The Best Christmas Cookie Recipes We've Ever Tried

christadiserio said:  Who knew the crispy noodles used in Asian dishes could be used as the main ingredient for easy Christmas cookie recipes? They're so simple to make and absolutely delicious. This recipe requires only 4 ingredients, your hand to stir with, a microwave and a fridge. How simple is that? And when you're done, you'll have a chunky chocolate butterscotch cookie! This is a perfect recipe for kids to make.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  These light and airy cookies are a perfect gluten-free treat for the holidays. The egg white meringue makes them literally melt in your mouth with the added treat of chocolate chips in each bite.

When baking for the holidays, it's always nice to be able to make 1 big batch of dough that is flexible enough to turn into a variety of easy Christmas cookies. This classic shortbread recipe is just that - it can be eaten on its own or embellished with chocolate, dried fruit, sprinkles, etc.

Yoli B said:  The ingredients may be a little exotic for some, but this Curry Cardamom Cookie is a favorite in our house! I have been making this recipe for over 10 years and they are not only a hit in my home, but they hold up at Christmas cookie exchanges and parties also. Try something different and you will love the taste explosion (and butter flavor) from this recipe!

Kelly R said:  These Santa cookies have been a family Christmas tradition of ours for years and years, since I was a kid. Store bought dough and frosting make them easy, but I love to make them with my favorite homemade sugar cookie recipe and fresh buttercream.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  These cherry coconut cookies are a relatively new addition to my holiday cookie rotation and already one of my favorites. These flaky treats are full of almond and coconut flavors with a sweet maraschino cherry surprise in the middle.

This no-fail sugar cookie recipe from Our Best Bites is the perfect blank canvas for kids to decorate.

Kelly R said:  This has been my family's go-to sugar cookie recipe for years, and we wouldn't think of trying another one. The key ingredient for us is the almond extract. Soft and chewy with a smear of buttercream frosting is how we love them best! We make them all year round for a sweet treat, but they work especially well as cutout Christmas cookies for decorating.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  Dark chocolate and cherries is a favorite combination of mine and these cookies are absolutely divine. These melt-in-your-mouth decadent delights are addicting!

These simple Christmas sugar cookies use a touch of cream cheese to make them extra tender, and are rolled in colorful sugar for a little crunch.

These impressive frosted chocolate Christmas cookies have a hidden cherry surprise.

Kelly R said:  We won "best tasting" at a cookie contest with these, which sounds like the most important category to me! I like that the frosting goes on before baking, so you don't have to wait and complete that step after they cool.