During the holidays, everyone enjoys a good classic cookie recipe. You can't go wrong with these soft and delicious options for classic Christmas cookies recipes.
These cookies look beautiful on platters for gift-giving or to set out during a Christmas party. A classic Christmas cookie is warm and comforting, and your cookie tray wouldn't be complete without it.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and are ready to eat in no time. They're not only easy to make but they're fast to get into the oven, too! These cookies are sweet, chewy, and delicious,.
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Italian Cookies
These Italian cookies are soft, almond flavored cookies topped with icing and colorful sprinkles. A classic dessert that’s perfect for the holidays or any other special event.
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Snickerdoodle Cookies
Classic snickerdoodles rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture. These cookies are crisp around the edges and soft and chewy on the inside.
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Double Chocolate Chewy M&M Cookies
Chewy M&M cookies are the best kind of chocolate cookies — soft and chewy, so chocolatey and a breeze to make! Use holiday M&Ms and you’ll have cookies that will be the star of your Christmas cookie tray.
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Snowball Christmas Cookies
Snowball Christmas Cookies also are known as Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cakes are a buttery cookie filled with pecans or other nuts and rolled in powdered sugar.
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Macaroon Kiss Cookies
Treat the coconut lovers in your life to a dessert just for them. Macaroon Kiss Cookies combine flaky sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese for a soft, chewy cookie everyone will enjoy!
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Chewy & Soft Gingersnap Cookies
Unlike gingersnaps, these chewy gingersnap cookies are chewy and flavorful turning this holiday classic into something you can sink your teeth into.
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Chocolate Star Cookies
Chocolate Star Cookies are a classic treat that many people enjoy, especially during the holiday season. These yummy cookies combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, creating a classic and favorite cookie no matter the time of year.
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies
These delightful holiday whipped shortbread cookies will melt in your mouth. They are light, buttery, and SO easy to make.
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Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
These Old fashioned molasses cookies have a rich, warm flavor and a chewy texture that makes them a beloved favorite among many. These nostalgic cookies are perfect for the holiday season and are also a great choice during the fall and winter months.
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Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
These sour cream cookies are super easy to make and topped with the yummiest glaze. Soft and cake-like, you’ll love these any time of year.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies (DoubleTree Copycat)
Nothing beats a chocolate chip cookie and this DoubleTree copycat is perfect for the holidays for that reason. These cookies are incredibly chewy and delicious served warm with a glass of milk.
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Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies
These cookies are made with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg and are a Christmas classic.
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Old Fashioned Butter Cookies
Old Fashioned Butter Cookies are a Christmas must-make. These tender buttery cookies are easy to make and are perfect for holiday gifting or your cookie tray!
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Gingerbread Man Christmas Sugar Cookies
These Christmas Sugar Cookies are made with a gingerbread man cookie cutter and decorated with cookie icing. These delicious cookies are perfect to put out for Santa.
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Monster Cookies
This Christmas classic cookies is incredibly flavor with the additon of peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M's. This cookie has been handed down many generations in my own family it's one that we absolutely love.
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Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Soft Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are easy to make and always a hit with the kids for the Holidays. Loaded with delicious sugar cookie goodness, kids love the added sprinkles, and you’ll love the bright colors on your cookie platter.
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