Christmas Cookies For Gift Giving

‘Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with a batch of homemade Christmas cookies? We’ve got you covered with some mouthwatering recipes that go beyond the basic sugar cookie. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookie creations are not only delicious but also perfect for gifting to friends, family, or anyone with a sweet tooth. From classic gingerbread to indulgent peppermint chocolate, get ready to whip up treats that will make you the star of the cookie exchange. So, preheat those ovens and let’s dive into the world of scrumptious Christmas cookies that are bound to bring joy to both the baker and the lucky recipients!

Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies

These gluten free Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies are so easy to make in one bowl with pantry staples. The result is a soft, chocolatey cookie with a sweet outside.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are perfect for holiday gift giving and cookie exchanges. They are made with almond flour and have a fudgy, not too sweet flavor that everyone will love. {gluten free}
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

The holidays are right around the corner so why not share some love with someone special? These Gluten Free Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are sure to brighten someone’s day. They are filled with a sweet, creamy buttercream and topped with holiday sprinkles. (gluten-free)
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Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Meringue Kiss Christmas Cookies

Chocolate dipped peppermint meringue kiss Christmas cookies look so elegant but they aren’t hard to make. If you are in the mood to make holiday meringue cookies, you can’t go wrong with these dipped meringue kisses. You will love the flavour combination of meringue, chocolate and candy cane.
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Gluten Free Stained Glass Christmas Cookies

These gluten free stained glass Christmas cookies are so pretty to look at. They might look fiddly to prepare but they really aren’t. Also known as windowpane cookies, these easy to make cookies with a hole in the middle are a Christmas staple. You will love these star shape, colourful gluten free cookies. It’s such a great recipe for the best gluten free Christmas cookies.
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Italian Fig Christmas Cookies

Step aside, fig newtons – there’s a new fig cookie in town! These delectable little bites are one of the most special Christmas cookies ever. Ohhh yes – they really are that good! Boasting a crumbly dough encasing a sweet fig filling as well as beautiful frosting on top, what more could anyone want from a cookie? The combination of flavours and textures in these Italian fig Christmas cookies, also known as Cucidati, makes them a wonderful choice to include in your Christmas baking or holiday baking schedule this year.
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Holiday Cookie Box

What could be more festive than a holiday cookie box? There are so many homemade Christmas cookie box recipes to choose from. Maybe even too many! A cookie variety box makes a great gift and you can choose from different types of cookie gift box packaging. Read on for my DIY cookie box ideas for the holiday season.
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Festive Chocolate Covered Oreo Christmas Cookies

Chocolate covered Oreo Christmas cookies aren’t just super-cute but delicious too! If Oreos are some of your favourite cookies, I just know you’ll love these DIY covered Oreos made in a silicon mould. There are plenty of easy Oreo cookie ideas if you want to get creative with colours and designs. You will agree that these Christmas Oreo cookies are just so CUTE! You can’t get easier than this no bake Christmas cookie.
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Easy gluten free Christmas pinwheel cookies are sure to put a smile on your face this holiday season. They really are festive looking! These Italian Christmas swirl cookies might look like something from an Italian bakery but it isn’t hard to make this Christmas cookie roll yourself. Add these red and green Christmas cookies to your gluten free holiday baking list this year!
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Christmas Chocolate Sugar Cookies And Buttercream Dip

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Christmas chocolate sugar cookies! Whether you enjoy homemade cookies and buttercream dip with a glass of milk on Christmas Eve or you prefer to snack on them on Christmas morning, they’re a real crowd pleaser. These sugar cookie dippers also go down well (and disappear fast!) at any Christmas party.
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Kolachy Cookies With Jam For Christmas

You might have heard of kolachy cookies before. In fact, they’re pretty famous all over the globe. And guess what else – these Christmas cookies are easy to make. Yes, these are a great Christmas baking or holiday baking idea for home cooks to try out. It wouldn’t be Christmas without some of these homemade cookies with their irresistible flaky cream cheese dough!
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3D Stacked Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

This fun recipe for 3D stacked Christmas tree sugar cookies is a great project for Christmas time when you’re in a baking mood. The tree shapes are made of sugar cookie dough and feature green frosting. Star cookie cutters make the stars on top of the cookie trees stacks. Despite being so gorgeous, Christmas sugar cookies really are easy to make!
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Grinch Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

Crumbl Christmas sugar cookies are wonderfully sweet sugar cookies with hints of almond and vanilla extract in every bite. These copycat Crumbl cookies are similar to the ones you can get at the Crumbl bakery but you can have fun making them yourself at home and not having to drive to the store. This cute vanilla sugar cookie recipe is decorated with Christmas themed frosting and sprinkles, making them perfect for the festive season.
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Holiday Cinnamon Lattice Cookies

Are you ready to take your Christmas baking or holiday baking to the next level? Instead of plain Christmas cookies, we are going to make cinnamon lattice cookies! Now, don’t worry because once you know the secret behind these, they’re easy peasy!
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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

A soft and perfectly spiced gluten-free gingerbread cookie topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting. This is the gluten-free holiday cookie you’ve been waiting for!
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Paleo Maple Caramel Pecan Turtles

These Paleo Maple Caramel Pecan Turtles are made with real honey and maple syrup – so much healthier than regular turtle candies. They make the perfect addition to a tray of Paleo Christmas candies too!
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Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Pie Cookies are amazing because they combine the flavor of a classic apple pie with the convenience and portability of a cookie. The flavors of cinnamon, apple, and butter blend together to create a delicious and satisfying taste.
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Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. If you’re looking for the best vegan Christmas cookies, look no further. These holiday treats are made with almond flour, vegan chocolate as well as peppermint flavored candy canes. Super easy to make in one bowl, refined sugar-free, easily GF and great for Christmas cookie exchange.
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3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

These flourless 3-ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies are a dream for satisfying your sweet tooth! Not only are they quick to make, but they’re also sweet and crunchy with a rich peanut butter flavor
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Peppermint Keto Chocolate Cookies (Paleo, Low Carb)

These peppermint keto chocolate cookies are the perfect rich buttery-soft low carb paleo treat that is sure to please your taste buds!
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Meyer Lemon + Pistachio Sandwich Cookies

These cookies are far from a traditional Christmas cookie, and that’s exactly what I like about them. Being a sandwich cookie, they are a bit fussier and more time consuming to make than a standard drop-cookie, but that’s what makes them so much more fun. Short, chilly days invite cozy baking projects, and the holidays are the perfect time to dive in. You’re going to need something to do with all those cookies, and I’m willing to bet you have plenty of parties and friends and festivities that require something sweet.
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Easy Authentic Italian Pignoli Cookies

Pignoli Cookies, or pine nut cookies, are a classic Italian confection. They’re chewy, sweet and only require 5 ingredients! This is one of my all time favorite cookies to bake during the holidays.
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Whole Wheat Cut Out Cookies Recipe

These whole wheat cut out cookies are easy to make, don’t require any chill time, and turn out just as tasty as those made with white flour.
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Pfeffernusse Cookies

If you love gingerbread cookies, you will love Pfeffernusse cookies. These delicious German Christmas cookies are slightly spicy and filled with traditional German holiday flavors.
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Gluten Free Ginger Molasses Cookies

These Gluten Free Ginger Molasses Cookies are made with almond flour and offer a soft and chewy twist on the classic treat. The almond flour provides a rich, nutty flavor and also contributes to the chewy texture. It is a deliciously satisfying cookie that’s both gluten-free and full of warm, spiced goodness.
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