9 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes From My Holiday Kitchen
There’s no doubt that Christmas cookies bring the holiday spirit to life, especially when the recipes are simple and stress-free. Each of these cookies is easy to make, fun to decorate, and made to add cheer to your holiday baking lineup. From chocolatey favorites to peppermint-filled classics, these are the easy Christmas treats I come back to year after year because they never fail to impress.
If you love these Christmas cookies, you might also enjoy my Festive Christmas Donut Wreath or Christmas Light Cupcakes for even more sweet holiday fun.
1. Melted Snowman Cookies
These adorable cookies look like little melted snowmen, complete with candy decorations and sweet frosting “puddles.” They’re as fun to decorate as they are to eat – perfect for baking with kids or bringing a smile to your holiday dessert table. Each cookie is soft, buttery, and full of classic sugar cookie flavor.
Get The Recipe: Melted Snowman Cookies
2. Christmas Tree Oreos
A no-bake favorite that’s as festive as it gets! These Christmas Tree Oreos are dipped in chocolate, decorated with sprinkles, and topped with candy stars. They’re great for cookie platters or homemade gift boxes, and you can customize the colors for your holiday theme.
Get The Recipe: Christmas Tree Oreos
3. Peppermint Chocolate Covered Oreos
Cool peppermint meets creamy chocolate in this easy holiday treat. Each Oreo is coated in smooth chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for a festive crunch. These are perfect for last-minute holiday treats – no baking required!
Get The Recipe: Peppermint Chocolate Covered Oreos
4. Christmas M&M Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with colorful M&Ms, these cookies are a holiday crowd-pleaser. The buttery dough bakes up golden around the edges and tender in the center, making every bite melt in your mouth. Add them to your cookie trays for a pop of color and fun.
Get The Recipe: Christmas M&M Cookies
5. Pecan Snowball Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are buttery, nutty, and dusted in powdered sugar like fresh snow. They’re a holiday classic that never goes out of style — simple to make yet full of cozy flavor. Perfect alongside a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
Get The Recipe: Pecan Snowball Cookies
6. Hot Chocolate Cookies
If you love a mug of hot cocoa, you’ll love these cookies. They’re rich, chocolatey, and topped with gooey mini marshmallows. Each bite tastes like a warm winter treat — soft in the center with a fudgy finish that makes them irresistible.
Get The Recipe: Hot Chocolate Cookies
7. Oreo Ornament Cookies
These cute, chocolate-dipped Oreo ornaments are as pretty as they are delicious. Decorated with bright sprinkles and candy pieces, they look like tiny edible ornaments ready to hang on your tree. Great for gifting or making with kids on a December afternoon.
Get The Recipe: Oreo Ornament Cookies
8. Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies get a holiday twist with the addition of peppermint chips and crushed candy canes. They’re chewy, chocolatey, and full of festive flavor. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a glass of milk or a cup of peppermint mocha.
Get The Recipe: Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
9. Peanut Butter Snowball Cookies
No-bake peanut butter snowballs are coated in white chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. They’re creamy, rich, and a little nostalgic — the perfect balance of peanut butter sweetness and holiday cheer.
Get The Recipe: Peanut Butter Snowball Cookies
Not all holiday treats have to be traditional cookies to capture the Christmas spirit! These two recipes are playful, no-bake cookie-filled favorites that are just as festive — perfect for parties, snacking, or gifting when you want something a little different from the cookie jar.
Bonus #1: Christmas Cookie Popcorn
This sweet-and-salty snack is everything you love about Christmas cookies, in popcorn form. It’s coated with melted white chocolate, festive sprinkles, and bits of crunchy cookies for a fun holiday twist. Perfect for movie nights or gifting in cute treat bags.
Get The Recipe: Christmas Cookie Popcorn
Bonus #2: Easy Christmas Cookie Dip
This creamy, no-bake dip tastes like cookie dough and Christmas cookies combined. It’s made with simple ingredients and served with Chex mix, graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit for dipping. It’s a quick and easy treat for parties or family gatherings.
Get The Recipe: Easy Christmas Cookie Dip
Want more Christmas sweets? Try my Snowball Chocolate Truffles, Christmas Tree Cupcakes, or Christmas Tree Pops!
