The Best 20 Christmas Cookie Recipes to Make the Holidays Even Sweeter

The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes to Make the Holidays Even Sweeter

Whether you want to serve your cookies as a Christmas dessert or package them in a beautiful Christmas cookie box, the key is that there are a variety of cookie recipes to choose from. "Christmas cookies should be a celebration of color and texture and a mix of shapes and sizes," says Ray Drummond. Luckily, we've rounded up the best Christmas cookie recipes in one place.

Find classic Pioneer Woman cookie recipes like Loaded Holiday Slice and Bake Cookies, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, and Ree's Star Sugar Cookies.

There are also some new unique holiday cookies like Snickers cookies and hot chocolate chip cookies. Looking for activities to get the kids involved in some holiday fun? Break out your cutest Christmas cookie cutters and try one of the many cookie decorating ideas with Christmas powdered sugar, frosting and candies.

For traditional flavors, there's plenty of gingerbread from around the world, thumbprints and classic German Christmas cookies.

We can’t think of a better homemade Christmas gift! What are you waiting for? Cookie baking season has officially begun.