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17 Christmas Cookies

11/05/2014 By Tammi 99 Comments

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Christmas Cookies are a super sweet way to enjoy the holiday season! When it comes to cookies, there are endless varieties you can make, and usually you can whip up a batch in no time.

17 Christmas Cookie Ideas

Everyone loves to grab a couple after a family dinner, or set out a plate when having guests over. Cookies also make great gifts, simply add to a nice tin with a heartwarming note and it’s sure to impress! These 17 ideas below are perfect for a holiday cookie swap too!

 

17 Christmas Cookie Ideas

 
1. Christmas Tree Cookies from Stockpiling Moms
2. Peppermint Kiss Cookies from Cincy Shopper
3. Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies from My Organized Chaos
4. Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies from Mom Endeavors
5. Easy Cereal Holly Cookies from Mission to Save
6. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies from Stockpiling Moms
7. Letter to Santa Butter Cookies from The Nerd’s Wife
8. Candy Cane Chewy Cookies from My Turn for Us
9. Ultimint Christmas Candy Cookies from Couponing N Cooking
10. Melted Snowman Cookies from Beyond Frosting
11. Grinch Cookies from Stockpiling Moms
12. Peanut Butter Pretzel Reindeer Cookies from Thrifty Jinxy
13. Holiday Ginger Cookies from A Mom’s Take
14. Double Chocolate Holiday Mint Cookies from The Grant Life
15. Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies from Stockpiling Moms
16. Santa Hat Cookies from My Wooden Spoon
17. Christmas Snowball Cookies from The Rebel Chick

 
What is your favourite Christmas cookie recipe to make?

 

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  1. Linda Cassidy says

    11/05/2014 at 7:59 am

    Thanks for this, I always make a ton of cookies but each year I like to try one or two new ones, this is perfect

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  2. Robin says

    11/05/2014 at 8:46 am

    There are so many great ideas here. I love those Grinch cookies.

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  3. srishayini says

    11/05/2014 at 8:46 am

    thank you for the recipes – will definitely try them.

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  4. Amanda Komoski says

    11/05/2014 at 9:11 am

    Those cookies all sound delicious. i may just have to try a few this year.

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  5. Holly says

    11/05/2014 at 9:18 am

    So many great recipes to try here! Can’t wait to start my holiday baking! Going to add some of these to my list! Thank you for sharing!

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  6. ZZTHERESA says

    11/05/2014 at 9:19 am

    Thank you Ill defiantly be stealing some recipes from here. Amazing Ideas Thank You 🙂

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  7. Julie G. says

    11/05/2014 at 9:29 am

    Love the melted snowman cookies.

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  8. Jennifer says

    11/05/2014 at 9:43 am

    Cookies! These all look so yummy. Thanks.

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  9. Stacey says

    11/05/2014 at 9:47 am

    These are all really great recipes. Then again, I love ALL cookies, so…

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  10. Amber Edwards says

    11/05/2014 at 9:50 am

    I just love Christmas Cookies! And these one are all so stinking cute! I don’t know where to start! I think maybe the Double Chocolate Holiday Mint Cookies cause how can you say no to chocolate and mint?

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  11. Mishelle says

    11/05/2014 at 10:24 am

    Ever year I make a cookie box for all my friends so this post is GREAT for ideas of different cookies to put in! Thanks! I appreciate it!

    M

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  12. Courtney says

    11/05/2014 at 10:33 am

    I am SO making the Santa card cookies with my daughter this Christmas. I can hear her giggling now.

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  13. Ann Bacciaglia says

    11/05/2014 at 10:56 am

    My favorite Christmas cookie to make is molasses cookies. My mom used to make them when we were growing up. So they taste great and remind me of being a kid.

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  14. Dawn says

    11/05/2014 at 11:05 am

    Some of these are really creative! I love the melted snowmen.

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  15. Mandi says

    11/05/2014 at 1:04 pm

    Hello, baking season! I can’t wait to decorate sugar cookies with the kids this year!

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  16. Jen Temcio @ Dapperhouse says

    11/05/2014 at 1:13 pm

    Chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies, I command you to get in my belly immediately! Well… I command you to get in my bell immediately after I make you!

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  17. Meagan says

    11/05/2014 at 1:16 pm

    YUM! I want to try some of those candy can chews and snowman sugar cookies! THey all look divine!

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  18. Jen Temcio @ Dapperhouse says

    11/05/2014 at 1:55 pm

    Chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies, I command you to get in my belly now! Well… I command you to get in my belly immediately after I bake you!

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  19. Gord says

    11/05/2014 at 2:01 pm

    I love sugar cookies especially at Christmas!

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  20. Maria says

    11/05/2014 at 2:32 pm

    These are awesome for homemade gifts for the holidays! I’m going to test several of these out with my little one.

