!
#6) SNOW CAPPED GINGERSNAPS
Chewy gingerbread cookies dipped in white chocolate.
#7) SUGAR FREE SNICKERDOODLES
This cookie recipe won’t break the calorie bank or load you up on sugar!
#8) CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE DROPS
These delicious cookies are made with dark chocolate.
#9) PEPPERMINT CHRISTMAS COOKIES
The holidays wouldn’t be the same without these cookies!
#10) SUGAR COOKIES
Make the perfect size batch of sugar cookies with this recipe.
#11) PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL REINDEER COOKIES
Your littles would love these for a class party!
#12) MINT CAKE MIX COOKIES
Easy and delicious cookie recipe made with cake mix.
#13) ELF ON THE SHELF LEMON SNAP SUGAR COOKIES
A new take on an old favorite.
#14) HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES
A chocolate thumbprint cookie topped with marshmallow icing and some chocolate drizzle.
#15) RASPBERRY FILLED CHRISTMAS STARS
Delicious and pretty enough to adorn the tree!
#16) TRADITIONAL SPRITZ COOKIES
If you are needing a traditional cookie recipe, this one’s for you.
#17) CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIE
Pass this cookie down to your kids when they move out of the house.
#18) CANDY CANE COOKIES
Simple sugar cookie with a twist!
#19) CHOCOLATE CHERRY BLOSSOM COOKIES
Tastes like a chocolate covered cherry – yum!
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.