Best Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake This Holiday Season

🍪 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake This Holiday Season

The scent of pine, the glow of festive lights, and the unparalleled aroma of freshly baked Christmas cookies—these are the hallmarks of the holiday season. Nothing captures the spirit of Christmas quite like spending a cozy afternoon in the kitchen, flour dusting the counter, and a cooling rack full of sweet, festive treats.

Whether you're looking for the perfect cookie for Santa's plate, a thoughtful homemade gift, or an impressive platter for your next holiday gathering, we've gathered the three absolute best recipes that combine tradition, flavor, and festive cheer.


1. Classic Cutout Sugar Cookies (The Perfect Canvas)

No Christmas cookie collection is complete without the iconic cutout sugar cookie. This recipe produces a dough that is sturdy enough to hold its shape but soft enough to melt in your mouth.

📝 Recipe Details

Feature Detail
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Bake Time 8-10 minutes
Yields 24-30 cookies (depending on cutter size)

🎄 Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • $1/2$ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Optional: Zest of 1 lemon (for brighter flavor)

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