25 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

25 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

Get ready to fill your home with the delightful aroma of baked treats this holiday season! One of the best ways to spread joy during Christmas is by baking delicious cookies that everyone will love. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, looking for a thoughtful gift, or simply want to enjoy a cozy evening by the fire, these 25 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes are sure to bring smiles to all who taste them.

  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Yield 25 cookies
  • Cuisine American
  • Category Cookie
Regular diet Christmas Cookies Baking Holiday

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.

  6. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

  9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. Enjoy these delicious homemade cookies with a glass of milk or wrap them up in a festive box for gifting!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 cookie
Calories
160 kcal per cookie
Total Fat
8 g per cookie
Saturated Fat
5 g per cookie
Cholesterol
30 mg per cookie
Sodium
120 mg per cookie
Total Carbohydrate
20 g per cookie
Dietary Fiber
1 g per cookie
Sugars
14 g per cookie
Protein
2 g per cookie

From classic chocolate chip cookies to festive sugar cookies decorated with colorful icing, these 25 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures to suit every taste. Whether you enjoy baking solo or with loved ones, the joy of creating and sharing these sweet treats knows no bounds. Get into the holiday spirit by filling your home with the warmth and sweetness of freshly baked cookies. Happy baking and Merry Christmas!

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