The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

Kids and adults will love these tasty sugar cookies decorated to look just like snowmen melting away. Best of all, we'll walk you through the whole process of making these fun treats so you look like a master baker.

Ginger cookies with molasses are a holiday classic for a reason. This recipe makes incredibly soft ginger cookies that are ever so slightly chewy, all while bursting with the holiday spices that you love.

Whatever you like to call them - Snowball cookies, Mexican wedding cookies, Russian tea cakes - these festive Christmas cookies are everyone's favorite. Melt in your mouth good, this easy snowball cookies recipe with walnuts is the best addition to your holiday dessert table, cookie exchange, or as a quick gift for friends.

Learn how to make edible sugar cookie ornaments that you can hang on the tree! This step by step recipe makes it easy for you to have the coolest Christmas cookies around. They'll taste delicious too! It's such a fun way to display treats for a holiday party, and the perfect way for you little ones to get into the spirit of things before Santa arrives on Christmas Eve.

This pecan crescent cookies recipe is passed down from my little old Italian step-grandmother - and we affectionately call them "Christmas Horns". The cottage cheese cookie dough is tender and flakey, and there's just enough nut filling to add extra flavor. Dust them with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for garnish, and they're the perfect Christmas cookie recipe to share with coworkers or at the neighborhood cookie exchange.

Gingerbread magic bars: a gingersnap crust is topped with layers of chocolate, nuts and condensed milk for a delicious holiday spin on a classic dessert.

Soft and rich, double chocolate crinkle cookies are an EASY and delicious way to add a pretty addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Made with a few special ingredients, and coated with a generous dose of powdered sugar, double chocolate crinkle cookies are loaded with flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Looking for the BEST cut out sugar cookies recipe? Look no further! It's time to make a batch of these easy and delicious cookies that don't spread in the oven - even with intricate designs. Best of all they still have a have a tender and buttery soft center, with a slightly crisp edges for sugar cookie perfection.

Orange shortbread cookies with ginger are buttery, crisp, and melt in your mouth delicious with fresh citrus flavor and a zing from crystallized ginger. They're the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter.

Mmmmm. This chewy coconut macaroons recipe is just the best! I love how easy it is, even with whipping the egg whites into a meringue. Plus, learn how to make them so the coconut doesn’t burn! This is definitely a classic cookie will be perfect for many Christmas celebrations to come.

Learn how to make chocolate chip cookies that are the perfect two bite size & are still thick and chewy. Adapted from a famous bakery style recipe, there’s no resisting the soft, gooey call of these incredible chocolate chip cookies. That means that even though they’re small, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are still the best chewy and soft chocolate chip cookies you can find. And since the recipe makes so many cookies in one batch, it’s easy to have fresh homemade cookies in just minutes.

Soft and sweet, double chocolate chip cookies are a true crowd favorite. This easy cookie dough is made with semi sweet chocolate chips, a bit of cocoa powder, and a special ingredient that makes all the difference. This really is the BEST homemade double chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s just bursting with rich chocolatey flavor.

Red velvet cookie sandwiches are soft, sweet, and the perfect bite sized version of your favorite red velvet cake. Enjoy them for holidays, parties, or even as an afternoon snack.

Soft and chewy almond macaroons are a delicious and easy cookie recipe to make just about any time of year. We like to make ours at Christmas, but these simple cookies would be amazing at Easter too. Best of all, they’re a quick homemade snack make from scratch!

Double chocolate coconut cookies: Rich double chocolate chip cookie dough rolled in sweetened coconut for an extra burst of flavor. Talk about an easy way to make your cookies extra yummy.

Love lemon? Take a look at this easy recipe for lemon clove cookies that can be made powdered, glazed, or with a lemon curd center. Each version has a different amount of lemon flavor to suit anybody's preference.

Inspired by the original Death by Chocolate cake from the Trellis in Williamsburg, VA these Death by Chocolate cookies are made with 4 layers of decadent chocolate, including a brownie-based cookie, white chocolate chips folded, ganache icing, and crunchy chocolate meringue bits to top it all off.

Once you try chewy oatmeal cookies made with beer, you'll never want plain oatmeal raisin cookies again. Made with a flavorful winter ale and cranberries or a milk stout and raisins, these cookies are full of flavor and stay soft for days!

On their own, or dipped in chocolate with sprinkles, chocolate chip cookie sandwiches are a fun and indulgent treat for the whole family.

Do you look forward to springtime cookie sales of Samoas and other goodies? Now you don't have to wait any longer for your favorite coconut cookie. With this copycat Samoas recipe, you can make these cookies any time of year.

With a little bit of chocolate and this peanut butter icing recipe, you can fool your guests into thinking you spent hours baking delicious cookies!