• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Mains
  • Snacks
  • Desserts
  • Bread
  • Slow Cooker
  • Find A Recipe
  • About

Recipe Pocket

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Mains
  • Snacks
  • Desserts
  • Bread
  • Slow Cooker
  • Find A Recipe
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Round Ups

    Dec 11, 2019 · Modified: Mar 27, 2022 by Harriet

    40+ Recipe Ideas for Easy Christmas Cookies

    If you a looking for some easy Christmas cookies start by looking at the recipes listed below. The list is a collection of some of the easiest recipes with pictures on the internet. Whether you are new to baking or an experienced cook, I’m sure there is something here that you will like.

    A collage showing different cookie ideas for Christmas.
    Jump to:
    • Christmas Shaped Cookies
    • Christmas Cookie Tray Ideas
    • Easy Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas
    • Easy Christmas Cookies To Make with Children
    • How To Decorate Christmas Cookies With Icing
    • No Bake Easy Christmas Cookies
    • Packaging Ideas for Your Easy Christmas Cookies

    Christmas Shaped Cookies

    1. Stacked Star Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
    Stacked star sugar cookie Christmas tree.
    VERY EASY
    Easy to make stacked star Christmas tree sugar cookies. This recipe uses three different sized star shaped cookies that are decorated with chocolate and Christmas sprinkles.
    Check out this recipe
    2. Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies
    A stack of green star cookies with white icing.
    MODERATELY EASY
    This green star stacked cookie tree requires the use of a piping bag for the white icing. If you would like to make these and have never used a piping bag before, I recommend clicking on the link on the page for “tips to basic cookie decorating”, it’s very helpful.
    Check out this recipe
    3. Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Tree
    EASY
    Don’t be put off by the size of this cookie Christmas tree, it’s easier to make than you think. This tree comes together with 24-star cookies in varying sizes. Each cookie is glazed with a white powdered sugar glaze and the edges decorated with alternating gold and white sugar.
    Check out this recipe
    4. Iced Christmas Tree Cookies
    Christmas tree shaped cookie with green icing and a reindeer cookie.
    SLIGHTLY MORE ADVANCED BUT STILL EASY
    This recipe combines three different shaped cookies and basic piping skills to create a lovely Christmas scene.
    Check out this recipe
    5. 3D Christmas Cookies
    MODERATELY EASY
    This recipe uses a simple cookie dough and 3D cookie cutters to create some adorable cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    6. Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies
    Linzer cookies shaped as Christmas trees.
    MODERATELY EASY
    You will need two cookies cutters for this recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    7. Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls
    White chocolate coated oreo balls that look like snowmen.
    VERY EASY
    These melted snowmen are made by making an Oreo truffle ball that’s then dipped into a candy coating. The recipe makes 48 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    8 Stained Glass Cookies
    A cookie that looks like a stained glass window.
    EASY
    Stained glass cookies. These colourful cookies are baked with crushed candies. The candies melt when cooked giving it the stained-glass look. The recipe makes 24 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    9. Crisco Sugar Cookies
    Christmas stockings and mittens cookies on a square white plate.
    EASY
    Cookie decoration time is cut in half by colouring the dough before baking.
    Check out this recipe
    10. Small Batch Cookies
    Red and green cookies on a black background.
    EASY
    Bright and colourful these Christmas sugar cookies are easy to make. Makes 9 large cookies.
    Check out this recipe

    Christmas Cookie Tray Ideas

    Any of the following easy Christmas cookies and, in fact any of the cookies listed on this page would be a nice addition to a cookie tray.

    Create a visually interesting cookie tray by combining, traditional and non-traditional Christmas cookies, plain and decorated cookies all in a variety of different shapes, sizes and flavours.

