Celebrate the season with 12 Days of Christmas Cookies! Easy, festive recipes perfect for holiday baking and sharing with friends and family.

Get ready for a mouthwatering adventure as we dive into the delectable world of 12 days of Christmas cookies. From delightful flavors and heavenly aromas, these recipes spread lots of festive cheer. From classic chocolate chip to pinwheel cookies and more, they are all delicious. #dessertsonadime #12daysofchristmascookies #christmascookies
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The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies is a festive way to celebrate the holiday season with sweet treats every day. Each day brings a new, delicious cookie recipe ranging from classic favorites to creative twists. Perfect for baking with family, gifting to friends, or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa by the fire.

These cookies are not only delicious but also fun and easy to make, even with little helpers in the kitchen. With a variety of flavors, shapes, and decorations, you can get creative and make each day’s cookie unique, adding extra holiday cheer to your celebrations. The holiday season will be even sweeter with these delightful Christmas recipes.

Why We Love

  • Festive and fun: Celebrate the holidays with a new cookie each day.
  • Family-friendly: Easy recipes perfect for baking with kids or friends.
  • Variety of flavors: From classic favorites to creative twists, there’s something for everyone.
  • Great for gifting: Perfect for sharing with neighbors, coworkers, or loved ones.
  • Stress-free baking: Simple instructions make holiday baking enjoyable, not overwhelming.

1. Christmas Wreath Cookies

With only 6 ingredients, these adorable Christmas Wreath cookies are so easy to make. They taste delicious and look so festive.

Christmas wreath cookies arranged on a platter.
Christmas Wreath Cookies
Christmas Wreath Cookies are super cute and only call for 6 ingredients. This no bake treat is so festive and fun to make.
Christmas Wreath Cookies

2. Christmas Cowboy Cookies

Elevate the basic cookie into something extraordinary with these Christmas Cowboy Cookies. They are packed with coconut, dark chocolate, oats and much more.

Christmas cowboy cookies on a platter.
Christmas Cowboy Cookies
Christmas Cowboy Cookies, ideal for the holiday season, are thick and delectable cookies that offer a flavor explosion in each bite. These cookies are enriched with shredded coconut, chocolate, oats, and other ingredients that make them delicious.
Christmas Cowboy Cookies

3. Soft Gingerbread Cookies

The ginger flavor in these classic cookies make them perfect for the holiday season. Each cookie is soft and delicious and so festive.

Stacks of gingerbread cookies.
Gingerbread Cookie recipe
Enjoy this homemade Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe at home with this easy recipe. These are the best gingerbread cookies with molasses. 
Gingerbread Cookie recipe

4. Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Transform classic sugar cookies into darling little trees. You just need cookie cutters and a few toppings.

Christmas tree sugar cookies with frosting on a white plate.
Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies with cream cheese frosting result in a delicious treat. These cookies are festive and simple to make.
Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

5. Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Similar to Linzer cookies, these Jam Thumbprint cookies are perfect for Christmas. Make them for cookie exchanges or pass them out to friends.

Thumbprint cookies stacked together.
Thumbprint Cookies 
Thumbprint cookies are super easy to make and light and delicious. Each cookie is topped with the jam of your choice for a tasty treat.
Thumbprint Cookies 

6. Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you want to bake cookies, classic Chocolate Chip Cookies always make a popular option. It is perfect for dessert tables at any holiday party. Feel free to add nuts such as pecans or walnuts.

The best Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked on top of each other.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
We have the absolute Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe, and it is super easy. If you are looking for a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe, this is the one to try. It is easy to make and bakery style for a delicious treat. 
Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

7. Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

The red and green in these festive pinwheel cookies are perfect for holiday cookie trays. You definitely want to make these for the twelve days of Christmas cookies.

Christmas pinwheel cookies on a platter arranged together.
Christmas pinwheel cookies
Christmas pinwheel cookies are super easy to make. From holiday parties and more, these cookies will be the star and sure to impress.
Christmas pinwheel cookies

8. Cream Cheese Cookies

Each bite of these cookies tastes so soft and delicious. They are wonderful for the Christmas season and so easy to make.

Cheesecake cookies on a platter.
Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe
If you love cheesecake, you are going to go crazy over this Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe. Cheesecake cookies recipe has everything that you love about cheesecake in bite size cookies.
Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe

9. Homemade Oreos

This chocolate filled cookie recipe is so much better than anything store bought. Give them a try!

Homemade oreo cookies stacked together.
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Homemade oreos are so rich and loaded with a decadent cream filling. It is so easy to make your favorite cookie at home.
Homemade Oreo Cookies

10. Peanut Butter Snowballs

If you love peanut butter, you will absolutely love these Peanut Butter Snowballs. They are rich and creamy on the inside with white chocolate chips for coating.

Peanut butter snowballs topped with red and green sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Snowballs
Peanut Butter Snowballs have a luscious peanut butter filling, and they are topped with white chocolate and sprinkles. With only 5 ingredients, this treat is so easy to make.
Peanut Butter Snowballs

11. Peppermint Meringue Cookies

You only need 5 ingredients to make these light and airy cookies. The red and white swirls are perfect for the holidays.

Red bowl with peppermint meringues.
Peppermint Meringues
Peppermint Meringues are so festive with stripes of red and white blended together. The airy texture and delicious flavor make these cookies a hit with only 5 ingredients.
Peppermint Meringues

12. Buckeye Brownie Cookies

The rich flavor of these brownie-like cookies combined with creamy peanut butter filling make each cookie amazing. With a few easy steps, anyone can make these.

Buckeye Brownie Cookies on a plate.
Buckeye Brownie Cookies
Buckeye Brownie Cookies combine all the flavors of brownies and buckeye candy into one fabulous treat. This cookie is rich and delicious.
Buckeye Brownie Cookies

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