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  21. Lori R says

    11/05/2014 at 2:57 pm

    There are seven kids in our family and my mom always makes each one their favourite for Christmas. Mine is Molasses ginger cookies, but that doesn’t stop me from eating my siblings favourites too!

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  22. Chrissy says

    11/05/2014 at 3:37 pm

    I am so glad it is almost Christmas cookie time! I am going to try some of these because they all sound delicious!

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  23. Darrah Bailey says

    11/05/2014 at 4:23 pm

    MMM the snowmen look delicious! SOO cute!

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  24. Kirsten G. says

    11/05/2014 at 4:41 pm

    Thank you for sharing. I haven’t even started thinking of Christmas yet. I’ll bookmark this for when I need some inspiration for my Christmas goodies list.

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  25. Jenn Erin says

    11/05/2014 at 4:55 pm

    We’re all about baking during the holidays so we are definitely going to reference this post! Thanks for compiling and sharing!

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  26. Krista M says

    11/05/2014 at 5:01 pm

    Every year with friends we do a Christmas Cookie Exchange where each person makes 6 dozen cookies & we all trade. This article has some fantastic new recipes for me to try, thanks! There’s something so special about receiving a tin of HOMEMADE cookies as a gift 🙂

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  27. Pauline Cabrera says

    11/05/2014 at 5:39 pm

    Those snowman cookies look yummy. They’re staple cookies every Christmas.

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  28. Dee Mauser says

    11/05/2014 at 6:24 pm

    I love baking during the holidays and giving out homemade treats but don’t always have the time to make everything I want to. Those santa and reindeer Nutter Butter cookies are super easy and quick to make when you don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen.

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  29. Shauna says

    11/05/2014 at 6:31 pm

    I have such fond memories of my Mama spending hours in the kitchen makes tons of different cookies and candies for holiday gifting. It was so much fun just helping and talking with her.

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  30. Karen Barker says

    11/05/2014 at 6:40 pm

    Definitely going to try something new this year!

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  31. Susan Hanley says

    11/05/2014 at 6:46 pm

    We do Christmas baking the first Monday of December every year. My favourite cookie we make is one we call Finger Cookies. Basically a shortbread cookie with pecans, rolled in icing sugar and shape like a finger. We are always looking for a new recipe or two to try. Thanks for some new ideas.

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  32. Stephanie says

    11/05/2014 at 7:59 pm

    With a peanut allergy in our house, I have to look for fun creative homemade ways to spread Christmas cheer. This list is awesome inspiration for my holiday baking!

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  33. Rebecca says

    11/05/2014 at 8:04 pm

    Those snowman look fun!

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  34. Sandra L Hying McFadden says

    11/05/2014 at 8:29 pm

    Thank you for sharing! I will be adding some of these to my list of goodies to make for the holidays this year.

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  35. AImee Smith says

    11/05/2014 at 9:19 pm

    These cookies are too cute! We love to make chocolate crinkles at Christmas time!

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  36. Amanda Thompson says

    11/06/2014 at 1:36 am

    I love Christmas cookies and it’s always nice to try new ones each year!!

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  37. Stephanie D says

    11/06/2014 at 4:43 am

    Every year it’s a tradition to make shortbread cookies!

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  38. Tammy M says

    11/06/2014 at 5:31 am

    Love all these cookies and you’ve given me baking inspirations!

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  39. Florence C says

    11/06/2014 at 5:34 am

    Lots of cute idea. I like the Peanut Butter Pretzel reindeer cookies and the Santa hats.

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  40. Donnas says

    11/06/2014 at 5:54 am

    I love that all of these delicious recipes are only one click away. I’ll definitely be trying out some of these recipes this Christmas.

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  41. JaimeeM says

    11/06/2014 at 7:06 am

    I love christmas time. All the best cookie recipes pop up

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  42. Erika E says

    11/06/2014 at 7:58 am

    Thanks for all the links. We love to try new Christmas cookies every year as well as making our favourites!

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  43. Lisa G says

    11/06/2014 at 8:50 am

    Thanks for this. I like to try new recipes each year and this helps a lot.

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  44. angela m says

    11/06/2014 at 9:25 am

    What a great list of Christmas cookies, I love the Peppermint Kiss Cookies

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  45. Chantal Fray says

    11/06/2014 at 9:43 am

    Really great recipes!! So inspiration’s!!

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  46. Teresa Claire says

    11/06/2014 at 9:57 am

    This is a lovely ‘community’ post…all sorts of cookies to make…for gifts, of course.

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  47. Nicole W. says

    11/06/2014 at 10:37 am

    Great list – will have to keep in mind for later in the season! Thanks!

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  48. Amy Desrosiers says

    11/06/2014 at 11:18 am

    These all look like such wonderful cookie recipes! LOVE them so much!!

