15 Amazing Christmas Cookies

Finally, a cut-out Sugar Cookie that doesn’t spread. This easy recipe uses cold butter to make the perfect cookie dough that doesn’t spread AND doesn’t need to be chilled. They hold their shape, making them perfect for decorating and holiday gift-giving. Better yet, they taste amazing!

Filled with warm spices, these crunchy Molasses Cookies are the ultimate Christmas bake. Rolled in sugar and studded with dark chocolate, these chewy cookies are a holiday staple at my house.

Soft and chewy Gingerbread Cookies made completely from scratch. Filled to the brim with holiday spices and decorated with a simple 2-ingredient icing, these cut-out cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for baking with the kids!

Checkerboard Cookies are a stunning addition to any cookie exchange or holiday bake off. These gorgeous cookies are made from vanilla cookie dough and chocolate orange cookie dough. Their impressive checkboard pattern is so much easier to make than you'd think!

Try my soft and chewy Lemon Crinkle Cookies for a zesty and festive treat. Twice-rolled in sugar, they shine with their powdery coating and shimmery lemony middle. These cookies are soft and chewy and just a little addictive!

Soft and chewy M&M Christmas Cookies packed with M&M candy, two types of chocolate chips and roasted macadamias. These thick and chunky cookies are a just little bit special and make for great Christmas gifts.

A staple for any Christmas cookie jar, these Almond Biscotti are a cinch to make. Twice-baked, they're crispy and chewy and perfect for a cup of tea or coffee. They also make for a lovely Christmas gift.

Adding ricotta to your cookies is an absolute gamechanger with these buttery Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Sost and sweet, they're made complete with a simple glaze and a sprinkling of fresh lemon zest.

You’ll love these Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies. Soft and chewy, with crisp edges, these cut-out Gingerbread Cookies are perfect for decorating and giving away as Christmas gifts. You can cut them into any shape you like!

You’ll love these amazing Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Boasting a soft, fudgy brownie-like centre and a crisp white shell, they’re perhaps the most festive Christmas cookie of all. Plus I’ll show you how to get that beautiful white sugar crust every time.

Amazing Snickerdoodle Cookies made from scratch. These soft and chewy cookies are rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar and baked until golden. Made using just a handful of pantry ingredients, they’re quick and easy.

Looking for the perfect cookie to decorate this Christmas? I've got you covered with my incredible Chocolate Sugar Cookies. There's no need to chill the dough, so these simple cookies are ready in no time at all. They're perfect for decorating with the kids!

Soft and chewy Brownie Cookies for the win. These gorgeous cookies are made with real chocolate and boast a deliciously fudgy brownie-like centre. If you love a good brownie, these cookies will be your new weakness!

Buttery White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies filled with juicy cranberries, white chocolate chips and fresh orange zest. These soft and chewy cookies are so quick and easy to make. There's no chilling the dough, so they can be ready to eat in under an hour!

It doesn’t get any more festive than these soft and chewy Red Velvet Cookies. We’ve taken everything we love about Red Velvet Cake and made the ultimate cookie. These buttery cookies are part chocolate, part vanilla and filled with chunks of white chocolate. Santa will love them!