5 Christmas cookie recipes I make every year


Hi Reader,

I bake (and eat!) more cookies during the Christmas season than I do all year.

I've followed my mom's tradition of baking cookies to give to neighbors, family, and friends for years. It simply wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't bake sugar cookies, gingerbread men, biscotti and more.

I mean, how could I possibly choose just one recipe? Or five?

There truly isn’t anything more special than a homemade gift, and for me (and my mom), baked goods make many hearts very happy during the holidays.

I’ve got five delicious cookie recipes for you today, but if you want more ideas, see my Ultimate Christmas Cookie Box includes 30 different recipes!

The Ultimate Christmas Cookie Box

There’s nothing more perfect for the holidays than show stopping Christmas cookie boxes filled with an array of cookies, candy, and festive decorations. And they’re easier to put together than you might imagine.

To make it even easier, I’ve compiled a step-by-step guide for planning and creating your own signature holiday cookie boxes. Plus 30 recipes for cookies, no-bake treats, bars, and desserts in just about every color, flavor and size.


Five Christmas Cookies I Make Every Year

Soft Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies

These Soft Christmas Cut Out Sugar Cookies make the most beautiful gift cookie.

Finished with vanilla icing and festive sprinkles, the recipe includes make-ahead tips!

Gingerbread Cookies

This is a tried and true Gingerbread Cookie recipe that’s packed with spicy, warm flavors and decorated with a simple vanilla icing.

It’s not Christmas without gingerbread cookies!

Easy Peppermint Brownies

These Easy Peppermint Brownies are perfectly fudgy and full of sweet peppermint flavor.

This recipe comes together in minutes in just one pot!

Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies

Tender, buttery, and cloaked in powdered sugar, these Meyer Lemon Greek Butter Cookies are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Plus, they’ll keep for two weeks and are so easy to make!

Magic Cookie Bars

These Magic Cookie Bars come together in about 10 minutes. Yes, 10 minutes!

They’re layered with chewy, buttery graham cracker, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, dark chocolate chips, and pecans…and there’s a gluten-free option as well!


Any one of these recipes are guaranteed to make anyone’s Christmas extra special!

Are you going to make a cookie box this year? Hit reply and let me know how it’s going!

Happy cooking!

Marcie

P.S. Looking for more Christmas recipes? Explore all of my favorites here. ✨


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Hi, I'm Marcie! I'm a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal, sustainable ingredients. You'll also find produce guides, cooking tips and techniques and both healthy and decadent desserts because life is about balance!

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