17 Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes and Ideas

There are many reasons to love the holidays, but Christmas cookies are definitely on the top of that list. With that in mind, we gathered together all the important Christmas cookie recipes you need to get through this season — we’re talking shortbread, sugar cookies and lots of peppermint. Treat your family and friends to something sweet—these top-rated Christmas cookie recipes! Bake up a dozen, or more, this holiday season. From tasty gingerbread to shortbread to decorated sugar cookie recipes, these treats are sure to sweeten up your Christmas — and impress friends at your cookie swap. Fill your cookie tins with batches and batches of classic cookies and creative variations.