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We don’t eat a lot of sweets year around, but making cookies or other sweets during the Christmas season has been something I’ve enjoyed with family and friends. After all, what’s better than flour all over the kitchen and the dining room, Christmas music playing, and lots of kids laughing. These Christmas cookie recipes are ones that we’ve come to make every year.
They are traditional and modern and all from scratch. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Some of these recipes are my own, while others come from friends and other great blogs that I love. I’m going to share them below. Make sure to head over to their websites and let them know I sent you.
If you’re looking for some tried and true cookie recipes, then look no further.
7 Christmas Cookie Recipes
Each recipe is made from scratch (except the bonus recipe on the bottom, which is just an easy, ridiculous and crazy candy that my daughter loves).
Let’s just dive in with my own cookie recipes first.
Best Every Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
This cookie is THE cookie my family will make or is requested to make when anyone wants cookies. It’s definitely our favorite, so I hope you enjoy it. It has oatmeal goodness, but with chocolate chip deliciousness. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
I’ve even cut the sugar and made then into breakfast muffin dollops as well. Like I said, we’ve loved these over the years and they are our number one go to recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup apple sauce (or 1 cup butter total)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-1/2 cup oats
- 12oz chocolate chips
- 1 – 8oz chocolate bar (grated)
- 1-1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
Click here to get the full directions.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
These cookies are a lot easier than you’d think, but it’s actually pretty simple with a wonderful peanut butter chocolate flavor. Another home favorite, and super fun for kids to make too. Spreading the chocolate and rolling it out it is always fun for kids.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Click here to get the full directions.
Ultimate Earthquake Cookies
One of my boys loves these cookies. They are fun to make and delicious. Some earthquake cookies get dry quickly. These do not because on the chocolate chips added. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Adding the chocolate chips just sends it over the edge of chocolate goodness.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 6 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Click here to get the full ingredients.
Slow as Molasses Cookies from Houseful of Nicholes
These molasses cookies have a delicious ginger, molasses, and cinnamon flavor. I love that they’re chewy as well. I believe they can be baked longer for that crispy ginger snap type of cookie.
Click here to get the recipe and instructions from Natasha at Houseful of Nicholes.
Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Cookies from Traditional Cooking School
I wanted to direct you to some delicious gluten free options as well. This recipe uses almond flour, making it gluten free (and it’s also dairy free). I love coconut! These make a great, crunchy cookie. A favorite of mine with tea.
Click here to get the recipe and instructions from Traditional Cooking School.
Vintage Carrot Cookies from Melissa K. Norris
Melissa K Norris does a wonderful job of bringing old fashioned recipes to the here and now. This recipe is her grandmother’s recipe and is out of this world with carrots and raisins. You can always drizzle some cream cheese icing over these if you really want to go over the top.
Click here to get the recipe and instructions from Melissa K Norris.
Amish Sugar Cookies from Our Simple Homestead
These are simple sugar cookies that don’t need to be chilled. They hold their shape wonderfully. And you know I love keeping things simple.
These can be decorated and cut into shapes if desired for some traditional Christmas cookie fun.
Click here to get the recipe and instructions from Our Simple Homestead.
Bonus Recipes
These aren’t cookies, but they are definitely delicious so I couldn’t leave them out.
- White Chocolate Party Mix
- Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate Pudding Cake
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