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christmas cookiespinterestBecky Lugart-Stayner1Chocolate-Peppermint Crinkle Cookieschocolate peppermint crinkle cookiesBecky Luigart-Stayner

The combination of crunchy outside and chewy interior is hard to resist—as is the blend of chocolate and peppermint flavors. The dough is easy to make and work with—and it’s so fun to watch them go into the oven as powder-covered balls and come out as perfectly crinkled little bites.

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

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3Grinch Cookieschristmas grinch cookies recipeBecky Luigart-Stayner

Whether you count yourself a Who down in Whoville, or a Grinch on the hill, we think you’ll love these festively colored Christmas cookies! Bake up a big platter of ’em for your holiday party, and enjoy while watching your favorite Grinch movie!

Get the recipe for Grinch Cookies.

4Red Velvet Snowflakes with Cream Cheese Icingchristmas cookies red velvet sugar cookiesBecky Lugart-Stayner

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5Classic Spritz Cookiesclassic spritz cookies recipeBecky Lugart-Stayner6Chocolate-Walnut Sandwich Cookieschocolate walnut sandwich cookies recipeBecky Lugart-Stayner

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7Speculaas Cookiesspeculaas christmas cookiesBecky Lugart-Stayner

These traditional almond-flavored cookies are a classic treat! Popular in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany around the Feast of St. Nicholas, these highly spiced cookies are made by pressing dough into carved wooden molds known as speculaas planks.

Get the recipe for Speculaas Cookies.

8Eggnog Madeleineschristmas cookies eggnog madeleinesBecky Lugart-Stayner

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9Peppermint Palmierspeppermint palmiers arranged on a white plate with red trimBecky Luigart-Stayner10Striped Peppermint Sandwich Cookiesstriped peppermint sandwich cookies on a red glass serving standBecky Luigart-Stayner

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11Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Trufflessnickerdoodle trufflesMaria Siriano12Cranberry Walnut Shortbread Barschristmas cookies cranberry shortbreadHector M. Sanchez

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13Mini Gingerbread Menmini gingerbread men arranged on a parchment lined cake standBecky Luigart-Stayner

How do you make gingerbread men cookies better? By making them cuter! These mini guys are great on their own but also make adorable toppers for cakes and other Christmas confections!

Get the recipe for Mini Gingerbread Men.

14Classic Oatmeal Cookiesclassic oatmeal cookiesBecky Lugart-Stayner

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15Christmas Light Sugar Cookieschristmas light sugar cookies with various sprinkle and arranged on a licorice stringBecky Luigart-Stayner16Chocolate Crinkle Cookieschristmas cookies chocolate crinklesKat Teutsch

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17Classic Chewy Sugar Cookiesclassic chewy sugar cookiesBecky Lugart-Stayner

Cut out sugar cookies are a hit at Christmas time, but classic chewy sugar cookies are just at home on a holiday dessert table! Enjoy them as is or top with frosting and festive sprinkles for an easy holiday treat.

Get the recipe for Classic Chewy Sugar Cookies.

18Marbled Tahini Shortbread Cookiesmarbled tahini shortbread cookies arranged on a dark green serving plateBecky Luigart-Stayner

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19Cookie Cutter Ginger Crispscookie cutter ginger crispsSusie Cushner

This recipe will yield plenty of cookies, which you may not need right away. Roll unused dough into logs, wrap well, and freeze for up to one month. Then you can have delightful ginger cookies all Christmas season.

Get the recipe for Cookie Cutter Ginger Crisps.

20Almond Biscottialmond biscotti in a blue containerBecky Luigart-Stayner

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