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The 96 Best Christmas Cookies That'll Have You Baking All Season Long

You're going to want to stock up on extra flour and sugar!

STEVE GIRALT

'Tis the season for buying too many gifts, hanging up too many lights, and baking way too many Christmas treats. If you spend December dreaming of sugary snacks rather than sugar plums, then you'll want to keep recipes on hand for some yummy holiday desserts, and that includes knowing the best Christmas cookies to make. Whether you prefer chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, peanut butter, or gingerbread, there are delicious Christmas cookie recipes out there for everyone, and don't be surprised if you're tempted to try them all (or at least make a few different varieties to leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve).

Christmas cookies aren't just for eating. The can serve as perfect last-minute Christmas gifts, edible holiday decorations, or a fun activity to pass the time in between trimming the tree and wrapping presents. Some recipes are a tad more complex than others, but there are plenty of Christmas cookie recipes on this list that even little kids can help make and decorate. From cookies shaped like stars, snowflakes, and Santa to red and green cookie creations, there's a Christmas treat for every craving. These holiday cookies will make a fabulous addition to any dessert table.

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Cinnamon Candy Cane Cookies

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Peppermint Swirl Meringues

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Cinnamon Sugar Lattice Cookies

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Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies

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Green Tea Cookies

To get green Christmas cookies without using any food coloring, try adding matcha to shortbread biscuits (and then top them off with red sprinkles if you really want to feel festive).

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Lime Butter Cookie Wreaths

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Cranberry Pistachio Lace Cookies

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Eggnog Truffles

Filled with crumbled gingersnap cookies and a hint of rum, these bite-sized truffles are like a cookie and a boozy treat all in one.

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Cocoa Stars

These star-shaped sugar cookies are just as pretty as the star on top of your Christmas tree (but much tastier to eat).

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Christmas Drops

Even with someone with minimal baking skills can manage to make these easy-from-scratch cookies, which get some holiday cheer from a sprinkling of red and green M&Ms.

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Christmas-Themed Gingerbread Cookies

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Fig Cookies

These treats are filled with fruit, chocolate, and nuts and then dusted with colorful sugar for an adorable (and tasty!) snack.

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Lords and Ladies Sugar Cookies

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Cookie Shooters

Put a new spin on the classic milk and cookie combo with these milk-filled cookie shooters. (Or switch out the milk for liqueur!)

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Truffles

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