18 Christmas Cookie Platter Recipes
We’ve got you covered with so many amazing recipes for Christmas cookies this holiday season. Whether you’re hoping to create an epic Christmas cookies assortment for a festive get-together or plan on shipping some Christmas cookies for gifts to family and friends, this collection of holiday cookies has something for everyone, including Santa himself. Follow along as we share our all-time favorite Christmas treats as well as baking and shipping tips.
Is it Christmas without Christmas sugar cookies with sprinkles and a yummy frosting? We think not. Decorating Christmas sugar cookies is one of our favorite pastimes, and these are the perfect cookie to make with your kids or to make you feel like a kid again. Pro Tip: When storing, arrange these in a single layer so your gorgeous decorating job isn’t messed up.
These Christmas crinkle cookies are inspired by one of our favorite holiday desserts: red velvet cake. Their bright red hue makes them perfect for festive gift giving or to add color to a cookie display. Pro Tip: The cookie dough balls get rolled in granulated sugar before a dunk in powdered sugar in order to keep that iconic crinkle look.
If you want to include some gluten free Christmas cookies to your cookie platter, then these are just the ticket. They’re delightfully chewy and remind us of macarons. Pro Tip: To get that vibrant green pistachio look, use raw pistachios instead of roasted.
You can call these snowballs Christmas cookies or Italian wedding cookies—we just call them delicious. They’re flavored with lemon and pistachio, and they’re oh so dreamy. Pro Tip: Use a cookie scoop to create uniformly shaped cookies.
These buttery Christmas shortbread cookies perfectly shaped for dipping into a hot cup of tea, sweetened with our honey for your tea of course. Pro Tip: If you want to send cookies as a Christmas gift, then these are perfect for that. Pack gently with tissue paper in an airtight container. They can also be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
The Very Best Honey Chocolate Chip Cookies
This may sound dramatic, but we know a good thing when we taste it, and these are the only chocolate chip cookie recipe you’ll ever need. Seriously. Pro Tip: Make these ultra-Christmasy and dot the cookie dough with red and green M&Ms before baking.
These delicate cookies are another gluten free Christmas cookie option. They’re rich in caramel flavor and are perfect for gift giving. Pro Tip: Dip half of each cookie in white or dark chocolate to add some flair.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pies
Surprise Santa this year and make these epic oatmeal cream pies. You’ll definitely be on the nice list if you do. Pro Tip: Roll the edges of these cookie sandwiches in Christmas sprinkles.
Your Christmas cookie platter will feel naked without these nostalgic cinnamon-sugar cookies. They also double as the perfect holiday gift. Pro Tip: Arrange these in small gift boxes with a jar of cinnamon whipped honey for a bee-utiful Christmas gift.
Lemon-Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These Christmas thumbprint cookies are not only beautiful; they’re also fun to make! Pro Tip: To make them festive, hold a mini Christmas tree or candy cane cookie cutter over the top before dusting.
For the chocoholic in your life, these are the perfect chocolate cookie. Chewy brownie-like cookies sandwich our chocolate whipped honey for the ultimate treat. Pro Tip: These are best enjoyed right after sandwiching.
Once you taste these homemade grahams, the boxed variety will seem “meh.” They’re the ultimate s’mores gift paired with marshmallows and our chocolate whipped honey. Pro Tip: Use holiday cookie cutters to cut these into any shape you like.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
So nice, we made them twice. We created another Christmas crinkle cookies recipe, this time with the flavors of cinnamon and chocolate. We know you’ll love them! Pro Tip: Invited to a holiday cookie exchange? These are the perfect Christmas cookie to bring!
These everything but the kitchen sink cookies are always a crowd pleaser and they’re sturdy to give (or ship) for Christmas gifts. Pro Tip: Did you know that you can freeze these cookie dough balls and have them at the ready for unexpected guests or cravings? Follow the recipe instructions for how to bake from frozen.
We love a classic combo, and peanut butter and honey are a match made in heaven. Make these fan favorite cookies and you won’t have any complaints. Pro Tip: For that classic hash mark design, coat the tops of the cookies with cooking spray before pressing with a fork.
These lemon Christmas cookies could quite possibly be the unexpected hit of your cookie platter. As they bake, they will fill your kitchen with delicious holiday aromas. Pro Tip: These are great for shipping. Wrap them tightly in a stack and wrap with wax paper before fitting into a box.
No Bake Chocolate Honey Cookies
No bake Christmas cookies? Sign us up! These no-fuss cookies are ready in just about 30 minutes—perfect for last-minute gift giving. Pro Tip: Roll the cookie balls in chopped Christmas candies or sprinkles and place in cellophane bags for an easy holiday gift.
Chewy and flavored with pumpkin spice honey. Need we say more? These browned butter cookies will be gone in a flash! Pro Tip: Get a jump start on holiday baking and make these ahead of time. They can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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