    11. German Vanilla Almond Crescents
    Single layer for crescent cookies on a cake rack.
    EASY
    These German vanilla almond crescent cookies are delicious and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. The recipe makes 50 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    12. Greek Cookies With Powdered Sugar
    EASY
    Kourabiedes or Greek cookies with powdered sugar are buttery, crumbly and not too sweet. These almond shortbread cookies are also known as wedding cookies, Christmas cookies or Easter cookies because they are usually served at these occasions. This recipe makes 33 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    13. Italian Ricotta Cookies
    Italian ricotta cookies with lemon icing.
    EASY
    Ricotta cookies are classic Italian cookies usually served at Christmas, Easter and other special occasions. These soft, easy ricotta cookies are so light and moist almost like eating a soft sponge cake. This recipe makes 55 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    14. Danish Brunkager Cookies
    Danish brown cookies with almonds.
    EASY
    Danish Brunkager cookies are crunchy, nutty and have a caramel flavour. The dough is shaped into a log, then sliced and baked. The recipe makes 100 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    15. Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
    Closeup of five cookie on a wire rack.
    EASY
    eggnog snicker doodle cookies. These cookies are just mixed, shaped into balls, then rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked. The recipe makes 12 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    16. Allergy Friendly Cookies
    Slower shaped cookies with powdered sugar.
    EASY
    Paleo cinnamon snowflake cookies these are gluten, grain, dairy and egg free.
    Check out this recipe
    17. Molasses Cookies
    EASY
    Chewy molasses cookies are given a Christmas look by rolling in coloured sugar before baking.
    Check out this recipe
    18. Whipped Shortbread Cookies
    EASY
    These shortbread cookies can be prepared in 10 minutes. A fork is used to press a decorative feature on top, followed by a sprinkling of coloured sugar before baking.
    Check out this recipe
    19. Double Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies
    Dark chocolate cookied dipped in white chocolate with sprinkles.
    EASY
    Easy to decorate, these homemade chocolate mint cookies are dipped in white chocolate and decorated with coloured sprinkles.
    Check out this recipe
    20. Shortbread Cookies
    Slices of cookie dough on a plate.
    EASY
    Christmas shortbread recipe. With sprinkles mixed into the cookie dough you are left with a pretty cookie that needs no additional decorating. The recipe makes up to 48 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    21. Christmas Sugar Cookies
    Cookies with green piped icing.
    EASY
    The piping technique used on these cookies is easy and will take you no time to master. The recipe makes about 36 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    22. Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
    EASY
    This recipe comes with some good advice on how to work with, and how to cut out the cookie shapes from gluten free flour dough.
    Check out this recipe
    23. Jammie Dodger Cookies
    EASY
    Jammie dodgers are two cookies sandwiched together with your favourite jam. The look of the cookies can changed by using a different cut-out shape in the centre of the top cookie. The recipe makes 15 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    24. Christmas Chocolate Kisses
    EASY
    These Christmas chocolate kiss cookies are fun to make. Create many different looks by using sprinkles in a variety of shapes and colours. The recipe makes up to 30 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    25. Salted Caramel Cookies
    Four salted caramel cookies with chocolate drizzle on a white plate.
    EASY
    These tasty salted caramel cookies are baked with a thumbprint hollow that is later filled in with a simple homemade caramel filling.
    Check out this recipe
    26. Triple Chocolate Turtle Cookies
    EASY
    These triple chocolate turtle cookies are rolled in chopped pecans and have a creamy caramel filling. The recipe makes 30 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    27. Four Ingredient Cookies
    EASY
    Whip up batches of delicious chocolate cookies using a devil’s food cake mix and Hershey candy cane kisses.
    Check out this recipe
    28. Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
    A stack of old fashioned sugar cookies.
    VERY EASY
    Go back to the basics and make a good old fashion sugar cookie. The recipe makes 30 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    29. Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Cookies
    EASY
    Soft, chewy and slightly fluffy gluten-free vegan sugar cookies. These are decorated with a cashew nut and maple syrup frosting. The recipe makes 20 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    30. Gingerbread Snowball Cookies
    EASY
    Quick and simple to make, almond and ginger snowball cookies.
    Check out this recipe

    Easy Christmas Cookie Decorating Ideas

    These decorating ideas are great if you are new to cookie decorating. There is also a section of simple fun ideas that you could do with children.

    Also, take a look at the How to decorate Christmas cookies section, there are several links to sites with articles that are packed full of helpful tips and ideas for easy cookie decorating.

    31. Gingerbread Holly Cookies
    Gingerbread cookies dipped in white chocolate with red and green decorations.
    EASY
    Easy to make and decorate these ginger spiced cookies have been dipped in white chocolate and decorated with small holly leaf shaped sprinkles.
    Check out this recipe
    32. Gingerbread Men Cut-Out Cookies
    A gingerbread man cookie with white icing.
    VERY EASY
    Bring back fond memories (or creates some new ones) as you make these gingerbread men cookies. The recipe makes about 30 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    33. Christmas Dount Cookies
    EASY
    Christmas donut cookies. Makes 36.
    Check out this recipe
    34. Christmas Pudding Cookies
    MODERATELY EASY
    Chocolate cookies decorated to look like Christmas puddings.
    Check out this recipe

