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40+ Best Christmas Cookie Recipes That Are Sure To Be A Hit!

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Are you looking for some yummy Christmas cookie recipes to make this season!? If so, this is the post you’re looking for.

We’ve rounded up our top sweet treats that are perfect for kids and adults a like.  Whether you’re looking to make something for the family or for your next Christmas party there’s something in here for you!

Christmas is my favourite time of year.  One of my best family traditions is making Christmas cookies for all of our friends.  I always love trying out new recipes each year to keep things exciting!  To make things easier, I wanted to round up some of my favourites in case you’re looking for some easy recipes to try yourself!

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40+ Best Christmas Cookie Recipes That Are Sure To Be A Hit!

1) 3D Standing Gingerbread Cookie by In The Kids Kitchen

This fun dessert by In The Kids Kitchen is a 3D dessert!  It’s simple to make, yummy and gets the kids baking away!

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2) Marshmallow Skillet Cookie by Wordly Treat  

This easy marshmallow skillet cookie from Wordly Treat looks amazing!  It’s the perfect dessert for the entire family!

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3) Melting Snowman Cookie by Fun Cookie Recipes 

These cookies are so perfect for kids to make!  They’re easy and cute all at once.

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4) Peppermint Sugar Cookies by Kim & Kalee

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5) Peanut Butter Blossoms by Boston Girl Bakes 

Peanut butter blossoms are always one of my favourite cookies to make around the holidays!  They’re incredibly easy and also yummy!

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6) Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies by Organically Addison

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7) Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies by Crumbs & Corkscrews

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8) Fresh Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies by Everyday Delicious 

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9) Christmas Lights Cookies by Maria’s Mixing Bowl 

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10) Gluten-Free Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies by Clean Plate Mama

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11) Pretzel M&M Hugs by Bowl Me Over

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12) Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by Joy Food Sunshine 

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13) Hot Chocolate Macaroon Cookies by Cambrea Bakes 

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14) Spiced Orange & Chocolate Linzer Cookies by The Spice Train

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15) Million Dollar Cookies by Cambrea Bakes 

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16) Snowflake Cookies by Marcellina in Cucina

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17) Festive Chewy Gingerbread Cookies by On My Kids Plate 

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18) Blue Star Stained Glass Cookie by A Magical Mess

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19) Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies by Our Love Language Is Food

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20) Peppermint Stuffed Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie by Our Love Language Is Food

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21) Chocolate Orange Cookies by Salt & Baker

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22) Cherry Coconut Snowball Cookies by Homemade in the kitchen

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23) Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies by On My Kids Plate 

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24) Santa Cookies by Dear Creatives 

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25) Ginger Sandwich Cookie by The Cookie Dough Diaries

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26) Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies by Crave the Good

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27) Rolo Cookies by Weekend Craft

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28) Hot Chocolate Cookies by Love From The Oven

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29) Gnome Cookies by Just A Four Letter Word 

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30) Oreo Dipped Christmas Cookies by Butter Your Biscuit 

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31) Cute Reindeer Cookie by Kitchen Mason

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32) Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies by Living Life As Moms

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33) Chocolate Ginger Cookies by Marsha’s Baking Addiction 

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34) Betty Crocker Fudgy Brownie Mix Cookies ET Food Voyage 

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35) Peppermint Bark Cookies by Alpine Ella 

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36) Eggnog Cookies by Confessions of Parenting 

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37) Cranberry & Almond Cookies by More With Less Today

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38) Christmas Barn Cookies by Buttercream Parties 

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39) Chocolate and Egg Nog Drop Cookies by A Taste For Travel 

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40) Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies by Jam Jar Cookies 

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41) Thumbprint Twix Cookies by Mommy Evolution 

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42) Red Velvet Cookies by Kitchen Gidget 

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We hope you enjoyed all of these Christmas Cookie recipes!  All of these sweet treats would be perfect for friends and family.