Christmas Cookie Recipes

They're as fun to bake together as they are to eat. Just don't forget to save some for Santa.

An early Christmas present to you.

Put away the piping bags.

An age-old sweet reinvented with holiday spices.

Add some fanciful color and pattern to your holiday cookie tray with a batch of pinwheel butter cookies.

Top your shortbread cookies with sparkling sugar so they glisten like snowflakes.

These adorable red-nosed pops are a perfect afternoon activity for little elves.

Capture the merriment of Grandma's kitchen at Christmastime.

Food Blogger Cara Greenstein shares helpful tips for hosting a successful cookie swap this holiday season.

'Tis the season to satisfy your sweet tooth.

'Tis the season for baking up some memories. 

There won't be a crumb left.

Are you ready for the cookie swap?

You'll want to make an extra batch of these festive cookies to keep for yourself.

They're easy to pull together, impressive to display, and delicious to eat. 

These could make Scrooge love Christmas.

Better than store-bought.

Hey, why not?

Be sure to soften butter until it's spreadable. The silky dough is a dream to work with, so even beginning bakers can make this beautiful wreath. Try this chocolate version or Citrus-Cranberry.

These Christmas tree cookies come with built in ornaments.

These cookies are perfect for Santa and the kids.

We'll be delivering these delicious red-nosed delights to each and every neighbor this year.

Decorate these trees with a simple glaze that's a less fussy alternative to royal icing.

These special holiday treats live up to their name.