Top 25+ Days of Christmas Cookies

Happy baking!

Looking for holiday baking inspiration for every day leading up to Christmas? You've come to the right place. We've rounded up 25 of our best Christmas cookie recipes, from classic gingerbread men and cutouts to fun new favorites that will quickly become traditions.

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Easy Sugar Cookies

"I know this will sound melodramatic, but I've been looking for a good sugar cookie recipe my whole life. I had accepted the fact that I would never find it when I tried this recipe. The cookies baked up crispy and buttery, just the right amount of sweetness, chewy for days." —ILOVEFOOD!

02 of 25

Cranberry Linzer Cookies

"Sweet and tender Linzer cookies are sandwiched together with tangy cranberry jam to make a delicious Christmas cookie that's hard to resist! This recipe combines two Wisconsin favorites: cranberries and cornmeal." —larkspur

03 of 25

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

"These peanut butter cookies are topped with a chocolate Hershey Kiss to make peanut butter blossoms for a classic holiday treat." —Sharon Baetcke

04 of 25

Pignoli Cookies

"These pignoli cookies are made with almond paste, sugar, and pine nuts for a pleasantly sweet Italian treat! Great for holiday gifting!" —Adele

05 of 25

Maamoul (Lebanese Date Cookies)

"Maamoul are buttery date-filled cookies that are famous in the Middle East and one of my favorite Lebanese festive treats! After a few phone calls with my mom and grandma, I got this authentic recipe to make these melt-in-your-mouth treats at home." —LauraF

06 of 25

Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles

"Try this snickerdoodle recipe for soft and chewy cinnamon-sugar cookies that everyone will enjoy. With crispy edges, chewy centers, and a deliciously spiced sugar coating, these cookies are a crowd please for sure. These snickerdoodle cookies have become very popular with my friends at church — and my pastor loves them. You will too!" —Beth Sigworth

07 of 25

Shortbread Cookies

"These buttery shortbread cookies are simple, tender, and melt in your mouth. Made with just four ingredients, they’re perfect for decorating or adding to your holiday cookie tray." —Sally

08 of 25

Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)

"These alfajores (also called dulce de leche cookies) are buttery and sweet with a touch of vanilla. They're to die for! Given to me by a chef who sweet-talked the recipe out of a street vendor in Peru." —TXChef

09 of 25

Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies

"This recipe for gingersnaps makes gingersnap cookies that melt in your mouth! I received this ginger cookie recipe from my grandmother; it's been enjoyed in my family since 1899. Store cookies in an airtight container." —Marie Ayers

10 of 25

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

"This is the best sugar cookie recipe and the only one I use. Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe — you will be asked for it, I promise!" —J Saunders

11 of 25

Gingerbear Thumbprint Cookies

"I made these gingerbear thumbprint cookies because I have three obsessions in life: #1) Dogs, #2) Baking, and #3) Bears—and these adorable cookies allow me to combine two out of three of my favorite things into one sweet treat!" —Kim

12 of 25

Grandma Minecci's Snowball Cookies

"This is my brother-in-law's favorite snowball cookie recipe passed down from grandmother to daughter in my wife's family for years." —jimbeau

13 of 25

Ranger Cookie Bars

"These ranger cookie bars have a bit of everything—chocolate, corn flakes, coconut, pecans, oats—you name it! These flavors all come together in an easy-to-make, and deliciously chewy, treat." —Kim

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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

"These delicious white chocolate cranberry cookies are packed with tangy cranberries and sweet chocolate chips. They're flavored with brandy instead of vanilla for an extra special treat. Great for Thanksgiving or Christmas!" —Diane Abed

15 of 25

Pretzel Millionaire Bars

"These pretzel millionaire bars have 3 incredible layers—a buttery pretzel shortbread crust, a rich toffee filling, and a luscious chocolate topping." —Kim

16 of 25

Biscotti

"These biscotti are easy, quick, and my favorite Italian cookies. My friend at work gave me this simple, no-frills recipe." —JANDEE

17 of 25

Orange Cranberry Ricotta Cookies

"These orange cranberry ricotta cookies puff up during baking like little cakes. Light and tasty, they are glazed and topped with chopped cranberries–perfect for Christmas or on a holiday cookie plate." —Jaelyn Luong

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Buttercrunch Cookie Bars

"These buttercrunch cookie bars are rich with a nutty aroma, with toffee bits inside and a sprinkling of toffee and flaky salt on top to finish." —Natalie Gravois

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Eggnog Thumbprints

"Thumbprint cookies with a delicious filling, these are perfect for Christmas. Does not use eggnog, but they have an eggnog taste. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon rum extract and 1 tablespoon milk for the rum." —SHOLLISMD

20 of 25

Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies

"These cornflake wreaths are easy cookies to make with the kids during the holidays. Once people try them, they can't get enough!" —Sharon P.

21 of 25

Ricotta Cheese Cookies

"These Italian-style ricotta cheese cookies make the perfect dessert. The ricotta keeps them moist, and the recipe yields a large batch, which is great since the baked cookies freeze so well." —Linda K

22 of 25

Peppermint Holiday Cookies

"These festive peppermint cookies have crushed candy canes in every bite!" —pchanner

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Pfeffernüsse (German "Pepper-Nut" Christmas Cookies)

"They're soft and chewy with a thin, crisp icing and the perfect combination of warming winter spices. Pack up a tin and share these delicious cookies with family and friends!" —Chef John

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Pizzelle

"These wafer cookies are light and crispy, and they keep well in an airtight tin. Powdered sugar adds an elegant touch to this holiday favorite." —Marianne Jungels

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Best Gingerbread Men Cookies

""These are outstanding. My family does not normally like gingerbread men as much as other flavors, but these got raves. Dough was very easy to work with." —Caroline O.