Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes & Holiday Baking

December calls for sweet gatherings with festive chocolate-dipped pecan pie balls. Packed with toasted nuts and a hint of maple, this delightful holiday candy is one to keep handy.

Grinch-style thumbprint cookies combine vibrant green colors and buttery softness, ideal for Christmas, Cookie Day, or festive baking with kids. With a simple method and classic ingredients, these treats are one to keep handy.

Delight in this festive holiday Italian cheese loaf, perfect for Christmas gatherings or appetizer spreads. Packed with salami, herbs, and sun-dried tomato, it delivers savory flavor in every bite—one to keep handy.

This Christmas cheese log blends Italian creaminess with cranberry tang and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for December gatherings or holiday spreads. One to keep handy.

Delight in these soft, chewy white chocolate candy cane cookies—ideal for December celebrations or Christmas parties. Crushed candy canes and creamy white chocolate blend for holiday cheer in each bite. Festive, colorful, and one to keep handy.

Perfect for December festivities, this slow cooked chocolate and peanut candy embodies the spirit of holiday treats. Ideal for Christmas dessert tables or edible gifts, every bite combines nostalgia and ease—definitely one to keep handy.

Celebrate Christmas with delightful Kiss Cookies made with cocoa, butter, and festive sprinkles. Hershey’s Hugs create a sweet holiday classic. Perfect for cookie boxes or exchanges this season—one to keep handy.

Infused with chocolate chips, Cool Whip, and festive décor, these truffles make a standout holiday dessert for Christmas and winter gatherings. An ideal addition to Christmas dessert gifts or holiday parties—one to keep handy.

Perfect for December gatherings and festive gifting, this salty sweet crockpot Christmas candy combines white chocolate, pretzels, and peanuts. A no-fuss dessert ready in under an hour, it’s great for parties, exchanges, or edible gifts—definitely one to keep handy.

This homemade Little Debbie Christmas tree cake boasts fluffy vanilla layers, rich buttercream, and festive green sprinkles—ideal for Christmas parties or December gatherings. Its nostalgic flavor and iconic look make it one to keep handy.

Bake these Christmas chocolate chip cookies for holiday gatherings or winter parties. Buttery cookies with both semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, plus seasonal sprinkles, make them ideal for December snacking. One to keep handy.

Swirl butter cookies capture holiday spirit with every bite. Made for December festivities, their colorful layers and comforting butter richness make this one to keep handy.

Soft, festive ooey gooey butter cookies filled with cream cheese, vanilla, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for Christmas or winter gatherings, these crowd-pleasing holiday cookies are one to keep handy.

Bring holiday cheer with these Christmas magic cookie bars. Semi-sweet chocolate, festive M&Ms, coconut, and nuts create a crowd-pleasing December treat. Perfect for parties or homemade gifts—one to keep handy.

Perfect for December celebrations, this buttermilk bread boasts Christmas colors from festive sprinkles and a sweet glaze. Ideal as a holiday loaf, breakfast, or treat, it’s delightfully moist with hints of almond. Definitely one to keep handy.

These soft, frosted sugar cookie bars use simple baking methods for a classic Christmas treat, topped with festive sprinkles and a creamy buttercream. Ideal for December, holiday platters, or cookie exchanges—one to keep handy.

December treats are in the air! This easy Christmas fudge blends creamy chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and festive sprinkles. It’s ideal for holiday gatherings or edible gifts, making chilly winter evenings cozy. A classic sweet that's one to keep handy.

Make classic Christmas candy with peanuts, chocolate chips, and caramel notes in your crock pot. Irresistible clusters easy for December sharing. Save & click.