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    25 Days of Christmas Cookies

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    The holidays are here and we're counting down with our 25 Days of Christmas Cookies to get your holiday baking season started right! From classic favorites to popular cookies and cookies that are just incredibly fun - there's something for everyone!

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    It's the most wonderful time of the year - and this cookie countdown is here to keep you happily baking!

    All of the best tried and true cookie recipes that you can bake up to wow family and friends this holiday season!

    Get inspired as we bake our way to Christmas day with a wonderful set of 25+ Christmas cookies to help you celebrate! There are so many great cookies to choose from - or don't choose and just bake them all!!

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    • Best 25 Days of Christmas Cookies
    • 1. Christmas Cookies
    • 2. Vintage Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies
    • 3. Christmas M&M Cookies
    • 4. Empire Biscuits
    • 5. Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies
    • 6. Kringla
    • 7. Russian Tea Cakes
    • 8. Melting Moments
    • 9. Kolaczki
    • 10. Italian Ricotta Cookies
    • 11. Peanut Butter Blossoms
    • 12. Vanilla Crinkle Cookies
    • 13. Christmas M&M Bars
    • 14. Nussecken
    • 15. Gumdrop Cookies
    • 16. Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
    • 17. Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies
    • 18. Snickerdoodles
    • 19. Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
    • 20. Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 21. Eggnog Sugar Cookies
    • 22. Chocolate Macaroons
    • 23. Christmas Cake Batter Meringues
    • 24. No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
    • 25. Eggnog Meringues
    • Bonus: Christmas Candies!
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    Best 25 Days of Christmas Cookies

    Start your holiday baking off now and join in on the festive Christmas cookie countdown as we get closer to Christmas day!

    1. Christmas Cookies

    Bake up these wonderfully easy drop sugar cookies and top each off with a good portion of frosting. Sprinkle my festive mix or use your favorite holiday sprinkles to add that finishing touch!

    They're one of my favorite easy Christmas sugar cookies to make! If you're looking for a great rolled sugar cookie that doesn't require chilling, you can also use my no-chill sugar cookie recipe!

    Christmas Cookies
    These soft and chewy Christmas Cookies are a holiday favorite with their festive sprinkle topping and easy-to-make frosting that hardens for stacking and sharing!
    Check out this recipe
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    2. Vintage Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies

    In case you've missed my tales of baking when I was young, you should know that this was my Grandma's favorite sugar cookie recipe. We baked these perfect sugar cookies up each year when I was young and I have carried this tradition forward for over 30 years!

    My classic sugar cookies (an all-butter sugar cookie) are a runner-up and always leave me wondering which recipe I'll use each year!

    Vintage Betty Crocker Rolled Sugar Cookies
    Rolled, chilled, and cut out sugar cookies from my personal favorite, tried and true, Vintage Betty Crocker Traditional Rolled Sugar Cookies!
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    Rolled, chilled, and cut out sugar cookies from our favorite tried and true Vintage Betty Crocker Traditional Rolled Sugar Cookies

    3. Christmas M&M Cookies

    An incredibly easy-to-make drop cookie featuring delightfully bright red and green M&M's candies! No decorating required - just mix and bake!

    All the kids are sure to enjoy this familiar favorite!

    Christmas M&M Cookies
    These Christmas M&M Cookies are everything you love about chocolate chip cookies with the colorful addition of red and green holiday M&M's ™ chocolate candies! The soft and chewy cookies are absolutely perfect with festive candy coated chocolates we all know and love!
    Check out this recipe
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    4. Empire Biscuits

    A tasty favorite that you need to try! If you've never had Empire biscuits (also called Empire cookies, or Imperial cookies, plus a whole lot of other names) you are truly missing out!

    The incredibly tender shortbread sandwiches are stuffed with jam that soaks into the cookies making these biscuits highly addictive!

    Empire Biscuits
    Empire Biscuits are a delicious and popular biscuit or cookie made of two shortbread cookies sandwiched around a generous portion of jam filling, then topped with icing and a cherry. These cookies are internationally loved and known by various names, but no matter what you call them they are amazingly tender and tasty!!
    Check out this recipe
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    5. Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies

    I love making shortbread cookies during Christmastime baking! Shortbread requires few ingredients and is always easy to mix and bake to perfection!

    The addition of a festive fruitcake blend of candied fruit makes these tender cookies a holiday hit! Be sure to see the equally tasty fruitcake shortbread squares with icing too!

    Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies
    These festive Fruitcake Shortbread Cookies are loaded with a delicious fruitcake blend in tender, buttery shortbread cookies! They are absolutely delicious slice and bake cookies with bright, fun fruitcake pieces throughout each addictive bite of shortbread!
    Check out this recipe
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    6. Kringla

    Kringla are pillowy soft Christmas cookies that I grew up enjoying when visiting my great-grandmother's home during the holidays! Her Norwegian baking was OUTSTANDING and I have yet to perfect a few of her recipes - but I sure love trying!

    That's not the case with these Scandinavian Christmas cookies though! They're wonderful, tender, and tasty without being an overly sweet treat.

    Kringla
    These easy Kringla cookies are a traditional Scandinavian family favorite that’s perfect for Christmas, or any time of year! With just a few easy ingredients and no special equipment needed, you’ll have the softest, most pillowy cookies that you and your family will adore!
    Check out this recipe
    Baked kringla cookies served on dustry pink plate.

    7. Russian Tea Cakes

    Fabulously tasty Russian tea cakes (or snowball cookies) are a quick cookie to make during your holiday season! They're perfect for sharing with friends and family as part of a cookie swap or dessert plate during your gatherings!

    These tender cookies feature crushed walnuts in the center for a great flavor and texture! Roll them in confectioners' sugar once cooled to complete this very popular Christmas cookie!

    Russian Tea Cakes
    My quick Russian Tea Cakes are an easy-to-make holiday classic that’s so perfect for your Christmas cookie table and cookie swaps! Tender, buttery cookies are filled with chopped walnuts and rolled in powdered sugar to make an irresistible treat!
    Check out this recipe
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    8. Melting Moments

    Another wonderfully soft cookie that literally melts in your mouth is these tender melting moments cookies! Whether you dust them with confectioners' sugar or sandwich them together they're just SO GOOD!

    Add these to your list of 'must-have' baking ideas and double or triple the batch! They're super easy and they'll disappear fast!

    Melting Moments (Cornstarch Cookies or Butter Cookies)
    My delightfully soft and buttery melting moments are a scrumptious twist on a shortbread cookie that's perfect for your Christmas baking! These sweet treats are so soft and tender that they will literally melt in your mouth!
    Check out this recipe
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    9. Kolaczki

    Oh my gosh! Talk about a super tasty cookie that combines tender, tangy dough with convenient ready-to-use pie fillings for a combo made in heaven!

    Perfectly sweet kolaczki never last long on a Christmas cookie tray! They're so good that it's just impossible to only eat one, or even two!

    Kolaczki
    These easy to make Kolaczki are Polish fruit-filled cookies that are the perfect sweet treat for holidays or any day! It takes just 5 ingredients to make these incredibly delicious cookies, so they’re guaranteed to become a part of your cookie rotation! They make a stunning addition to your Christmas cookie gift baskets too!
    Check out this recipe
    Kolaczki cookies on a glass plate.

    10. Italian Ricotta Cookies

    Delightfully tangy Italian Christmas cookies are a tender, cake-like cookie that combines so many wonderful flavors! Add some icing and a dash of color with festive Christmas-colored sprinkles, nonpareils, or holiday-shaped sprinkles to make them complete!

    Italian Ricotta Cookies (Italian Christmas Cookies)
    My soft, super moist Italian ricotta cookies are an incredibly easy-to-make classic holiday cookie that's also incredibly delicious! Tender, sweet, yet slightly tangy cookies are covered with a bright lemon glaze and then topped with festive sprinkles!
    Check out this recipe
    Closeuo of the Italian ricotta cookies on white tray.

    11. Peanut Butter Blossoms

    This is a holiday favorite for everyone! The classic peanut butter blossom is one of the most loved cookies to make, share, and enjoy during Christmastime that it simply had to be included in our 25 Days of Christmas Cookies!

    Peanut Butter Blossoms
    Peanut Butter Blossoms are so perfectly tasty with their chewy peanut butter cookie base and Hershey's Kisses milk chocolate candies set on top! The added touch of white sugar is part of this classic cookie's charm and deliciousness!
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter blossoms served on white plate.