    Easy Christmas Cookies To Make with Children

    35. Snowman Cookies
    VERY EASY
    Skip making cookies from scratch, use your favourite pack of sugar cookie dough from the supermarket to make these snowman cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    36. Christmas Play Dough Cookies
    EASY
    These simple and edible play dough cookies are made with cream cheese as a key ingredient. The cream cheese helps to create a soft cookie with a play dough type of texture.
    Check out this recipe
    37. Reindeer Cookies
    EASY
    Easy to decorate these gingerbread Reindeer cookies only need basic piping skills to bring out their charm. This recipe makes 24 easy Christmas cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    38. Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies
    Snowman cookies on a blue background.
    EASY
    Easy and fun your kids will have fun making these snowman cookie faces. Makes 20 cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    39. M&M Christmas Cookies
    EASY
    Simple chocolate chip M & M cookies. Makes 20 cookies.
    Check out this recipe

    How To Decorate Christmas Cookies With Icing

    If you are new to cookie decorating you may think that it can be difficult to do.  In some cases, this can be true, however, there are many simple decorating ideas that are quick which will still give you a well-designed look.

    So, if you have baked a batch of easy Christmas cookies and are looking for ideas on how to decorate them, check out the links below for inspiration and ideas.

    40. Decorate the tops of your cookies with a simple flood icing technique. This is basically icing made in two different consistencies, with the icing applied in two stages. The Kitchen has a simple version of this technique, plus  well written instructions on how to do this. There are also suggestions on the best type of cookie to use for this piping method. – Click here to learn more.

    41. Love From The Oven has some great tips and ideas that will help you make your baking fun and easy. – Click here to read the tips.

    42. Sally’s Baking Addiction has a great article on how to decorate sugar cookies. The site provides a recipe for sugar cookies as well as instructions to decorate five different shaped cookies (these can be found after the cookie recipe) with royal icing. – Click here to go to the recipe.

    No Bake Easy Christmas Cookies

    If the thought of baking scares you, take a look these easy Christmas cookies, they require no baking.

    43. Easy No Bake Christmas Treats
    Green Christmas treats on parchment paper.
    VERY EASY
    Fast and no bake too, this Christmas holly wreath is made with cornflakes and melted marshmallows.
    Check out this recipe
    44. Cathedral Window No Bake Treat
    VERY EASY
    A low fuss 4 ingredient recipe to make. It’s so easy to put together all you need to do is melt, mix, shape, cool and slice.
    Check out this recipe
    45. Santa Belt Chocolate Covered Oreos
    Oreo cookies covered in red chocolate with a black stripe.
    EASY
    Another easy no bake recipe using Oreo cookies. These Santa belt chocolate covered cookies, are so easy even the kids can help. This recipe makes 12 decorated cookies.
    Check out this recipe

    46. Extremely easy and adorable reindeer cookie pops – your tiny ones will love these. There is no baking involved, all you need is a packet of round shaped cookies, pretzels, peanut butter. lollipop sticks and some candy to make these cute cookie pops. – Click here to get the recipe.

    47. Moderately easy to make polar bear cookies, using store bought sandwich cookies, mini marshmallows and candy melts. – Click here to get the recipe.

    48. Very easy to make.  These no bake Christmas tree cookies are made by mixing a few ingredients together with melted butter, then shaped into cones and decorated. – Click here to get the recipe.

    49. Simple no bake Oreo ball reindeer cookies dipped in chocolate and decorated with pretzel antlers these are almost too cute to eat. The recipe makes 48 cookie balls. – Click here to get the recipe.

    Packaging Ideas for Your Easy Christmas Cookies

    • Taste of Home has 8  creative Christmas packaging ideas. -  Click here to read the article.
    • The Good Stuff has 20 simple ideas on how to package Christmas cookies. - Click here to see the ideas.
    • Sweet Sugarbell has 20 inexpensive packaging ideas. - Click here to see the ideas.

    Easy Christmas Cake Recipes

    « Greek Cookies With Powdered Sugar - Kourabiedes Recipe
    Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Soup »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Author image.

    Hi, I'm Harriet! The face and photographer behind Recipe Pocket. I am a mother of two who is a cook by day and blogger by night.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Eggless Scones
    • Banana Bread With Self Rising Flour
    • Marinara Sauce Dip
    • 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

    Trending

    • Crescent Roll Recipes
    • How To Use Instant Yeast
    • How To Make Instant Coffee Taste Better
    • Creamed Corn Fritters
    • Dry Buttermilk Powder Substitute
    • Gelatinous Bone Broth With Chicken Bones (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Web Stories

    Footer

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms and Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About/Contact
    • Image Use

    Copyright © 2022 Recipe Pocket