15 Amazing Christmas Cookie Recipes That Santa Will Eat Up

As the temperatures drop and winter starts to show up it’s that time of year to get back in the kitchen and start baking for the holidays. Who doesn’t love delicious homemade cookies to warm up your home and fill it with sweet smells? I’m sure you’ve got your own Christmas cookie recipes that you do at home by why not try these recipes to spice things up in the kitchen. These Christmas cookie recipes are going to have even Santa coming back for seconds.

1. Hot Chocolate Cookies

 These cookies just go divine with a cup of your favorite warm drink and Christmas movie. Snuggled up on the couch with this gooey chocolate lovers’ dream cookie is exactly what you want to do for the holidays. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• one 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• about 8 ounces dark chocolate
• about 12 large marshmallows

Directions

1. Start by melting chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. You can do this my initially microwaving for 1 minute. Then microwave for bursts of 15 seconds stirring in between each heating process once all chocolate and butter are melted. In a separate bowl beat the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until all mixed together. Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg and sugar mix till well combined. Add all the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined. Make sure to scrape the sides.

2. Cover the bowl with plastic and let sit in the fridge for about 2 hours. If too firm let it cool down on a counter until it is able to be scooped.

3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place a baking sheet on a cookie tray or spray the tray with non-stick oil. Using a spoon scoop out a small mound of cookie dough and place them two inches apart on the cookie tray. (Fits about 8 cookies)

4. Flatten the cookie dough then bake for around 10 minutes. After 10 minutes take the cookies out and place a piece of dark chocolate on top pressing down so it sinks into the cookie. On top of that place a halved marshmallow.

5. Put the tray back into the oven for about 5 more minutes or until the marshmallow puffs up. Take the tray out and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. 

2. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is a little twist to an all-time classic of the oatmeal cookie. It’s definitely a winner for the more popular Christmas cookie recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl cream brown sugar, white sugar, and butter still smooth. Beat eggs in one at a time and then add the vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt then add to mixture. Finally, mix in the quick oats and chocolate chips. Place mounds of dough on a lined or greased baking sheet.

3. Bake for 12 minutes then allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

3. Gingerbread Cookies

One of the most classic of the Christmas cookie recipes is the gingerbread cookie. 

Ingredients

• 3/4  cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4  cup molasses
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1-1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Mix in egg one at a time and the molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 4 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.

3. Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate how you like. 

4. Sugar Cookies

Simple and delicious this is one of the Christmas Cookie recipes that will be fun to make with other people.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup and 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. In a medium bowl combine all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract till well combined. Mix dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix till well combined.

3. Line the sheet with a baking sheet and roll dough into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart.

4. Bake for about 7-8 minutes. Remove before edges get too golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

5. Salted Carmel Cookie

This is one of the Christmas cookie recipes that is a little different but totally worth the try.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 large Egg Yolk
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce
• 2 1/2 cups Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 3/4 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 390 degrees F.

2. In a medium mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients. In separate bowl cream butter, brown, and white sugar. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract till well combined. Stir in the caramel. Mix in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients making sure to scrape the sides.

3. Place mounds on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-11 minutes till sides are lightly golden.

4. Let cool for 5 minutes till drizzling with more caramel sauce. If desired sprinkle on some sea salt flakes.

6. Butterscotch Cookies

One of my personal favorites is the butterscotch cookie. Slightly sticky and sweet, it’s a delicious treat for the holidays. 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup butter
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs large
• 2 cups butterscotch chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl mix sugars and butter together. Add in eggs one at a time then the vanilla extract. Stir in dry ingredients till well combined. Add in butterscotch chips to the dough. 

3. Place on a lined baking sheet then bake for around 8-10 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes till serving.

7. Peanut Butter Cookies

For my peanut butter lover, this is one of the Christmas cookie recipes that you will love.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter unsalted
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg large
• 3/4 tsp baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl mix sugars and butter together. Add in eggs one at a time then the vanilla extract. Stir in dry ingredients till well combined. Add in peanut butter till well combined.

3. Place 1 inch balls of dough on a lined baking sheet. Press down with a fork.

4. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes then let them cool for 5 minutes till serving. 

8. Oreo Stuffed Cookies

A unique take on an oreo cookie! This is the perfect cookie to dip in your glass of milk.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter softened
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 bag of chocolate chips
• 1 package Oreo cookies

Directions

1. Preheat to 350 degrees F.

2. In medium bowl mix flour, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl mix all the wet ingredients together. Stir both wet and dry ingredients together till well combined then add chocolate chips.

3. Take an oreo and smush cookie dough around the oreo then place it on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 11-15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes then serve.

9. White Chocolate Peppermint Cookie

This is one of the Christmas cookie recipes that are more themed for the holiday.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup candy cane, crushed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Slowly beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients till well mixed. Stir together ingredients till all well combined. Mix in chocolate chips and candy cane.

3. On lined baking sheet place rolled balls of dough 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes till golden then let cool for 5 minutes till serving.

10. M&M Cookies

A twist on chocolate chip cookies is using M&Ms instead of chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup of chocolate chips
• 1 cup M&M’s

Direction

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Slowly beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients till well mixed. Stir together both dry and wet ingredients till all well combined. Fold on chocolate chips and M&Ms into the dough.

3. On lined baking sheet place rolled balls of dough 2 inches apart. Bake for 7-10 minutes till golden then let cool for 5 minutes till serving.

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11. Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

A little old-school but this is one of those Christmas cookies recipes you’ll want to try out for a tangy, sweet cookie.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup assorted jams

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Slowly beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients till well mixed. Stir together both dry and wet ingredients till all well combined.

3. Scoop 1-inch cookie dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Pressed your thumb into the cookies for a small well. With a small spoonful of the jam of your choice.

4. Bake for 13-14 minutes till golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes till serving.

12. Snickerdoodles

If you like chewy cinnamony cookies then this recipe is for you. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 3/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Slowly beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients till well mixed. Stir together both dry and wet ingredients till all well combined.

3. In a small bowl mix sugar and cinnamon.

4. Toss dough balls in the sugar mixture then place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes till golden then let rest for 5 minutes till serving.

13. Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 3 tbsp butter, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Slowly beat in eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Fold on dry ingredients till well combined.

3. Place cookie dough on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

4. To make the frosting blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla till well mixed. Gradually mix in powdered sugar till frosting-like consistency.

5. After letting cookies rest decorate them with the frosting you made.

14. Cinnamon Sugar Pie Crust Cookies

This is the easiest fo the Christmas cookie recipes because it only requires three ingredients!

Ingredients

• Pie-crust (either store-bought or homemade)
• 3 tbsps of granulated sugar
• 3 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Roll out pie crust on a counter. Sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon evenly. Roll the shit and then cut in 1 inch wide cookies.

3. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let rest on the baking sheet for only a few minutes then serve.

15. Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ending it on the most classic of the Christmas cookie recipes. The chocolate chip cookie is a home staple and Santa’s favorite.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl. Slowly beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients till well mixed. Stir together both dry and wet ingredients till all well combined.  Pour in chocolate chips and mix well.

3. On a lined baking sheet divide dough into 6 pieces then place on the sheet. Chill cookies for at least 30 minutes in the fridge then bake for 16-18 minutes till outside is golden. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes then serve.

Which of these Christmas cookie recipes are you going to try at home? Let us know in the comments! Make sure to share with your friends so they can find cookies recipes to make at home.