    12. Vanilla Crinkle Cookies

    Soft, moist, and loaded with vanilla flavor in a fun-to-make crinkle cookie! Vanilla crinkle cookies are an easy-to-make cookie that everyone will love!

    Vanilla Crinkle Cookies
    Tasty vanilla crinkle cookies are a holiday staple that make a wonderful addition to Christmas cookie swaps, Easter desserts, or just because! They're easy enough to make that you don't need an excuse like a holiday to whip up these tender cookies any day of the year!
    Check out this recipe
    Confectioners' sugar dusted vanilla crinkle cookies with holiday ribbons in background.

    13. Christmas M&M Bars

    This is a favorite Christmas treat for packing and traveling to parties! Plus everyone loves the tasty cookie bars that feature festive red and green holiday M&Ms along with white chocolate chips and even more!

    Christmas M&M Cookie Bars
    These festive Christmas M&M cookie bars are packed with red and green holiday M&M's, mini chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips! They're a great start to your holiday baking and a delightful treat for cookie swaps and holiday cookie trays!
    Check out this recipe
    Closeup on the sliced and stacked Christmas MM cookie bars.

    14. Nussecken

    Hazelnut fans, stop scrolling! These traditional German Christmas cookies are a delightfully tasty treat of tender shortbread cookie base and hazelnut-rich caramelized topping!

    As if they could get any better - they're not done until they're dipped into chocolate! How much is dipped is completely up to you!

    Nussecken (German Nut Corners Bars)
    My delicious Nussecken (German Nut Corners) combine a buttery shortbread base, sweet apricot jam, sticky hazelnuts, and an amazing chocolate glaze! They're a special treat to enjoy year-round and a true delight to share at Christmastime!
    Check out this recipe
    Nussecken German nut bars with chocolate dipped corners.

    15. Gumdrop Cookies

    Every year I make these fun, bright, and delicious cookies and every year the results are the same - everyone wants the recipe! Since these are an easy drop cookie to make, you'll have no reason not to pop some in the oven too!

    Gumdrop Cookies
    These fun and tasty gumdrop cookies will delight kids of all ages with each bite of colorful fruit-flavored candies packed in a tender sugar cookie! They're are also incredibly easy-to-make cookies with no chilling required before popping them in the oven to bake!
    Check out this recipe
    Gumdrop cookies arranged on light background with gumdrops between them.

    16. Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

    Take your oatmeal cookies to next level with this delicious twist on the classic oatmeal cookie! I think the cranberry and cinnamon make these perfectly suited for serving starting Thanksgiving Day!

    Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
    Delicious, chewy Oatmeal Craisin Cookies are easy-to-make and full of fantastic flavors that are sure to make them a new favorite! Loaded with molasses, cinnamon, vanilla, and old fashioned oats that all combine to make the perfect cookie!
    Check out this recipe
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    17. Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies

    Chewy peanut butter and pecan cookies that are loved by everyone that tries them! These cookies are such a popular favorite for the holidays that they are always requested by friends and family!

    Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies
    My soft and chewy Peanut Butter Pecan Cookies are loaded with classic peanut butter cookie flavor with delicious chunks of pecan throughout the cookies! Top them off with a whole pecan for more great pecan flavor in these addictively tasty, buttery cookies!
    Check out this recipe
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    18. Snickerdoodles

    Some timeless classics have to be included in my Christmas cookie countdown, and this early Betty Crocker cookie definitely has earned its spot! Each tender snickerdoodle cookie is coated with just the right cinnamon sugar ratio!

    Snickerdoodle Cookies
    Snickerdoodle Cookies are a fantastic light, buttery cookie with cinnamon sugar coating that are always eaten up quickly!
    Check out this recipe
    Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

    19. Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

    Rich, chewy, and incredibly delicious oatmeal molasses cookies are a family favorite that I have been baking since I was barely able to reach the countertop! It's a family recipe that is treasured (and oh-so tasty)!

    Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Cookies (World War II Cookies)
    These quick and easy one-bowl oatmeal molasses raisin cookies are sure to be a hit with their chewy texture and addictive flavors!
    Check out this recipe
    Oatmeal Molasses Raisin Cookies

    20. Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The incredible Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie is always appreciated when sharing cookie trays and platters! It's a safe bet that pretty much everyone can agree on how good this well-loved cookie is!

    Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
    The original Nestle® Toll House® Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a great way to bake up perfectly chewy cookies! These easy to make cookies are packed with chocolate chip morsels exactly like they should be! No matter how old you are, it's always the right time to bake up a quick batch of chocolate chip cookies and enjoy them with a big glass of milk!
    Check out this recipe
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    21. Eggnog Sugar Cookies

    I love baking with eggnog! And these tasty sugar cookies are exactly what they should be - super soft, and ridiculously delicious!

    Eggnog Sugar Cookies with Nutmeg Frosting
    Be prepared for a flavorful treat full of eggnog flavor with a boost of freshly grated nutmeg!
    Check out this recipe
    Eggnog Sugar Cookies with Nutmeg Frosting

    22. Chocolate Macaroons

    This is one of those amazing cookies that you just don't appreciate until you make it! Don't just take my word for it - try it, you'll be hooked at the first bite!

    Chocolate Macaroons
    Chocolate Macaroons are the next level of deliciousness when it comes to the amazingly tasty, classic shredded coconut macaroon! The well-loved coconut flavor of traditional macaroons combines perfectly in these slow-baked cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the center!
    Check out this recipe
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    23. Christmas Cake Batter Meringues

    Easy meringue cookies in holiday colors (or whatever color and flavor combo you like)! They're versatile, easy enough to let the kids help out with, and fun to pop in your mouth and eat!

    Christmas Cake Batter Meringues
    These Christmas Cake Batter Meringues are absolutely one of my favorite festive holiday cookies! Bright, colorful, fun, and easy to make, the mini meringues taste like cake frosting in cookie form!
    Check out this recipe
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    24. No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Make a little upgrade to your classic no-bake cookie with this rich peppermint frosting that everyone will love! Add crushed candy canes for the perfect finishing touch!

    Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies
    Our classic chocolate no bake cookie is taken to new levels with these quick and easy to make Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies are a quick and easy festive holiday cookie for Christmas

    25. Eggnog Meringues

    I said I love baking with eggnog (and there's more coming to the blog soon)! These tasty, melt-in-your-mouth meringues are another wonderful reason to whip up some eggnog!

    Christmas Eggnog Meringue Cookies
    A delightfully spiced holiday treat, with just the right amount of eggnog (or gingerbread) flavors!
    Check out this recipe

    Bonus: Christmas Candies!

    1. Crock Pot Christmas Crack Candy (Chocolate Peanut Clusters)
    2. Christmas Crack (Saltine Toffee Candy)
    3. Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
    4. Christmas Nougat

    I certainly hope that you enjoy this Christmas cookie countdown for 2021 and that you'll be baking with your family soon (if you haven't already started)! Let me know what you holiday must-have cookies are to include in next year's 25 Days of Christmas Cookies!

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year's and may 2022 bring you nothing but the best - good health and happiness to all!

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    25 Days of Christmas Cookies Countdown: Bonus Peanut Butter Cookies

    The holidays are here and we're counting down with our 25 Days of Christmas Cookies to get your holiday baking season started right! From classic favorites to popular cookies and cookies that are just incredibly fun - there's something for everyone! Plus some extras like this classic peanut butter cookie and our Christmas candies!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 30 cookies
    Calories: 231kcal
    Prep 10 minutes
    Cooking 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
    • 1 ½ cups peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
    • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
    • In a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and light brown sugar until creamy.
      1 cup butter, 1 ½ cups peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar
    • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, and salt then mix until smooth. *Add 1 tablespoon of your flour if the wet ingredients start to 'curdle' with the addition of the eggs.
      2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Stir in the flour until it has been completely incorporated into the dough.
      2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
    • Shape the dough into 1 inch round balls, roll them in sugar if desired. Place onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets with approximately 2 inches of spacing between each cookie.
    • Use a fork to gently press the cookies down to about half the height. Criss-cross the tine marks to make the usual checkered pattern of peanut butter cookies.
    • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges begin to brown slightly.
    • Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg (10%) | Sodium: 195mg (8%) | Potassium: 126mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 207IU (4%) | Calcium: 23mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    Course cookies, Cookies & Bars Recipes, Dessert
    Cuisine American
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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