This Christmas, spread holiday cheer with 20 irresistible cookie recipes that will delight at every festive occasion. Classics like Italian Holiday Cookies bring old-world charm, while Chocolate Mint Cookies add a cool twist to your treat tray. Fill your cookie tins with Linzer Cookies or surprise guests with Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies for a pop of color. Whether you whip up Turtle Thumbprint Cookies or enjoy a crisp Pizzelle Recipe, these Christmas cookies promise to make the season sweet, simple, and a little extra merry!

Linzer Cookies

A Melt-in-Your-Mouth Classic: Raspberry Linzer Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with a buttery, almond-infused dough, creating a delicate contrast to the vibrant raspberry jam filling. Dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Pizzelle Recipe (Thin and Crisp)

The thinnest, lightest, most crisp pizzelle recipe ever!  They’re just as light as air, & this recipe is truly authentic, with plenty of sweet anise flavor.
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Italian Pignoli Cookies

These gluten-free Italian pignoli cookies are a delightful, sweet treat made with pine nuts. You only need 5 ingredients to make the best Italian Christmas cookies for the holidays or any time of year.
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Triple Ginger Cookies

Looking to elevate a classic ginger cookie to new heights of flavor? The secret lies in embracing more ginger. These Triple Ginger Cookies are infused with not one, but three varieties of ginger, accompanied by the aromatic essence of cloves and nutmeg.
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Strudel Cookies

Strudel Cookies are a delicious, flaky, and crunchy treat. You’ll need just 5 simple ingredients to make these delightful pastries.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These chocolate crinkle cookies are a must-have Christmas cookie and the perfect companion to a cup of coffee or hot cocoa!
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Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Pillow-y soft, with a sweet, glazed cherry and crunchy graham cracker crumbs- these cherry cheesecake thumbprint cookies are sure to be a family favorite!
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Italian Canestrelli Cookies

Canestrelli cookies are crunchy, shortbread cookies with a vanilla and lemon fragrance. Baked in a flower shape, these traditional Italian cookies are ideal for the holiday season, springtime, or Easter, too.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Pucker up for perfection! Lemon Shortbread Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy lemon zest and buttery sweetness. They’re a guaranteed treat for any cookie lover.
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Italian Wedding Cookies

Italian wedding cookies are little bite-sized shortbread treats. These sweet little balls are infused with lemon flavor thanks to lemon zest paired with limoncello.
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Spiced German Cookies

Enjoy these delectable ginger-spiced cookies, generously coated with a tangy lemon glaze. They’re sure to become your new holiday favorites!
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (Salted Caramel or White Chocolate Peppermint)

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies make a great holiday cookie and they’re so easy to make! Choose from two flavors: so yummy.
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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Italian ricotta cookies are tender cookies with a cake-like texture. These traditional Italian cookies are holiday favorites but are delicious on any occasion.
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Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these marshmallow-studded cookies! Chewy, chocolatey, and surprisingly easy to make, they’re a fun twist on double chocolate cookies that’ll brighten any summer day.
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Chocolate Mint Cookies

Get your minty green game on with these Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies. Each rich, chocolate cookie has a gloriously green minty filling. It’s a flavor combination and a texture pairing that will keep you coming back for more!
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Biscoff Cookies

These golden treats are baked with Biscoff cookies in the batter. They’re a cookie version of a warm hug, with all the spicy, caramelized goodness you love, but in a soft, chewy cookie form.
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Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are budget-friendly, simple to make, and a delicious way to make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

These beautiful Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies have a delightful surprise filling inside. Take one bite to reveal the colorful red velvet filling covered with a simple sugar cookie and pretty red, white, and pink sprinkles.
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Italian Holiday Cookies

Jam Thumbprint Cookies are a Christmas cookie classic made with a shortbread dough, sweet fruit jam, and a nutty coconut coating.
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Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

Get your caramel fix in with these yummy Turtle Thumbprint Cookies. Tender cookies are filled with caramel and drizzled with the best chocolate sauce.
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