15 Days of Christmas Cookies: Festive Holiday Cookie Recipes to Bake This Season

Looking for the best Christmas cookie recipes to bake this holiday season? You’re in the right place! For the past 15 days, I’ve been baking my way through a 25 Days of Cookies Christmas challenge, sharing festive, easy, and family-friendly cookie recipes perfect for December.

This roundup highlights the first 15 days of Christmas cookies, from classic favorites to fun holiday twists. Whether you’re planning a Christmas cookie exchange, building a holiday cookie tray, or just love baking during the holidays, these recipes are must-tries.

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🎄 25 Days of Cookies: Days 1–15 Holiday Cookie Roundup

Day 1: Homemade Oreo Cookies

Soft chocolate cookies filled with a creamy vanilla center — a homemade twist on a classic favorite and a great start to our Christmas cookie countdown.

Day 2: Christmas M&M Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies loaded with festive red and green M&Ms. These are one of the easiest Christmas cookies for kids to help make.

Day 3: Peanut butter butter kiss cookies 

Day 4: Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam. These classic thumbprint cookies add a pop of color to any holiday cookie platter.

Day 5: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

So good they deserved another day! These soft crinkle cookies are perfect for gifting and cookie exchanges.

Day 6: Stacked Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees

Soft sugar cookies stacked into adorable Christmas tree shapes — one of the cutest Christmas sugar cookie ideas.

Day 7: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Classic peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate peanut butter cup. These are always one of the most popular Christmas cookie exchange recipes.

Day 8: Chewy Toffee Cookies

Golden, buttery cookies packed with crunchy toffee bits for a perfect chewy texture.

 

Day 9: Peppermint Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

A festive twist on chocolate chip cookies with crushed Oreos and peppermint — perfect for fans of peppermint Christmas desserts.

Day 10: Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, classic peanut butter cookies with a crisscross top — simple, nostalgic, and always a hit.

Day 11: Snickerdoodles

Day 12: Double Chocolate Pudding Cookies

Extra soft and fudgy thanks to pudding mix — one of the best soft chocolate cookie recipes for Christmas baking.

Day 13: Soft Gingersnap Cookies

Perfectly spiced with a soft center and sugar coating — a softer take on traditional gingersnaps.

Day 14: Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate crinkle cookies with peppermint flavor — festive, beautiful, and great for holiday gifting.

Day 15: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Soft, bakery-style cookies loaded with creamy white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts — the perfect way to celebrate Day 15.

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🍪 Why Bake a 25 Days of Christmas Cookies Series?

Creating a Christmas cookie countdown is one of my favorite holiday traditions. It’s a fun way to try new recipes, make memories in the kitchen, and ensure there’s always a sweet treat ready to share. These cookies are perfect for:

• Christmas cookie exchanges

• Holiday dessert tables

• Neighbor and teacher gifts

• Cozy family baking days

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🎅 What’s Next in the 25 Days of Cookies?

We’re officially halfway through the series, and there are still plenty of festive cookie recipes coming up! Be sure to check back for more easy Christmas cookie recipes, holiday baking ideas, and family-friendly desserts.

👉 Which cookie has been your favorite so far? Leave a comment below and follow along for the rest of the countdown!

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