25 Easy Christmas Cookies to Make This Holiday Season
There’s something about Christmas that makes me want to bake all the things. Even if I’ve barely touched the cookie cutters for the rest of the year, December comes around and suddenly I’m looking for an excuse to make another batch of cookies.
I’ve pulled together 25 of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes here, with a real mixture of ideas. There are proper homemade cookies, plenty of chocolate, some really cute ones for the kids, and a few ridiculously easy options for those days when you want something festive without spending hours in the kitchen.
These are lovely for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, school treats or just having something sweet in the house over the holidays. I always think homemade Christmas cookies make a nice little gift too. Pop a few into a festive box or bag and you’ve got a really easy homemade present that people will actually enjoy.
1. Christmas M&M Cookies
2. Crumbl-Style Gingerbread Christmas Cookies
3. Melted Snowman Christmas Cookies
4. Christmas Cake Batter Cookies
5. Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
6. Reindeer Oreo Balls
7. Mint Blossom Christmas Cookies
8. Christmas Tree Oreo Cookies
9. Ginger Maple Glazed Cookies
10. Easy Grinch Nutter Butter Cookies
11. Double Dark Chocolate Pecan Drop Cookies
12. Christmas Ornament Oreo Cookies
13. Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
14. Polar Bear Oreos
15. Cannoli Cookies
16. Reindeer Nutter Butter Cookies
17. Chocolate Marshmallow Christmas Cookies
18. Christmas Ritz Nutella Cookies
19. Snowman Oreos
20. Bourbon Cookies
21. Easy Grinch Oreo Cookies
22. Air Fryer Almond Butter Cookies
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Creamy Almond Butter
- ¾ Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
Items Needed:
- Air Fryer
- Small Cookie Scoop (1.2 tablespoons)
- Parchment Paper
- Fork
Instructions:
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond butter, sugar, and the egg. Stir until everything is fully blended.
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Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your air fryer basket. Make sure it’s only one layer and avoid having the parchment paper flap up the sides, as it could cause the cookies to flip.
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Use a small cookie scoop to portion out four cookies onto the parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart, if possible.
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Lightly press a fork into the top of each cookie, first in one direction, then again in the opposite direction. Be gentle when lifting the fork off the cookie to avoid making a mess, and don’t press too deep—just enough to flatten them a bit.
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Air fry at 370°F for 6.5-7 minutes. Once done, carefully remove the basket and let the cookies rest for 10 minutes without disturbing them.
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Gently transfer the cookies to a fresh sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.
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Repeat the process until all the cookies are baked. Enjoy!
23. Penguin Oreos
24. Cornmeal Cookies
25. Reindeer Oreos
I hope you’ve found a few Christmas cookies here that you want to try this year. Whether you’re baking for a Christmas party, putting together cookie boxes or just fancy having something festive with your coffee, there are plenty to choose from. I’m definitely a fan of making a few different ones and calling it Christmas baking sorted!
