Ultimate Guide to Christmas Cookies

“These are my most requested cookie. I usually make at least 500 of these at Christmas. It’s a very simple recipe but packed with lots of flavor!” – Denise

“Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without these. Watch it though because they go fast.” – Terri

“My mother always made these on holidays. She would wrap them in festive cellophane paper and tie them with ribbons adding Hershey Kisses between spaces on the plate! My husband Anthony, who has now passed away, loved to give these delicious cookies to all our friends and neighbors and I have kept the tradition going.” – Sandra

“Not only are they pretty, they are delicious too! Easy to make and they bake up flat without warping in shape. I don’t like the taste of Royal Icing which is traditionally used for decorating cookies. I use this modified version of buttercream and it hardens well… and tastes delicious!” – Susan

“These were a staple of holiday cookies in my childhood. My great grandmother, grandmother, mom, and I would make them together. As the child, I had the job of using a thimble to make the perfect dent to fill with sparkling jellies.” – Wendy

“My mom has been making these for Christmas ever since I can remember! It’s just not Christmas until I make them.” – Terry

“This recipe has been in my husband’s family for over 100 years. My sweet mother-in-law shared this with me. I will always cherish and treasure the many wonderful recipes she left behind.” – Charlene

“I tried many recipes for these cookies and finally, here is the winner! Soft and very chocolaty, perfect for any choc-o-holic.” – Arlene

“This is the only thumbprint cookie recipe I will ever use. They turn out delicate and delectable! Other recipes yield dry and tasteless cookies…. not this recipe! This one has never failed me.” – Deb

“This is a cookie that says Christmas. I increased the amount of ginger and cinnamon because I like the flavor it brings. The scent will just fill the house.” – Jennifer

“These are the best cut-out sugar cookies! They are soft and buttery and hold their shape perfectly. They are so versatile that they can be topped with anything.” – Debbie

“These are really great, I’ve been making them for years, not only in the winter. They tend to snow on your clothes when you bite them, so be careful!” – Gail

“Growing up in an Italian family, our kitchen was always filled with family, food, and fun. But during the holidays it was simply magical! The kitchen was filled with incredible aromas and every inch of space was filled with spectacular desserts. My favorite cookies were my grandmother’s vanilla anisette which I would help her make every year. To this day, I make her cookies, carrying on the tradition and transforming my kitchen into that very special magical place I always loved as a child.” – Nancy

“Every year at Christmas, I go into cookie-baking mode. I have several recipes that I like to make only during that time of the year and this is one of them. This is probably my all-time favorite cookie because it is so delicious.” – Cassie

“This is the basic chocolate biscotti recipe that I have. It is full of chocolate flavor, and this variation adds a touch of mint to make it more decadent!” – Annamaria

“This is my mother’s recipe. I’ve never come across anything better for a molasses cookie. Full of flavor and so incredibly soft. Top it off with some frosting and you are in pure heaven. They are so delicious that you won’t just stop at one! Trust me!” – Sheila

“This recipe comes from my grandmother. She started making these at Christmas time back in 1951. This recipe has been handed down from generation to generation. It is also very simple and not expensive to make. My grandmother had 9 children, so any recipe that was not expensive to make was a blessing.” – Ceree

“Inexpensive and heavenly cookie. Originally given to me in a holiday cookie assortment gifted by my neighbor Linda, who has been making them for years. Linda also said that making half the recipe produced good results.” – Judith

“This is my mother-in-law’s German version of Linzer Christmas Cookies. She says they are best filled with currant jelly but it is hard to find. Otherwise, she uses apricot.” – Sheila

“These cookies are very special to me as my grandmother gave me the recipe in 1974. She would have been 101 years old this year. Grandma used to give these cookies as Christmas gifts to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would begin baking in November and freeze them in order to have enough ready for Christmas.” – Kathy

“A good friend gave me this recipe and I make these every Christmas. Everyone loves them and says they are better than those from the bakery. They are a bit of work but are worth it.” – Thea

“My mother got this recipe from a coworker many years ago. It takes a little time to make, but OMG, awesome. This is my husband’s favorite cookie!” – Elizabeth

“This is a spritz-style adaptation of the Danish Pebernødder.” – Debra

“This is a VERY spicy version of this cookie!” – Sarah

“White chocolate chip cookies with festive peppermint candy.” – Kevin