Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes
Nothing says Christmas quite like classic sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, and snickerdoodles. These timeless recipes are sure to bring back memories of holidays past and create new ones for years to come.
Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. 10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These sugar cookies are perfect for decorating with royal icing, sprinkles, or any other toppings you desire. They're also great for making holiday-themed cutouts like Christmas trees, stars, and snowflakes.
Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the molasses and egg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
7. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These gingerbread cookies are perfect for decorating with royal icing or making into houses or other festive shapes.
Gingerbread Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar and cinnamon.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
7. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These snickerdoodles are perfect for those who love a slightly tangy and spicy cookie with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
Chocolate Lovers' Christmas Cookie Recipes
For those who can't get enough of chocolate, these double chocolate chip cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, and peppermint chocolate cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs - 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 8. Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These double chocolate chip cookies are perfect for those who love rich, chocolatey cookies with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt - 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
7. Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough into a bowl of powdered sugar, rolling them around to coat completely.
8. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These chocolate crinkle cookies are perfect for those who love a soft, fudgy cookie with a beautiful crackled exterior.
Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
8. Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These peppermint chocolate cookies are perfect for those who love a little bit of minty freshness with their chocolate.
Festive and Fun Christmas Cookie Recipes
If you're looking for some festive and fun cookie recipes, these eggnog cookies, candy cane cookies, and stained glass cookies are sure to impress your guests.
Eggnog Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggnog, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 300°F.
7. Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These eggnog cookies are perfect for those who love the rich, creamy flavor of eggnog.
Candy Cane Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. 5. Stir in the crushed candy canes. 6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 7. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 8. Roll the dough into small balls and then roll them into thin ropes. 9. Shape the ropes into candy cane shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. 11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These candy cane cookies are perfect for those who love a little bit of peppermint with their cookies.
Stained Glass Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup hard candy, crushed
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 7. Roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters.
8. Using a smaller cookie cutter, cut out shapes in the center of each cookie.
9. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and fill the cut-out center with crushed hard candy.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the candy is melted. 11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These stained glass cookies are perfect for those who love a beautiful, colorful cookie that's almost too pretty to eat.
Unique Christmas Cookie Recipes
If you're looking for some unique cookie recipes to try this holiday season, these chai spice cookies, cranberry orange cookies, and pistachio thumbprint cookies are sure to impress.
