I can't resist a tasty cookie, and neither can Santa! Here are 12 Christmas Cookie Recipes Santa is Gonna Love!
I have various reasons why December is on of my favorite times of the year. I mean, I love the magic of Christmas, the Elf on the Shelf, Santa, the looks on my kids faces Christmas morning, and the gathering of family. And then I love this time of year for the goodies! Everywhere you go you find candy, cookies, bars and brownies, cakes, pies, the list just goes on and on.
I'm always looking for a new cookie recipe to try out, so I thought why not round up some tasty ones for y'all to try out! Thanks to my fellow foodie friends, I give you 12 Christmas Cookie Recipes Santa is Gonna Love!
- Pistachio Sugar Cookie Wreath with Sugared Cranberries - Sustaining the Powers
- Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies - Everyday Made Fresh
- Peppermint Macaroons with Chocolate Ganache - I Say Nomato
- Chocolate Peppermint Pudding Cookies - The Secret Ingredient Is
- Sweet Potato Ale Shortbread - Beer Girl Cooks
- 4 Ingredient Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies - Wholesome Yum
- Chocolate Candy Cane Crunch Cookies - Strength and Sunshine
- Soft and Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies - The Organic Dietitian
- Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies - Everyday Made Fresh
- Spiced Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing - Tag and Tibby
- Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies - Family Food on the Table
- Bacon Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies - A Savory Feast
There you have it - 12 Christmas Cookie Recipes Santa is Gonna Love! Which one are you going to try out first?
Robin Masshole Mommy says
Santa (and his helper) would LOVE all of these. I am going to have to make him something other than chocolate chip this year.
Joanna says
I am sure Santa and his helper will be thrilled! 🙂 Enjoy!
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
What a delicious looking roundup! I can't wait to try some of these. Thank you for including my 4-ingredient gluten-free shortbread cookies!
Joanna says
You're welcome Maya! I love including options for everyone! 🙂
Karen says
So funny because I was just talking about Christmas cookies at lunch today with coworkers. I want to make some asap and there are so many here that I'd love to test out!
Joanna says
Enjoy Karen! Which ones are you gonna make first?
Lesley Carter says
The Chocolate Peppermint Pudding Cookies look like the ones I'd like the most. I'll give them a try this weekend. We're excited about holiday baking.
Joanna says
Enjoy Lesley!
Christine - The Choosy Mommy says
I can't wait until I have more time to be creative with my Christmas cookies. Poor Santa is stuck with chocolate chip cookies again this year because I have a 4 year old and 18 month old. I would def. give the kiss cookies a go first. They are super cute and I bet the kids would like them too!
Joanna says
Thanks Christine...Oh do I understand! I remember those days...Merry Christmas!
Allison says
These all look so delicious I can't pick just one! I really love the ones that are made in the shapes of candy canes though-so cute!!
Joanna says
I want to make those too!
Natalia says
Forget Santa! Give me all the cookies hahaha. Love it. Thanks for the ideas.
Joanna says
Lol. Enjoy!
Di Hickman says
Oh I need to stop reading blogs with cookie recipes. It's getting dangerous. Either that or I need to run more lol!
Joanna says
Ahh, it's the holidays.. 😉
Debra says
I love the cranberry cookies with the frosted cranberries - these are so pretty! Santa would loves these at our house!
Joanna says
Aren't they pretty?!
Carolyn says
I want to try the chocolate peppermint pudding cookies. My favorite flavor combination for the holidays.
Joanna says
Don'e those sound yummy?! My favorite holiday combo is chocolate peppermint as well.
Ana says
Ooh cinnamon and these cinnamon chocolate cookies looks so good. All of them looks amazing.
Joanna says
Thanks Ana!
Angela Tolsma says
Pistachio Sugar Cookie Wreath sounds amazing and I am totally going to try make it!
Tara Holland says
You have some recipes I've never tried! I really want to make a batch of the bacon cookies to see what that flavor combination is like.
Courteney Noonan says
These all look so tasty! Especially the candy cane shaped chocolate ones
Rose Sahetapy says
They look all delicious, but I know which one I'd love to try most 'Pistachio sugar cookies'. Can I substitute the pistachio instant pudding mix with pistachio cream? Thank you for sharing this amazing Christmas cookies recipe.
Joanna says
You know Rose, I'm not sure. That particular recipe isn't my own. Perhaps if you click on the recipe link and check out her post, she may offer some advice. 🙂 Good luck!
Corina | Now THAT I Can Do, Mama! says
That shortbread made me stop in my tracks! (Bet it'll do the same for Santa ;)) I have to make some of that heaven again. Pinned this!
Angie Rose says
These all look so delicious! Those cinnamon chocolate chip cookies make my mouth water just thinking about them. Definitely adding these to my must bake list 🙂
Jazz says
All of these cookies look delicious and are so creative--especially the candy canes and macarons! Thanks for sharing.
Joanna says
Thank you Jazz, enjoy!
Chelsea Damon says
Some of these remind me what my mom and I would bake together! We used to block out a couple Saturdays every December just for cookie making!
Joanna says
Love Christmas baking! What a great memory.
Taylor Mobley says
I got a sugar high just from looking at this omg! LOL The ones in the beginning with the striped chocolate kiss on top look DIVINE. Totally make those festive cookies.
Joanna says
Thanks Taylor!
Melissa Vera says
I just got some kisses. I am going to make the kiss cookies. All of these look amazing.
Joanna says
They are so good Melissa, enjoy!
Rachel says
Those look great! I can't wait until we make Christmas cookies later this week. My daughter is excited to help.
Joanna says
I love having my daughters helping me in the kitchen! Ya'll enjoy!
Blythe Alpern says
I love anything with chocolate and peppermint this time of year. These cookies look amazing. They would be a big hit at all the holiday parties going on this time of year.
Joanna says
Same here Blythe! Peppermint and chocolate scream holidays to me.
Reesa Lewandowski says
That leaf cookie is so pretty with the cranberries! Some delicious recipes here to try! Thank you! We are baking today!
Joanna says
Have fun! I love baking days!