Make your holiday season extra sweet with Santa Approved Christmas Cookies! From classic cookies to festive twists, these treats are easy to bake, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to disappear fast this Christmas. Perfect for family baking, holiday parties, or gifting to friends, these cookies bring cheer to every bite.

Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies

Eight easy peppermint cake mix cookies are partially dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint, resting on a black wire cooling rack.
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Whip up these festive Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies for a holiday treat that’s fast, fun, and full of minty-chocolate goodness. No fancy equipment, just a cake mix, a few pantry staples, and peppermint candy for that seasonal crunch. This will be your new cookie swap fave!
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Coconut Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Six thin, golden brown lace cookies—Santa Approved—cooling on a wire rack placed over a gray cloth, perfect for your Christmas Cookies platter.
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These Crispy Coconut Oatmeal Lace Cookies are a classic cookie recipe made with rolled oats and coconut flakes. They bake into perfectly thin, crisp, buttery cookies that no one can resist!
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Chocolate Spritz Cookies

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Chocolate Spritz Cookies are buttery, bite-sized treats with a rich chocolate flavor. Made using a cookie press, they come in fun shapes that are perfect for the holidays or any celebration. These crisp, chocolatey cookies are simple to make and great for decorating or enjoying as is!
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Christmas Wreath Cookies

Green cornflake wreath cookies with red candy decorations on a cooling rack.
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Christmas Wreath Cookies are no bake cornflake cookies made into cornflake wreaths. A great holiday cookie recipe to make with the kids! Get Recipe: Christmas Wreath Cookies

Gingersnap Cookies

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Gingersnap cookies are crisp and spicy, bursting with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Their signature snap comes from their crunchy texture, making them perfect for dipping in milk or coffee. These classic cookies are a holiday favorite and a delicious treat any time of year!
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Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a cinnamon-sugar crust that adds just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Their slightly tangy flavor comes from a touch of cream of tartar, making them unique and delicious. These classic cookies are a favorite for any occasion, especially during the holidays! Get Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

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Mexican wedding cookies are buttery, crumbly cookies coated in powdered sugar for a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth finish. Made with finely chopped nuts like pecans or almonds, they have a rich, nutty flavor. These cookies are a holiday favorite and perfect for sharing at special celebrations!
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Easy Almond Biscotti

Biscotti topped with white chocolate, pistachios, and dried cranberries on a black surface.
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Easy Almond Biscotti are crunchy, twice-baked cookies with a sweet, nutty flavor. Perfect for dipping in coffee or tea, they’re simple to make and great for gifting or enjoying at home. With their crisp texture and toasted almond taste, these classic cookies are a delicious treat any time of day!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a perfect mix of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. These soft, chewy cookies have a chocolate base with a delicious peanut butter center, creating the ultimate sweet and salty treat. Easy to make and irresistible, they’re a favorite for any occasion!
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Eggnog Cookies

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Eggnog Cookies are a festive treat that capture the cozy flavors of the holiday season. With a soft, buttery texture and hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, they taste just like your favorite eggnog drink in cookie form. These delicious cookies are perfect for spreading holiday cheer and are sure to be a hit at any Christmas gathering! Get Recipe: Eggnog Cookies

Frosted Cashew Cookies

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Frosted Cashew Cookies are soft, buttery treats with a rich, nutty flavor from the cashews. Topped with a sweet, creamy frosting, these cookies are a delicious combination of smooth and crunchy textures. Perfect for holiday baking or special occasions, they offer a unique twist on classic cookie recipes!
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Sand Tarts

Round almond cookies with sliced almonds arranged on top, displayed on a dark slate surface with a few loose almond slices nearby—these Santa Approved treats make perfect Christmas Cookies for your festive celebrations.
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Sand Tarts are thin, crisp, buttery, cinnamon sugar cookies with almond slices on top. This Sand Tart recipe is a classic cookie recipe that is perfect for any season. Get Recipe: Sand Tarts

No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Several Santa Approved no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are arranged on a white marble surface, making perfect Christmas Cookies for the holiday season.
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They are quick and easy to make and these chocolate no bake cookies with oatmeal have a little bit of chew from the oatmeal and then chocolate and peanut butter kind of melts in your mouth. It’s totally delicious! Get Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

A cooling rack holds several Santa Approved oatmeal raisin cookies with visible oats and raisins on a white surface. A glass container with cinnamon sticks is nearby, perfect for Christmas Cookies season.
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White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are a holiday baking favorite you’ll love making all winter long! Get Recipe: White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies