12 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes
As far as we know, it’s already a tradition to bake cookies for Christmas. Either you do it on the day or before that, we always need to make some preparation. And not all people have the time to do that.
That’s why we wanted to share there easy to prepare Christmas cookie recipes that’ll satisfy your family in no time!
To keep you hassle-free, we share some cookies that are so easy to make (with fewer decorations) but still cute for kids to love it. And if you preferred a healthier option, we also got you covered!
Just so you know, we really love the number 4 idea!
So, shall we get to baking?
#1 Peanut butter reindeer cookies
I love these peanut butter reindeer cookies.
The cookie is chewy due to its easy, chewy peanut butter base.
Then the peanut butter reindeer cookies are topped off with an M&M candy for the red nose, choco chips as eyes and pretzels as its antlers.
This sweet and salty combination is oh-so-perfect!
#2 Christmas tree and reindeer cookie
This crunchy Christmas tree and Reindeer cookies are one of the cutest designs to go on the Christmas table.
They are so easy to do that your kids will have fun making them!
Check out how to make it here.
#3 Christmas spiced biscuits
With the help of an embossed Rolling Pin, these Christmas Spiced Biscuits are adorable.
The smell of the spices when baking them will surround your kitchen with the holiday spirit.
And the kids will surely be eyeing when they come out of the oven. LOL.
My choice for a good Christmas embossed rolling pin here:
#4 Santa’s cookie and milk
This decorated Santa’s wish list cookie tops my list! For me, this one is the most creative of all the Christmas cookie recipes I shared with you! and super cute too!
#5 Christmas pudding cookies
If you’re not familiar with Christmas Pudding, it’s because it is more popular in the UK and other Irish/British countries.
Nevertheless, these Christmas Pudding cookies are chocolate sugar cookies, decorated as the traditional Christmas Pudding.
And they sure do look cute, with the white frosting pattern and green holly on top.
#6 Snowman cookies
You have to juggle your time between work assignments and bringing the kids to their piano or swimming lessons.
Or you’re late for your yoga session because you need to do the groceries?
I get you.
If you’re a busy bee and you don’t have much time, what about trying these easy-to-do cookies? This recipe is the easiest of all the Christmas cookie recipes that we shared with you.
This idea is simple: buy some regular cookies off the shelves and just amp them up to your style!
With some sprinkles, you can make magic.
Ideal to bring to the office or a family reunion to share.
#7 Peppermint candy cane sugar cookies
Here’s a colorful and fun twist to a Christmas cookie classic!
These peppermint sugar cookies in the shape of canes are a great way to make festive-looking Christmas cookies.
You can also add a special touch with some icing and sprinkles.
Joy, Oh Joy!
#8 Wreath Cookies
This wreath cookie recipe is another great amp-up, off-the-shelves cookies for the busy bees out there!
The base of the cookie can be a shortbread cookie or any cookie with a hole.
The fun starts when you start decorating with little candies.
Perfect for a fun activity with kids of all ages.
Check out how to make it here.
#9 Decorated Grinch cookies
When you think about Christmas, the famous character, which you will be reminded of, is Sant… huh, no.
Of course, it is the Grinch with its green grumpy but also mischievous look.
This recipe is definitely out of the traditional round cookies as it will make your long cookie stands out of the crowd.
The chocolate or vanilla sugar cookie sticks are perfectly shaped for dunking in a glass of milk or a mug of hot chocolate, during those cold winter nights.
This creative recipe will take some time but with some patience, your efforts will pay off!
Share some Grinch goodness for this Christmas!
#10 Snowman Meringue Cookies
I haven’t forgotten our vegan friends.
These snowman-shaped Meringue Cookies can be made totally vegan by using aquafaba, which is bean water instead of eggs.
Upon baking, the cookie will be crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, as it should be!
I’m sure your hubby and kids will love these sweet, crisp, airy and completely adorable cookies!
#11 Snowflake Sugar Cookies
If you’re like me and excited to go back to the Kingdom of Arendelle in the upcoming Frozen 2 movie, your kids will be so thrilled to get their cookie with Frozen-style colors!
These classic, easy-to-bake, cookies will be sprinkled with the blue frost colors, making these so sweet!
Try them out!
#12 Elf on the shelves sugar cookies
The Elf on the Shelf story depicts Santa’s elves busy scouting little kids to know who have been good or naughty.
It’s hard to believe that the adorable elf pictured on these Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookies can get into so much mischief while sending behavior reports to Santa. LOL.
The design on these chocolate or vanilla sugar cookies is so cute, that you will want to look at the details and not want to take a bite at it.
With some creativity and some piping later, you will receive compliments for these amazing looking and tasting cookies.
These were our 12 easy Christmas cookie recipes to treat yourself and your loved ones during the festive season. You can have fun baking, piping, and sprinkling the cookies together with the kids for amusing family time.
If you have your favorite Christmas cookie recipes, we would love for you to share them with us on the comment down below!
See you next time!