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  49. Isabelle Simard says

    11/06/2014 at 11:28 am

    Cookies…My daughters always want me to do some.. but never eat them Maybe these ones could do the job

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  50. Nick says

    11/06/2014 at 11:35 am

    Thank you so much for this, I’m always looking for new holiday recipes!

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  51. Erika Belanger says

    11/06/2014 at 11:46 am

    These are awesome recipes! Might have to try a cuple this Christmas to bring to visit family!

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  52. Maria says

    11/06/2014 at 11:48 am

    Thank you, I always make a lot of cookies each year. I try new recipes every year these are perfect…made me hungry

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  53. Melanie B says

    11/06/2014 at 11:50 am

    I love making shortbread.. but always looking for new fun cookie recipes!

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  54. Cheryl says

    11/06/2014 at 12:09 pm

    Lots of yummy looking ideas for Christmas baking!! Thanks 🙂

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  55. Erika Letson says

    11/06/2014 at 12:10 pm

    I need to get baking!! Great ideas, I will definitely be trying some of them!

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  56. kristen visser says

    11/06/2014 at 12:11 pm

    omg i totally bookmarked this page! thank you so much for sharing. i love the snowman cookies and now i have a selection of goodies to make this year

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  57. LILLIAN BROWN says

    11/06/2014 at 12:19 pm

    great ideas

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  58. DianeG says

    11/06/2014 at 12:29 pm

    We use sugar cookie dough, the children use cutters (snowflakes are popular) and they decorate with icing and coloured sugars.

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  59. Michelle says

    11/06/2014 at 12:30 pm

    Love all of the festive cookies especially the melted snowman…

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  60. monica hall says

    11/06/2014 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks for the list with links..you saved my butt in the cookie exchange

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  61. Treen Goodwin says

    11/06/2014 at 1:14 pm

    wow thanks for all the different cookie recipes , i will have to make a bunch for the holidays 🙂

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  62. Judy Cowan says

    11/06/2014 at 1:56 pm

    Thanks for sharing, I see a few that I want to try for Christmas this year.

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  63. Anne Taylor says

    11/06/2014 at 1:59 pm

    What a great list of cookies! I try to make a new recipe every year so now I have many to choose from!

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  64. Suzanne G says

    11/06/2014 at 4:29 pm

    I always made Christmas cookies with the kids when they were little and they had so much fun doing it. My favourite cookie is a shortbread cookies and my kids loved the sugar cookies which they would decorate.

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  65. kathy downey says

    11/06/2014 at 4:34 pm

    thanks for the recipes there are so many…which to make first

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  66. Elva Roberts says

    11/06/2014 at 5:27 pm

    My favorite Christmas Cookie is a Scotch Cookie with almond icing and decorated with a cherry.

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  67. Deanna Barkley says

    11/06/2014 at 7:02 pm

    I am always looking for new recipes for Christmas cookies. Thanks you for these.

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  68. Lana Thompson says

    11/06/2014 at 7:04 pm

    I can’t wait until closer to Christmas, when we will (hopefully) be in our new house, and I can bake up a storm 🙂

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  69. Dawn McAlexander says

    11/06/2014 at 7:37 pm

    Those cookies are so cute! I would especially love any that are sugar or pumpkin flavored. 🙂

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  70. Nicole says

    11/06/2014 at 8:19 pm

    Shortbread are my favourite cookies to make. Love your snowman cookies- will definitely be trying them this year.

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  71. Chrissy Sexton says

    11/06/2014 at 9:12 pm

    Red velvet crinkle cookies??? YUM! Love alllllll of these recipes!!! 🙂

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  72. Liz Mays says

    11/06/2014 at 9:59 pm

    I really love making snowball cookies. Those will be my favorite forever, I think.

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  73. Kimberly B says

    11/06/2014 at 10:02 pm

    Thanks for the recipes can’t wait to start backing!

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  74. Alayne Langford says

    11/07/2014 at 12:43 am

    I love making shortbreads so your chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies are first on my list! Thanks!! 🙂

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  75. nicolthepickle says

    11/07/2014 at 4:59 am

    The Double Chocolate Holiday mint Cookies sound amazing!
    I can’ wait for the holiday M&M’s to come out for baking.

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  76. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    11/07/2014 at 5:19 am

    this post excites me. Ill be checking out these recipes

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  77. Jody D says

    11/07/2014 at 6:25 am

    I think the Santa Hat cookies will be added to our list this year!

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  78. Stephanie says

    11/07/2014 at 9:32 am

    MMM peppermint kiss cookies! These would make great gifts.

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  79. Susan T. says

    11/07/2014 at 12:02 pm

    Those Nutter Butter Santas are going to be at my house for the holidays!

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  80. Dianna says

    11/07/2014 at 1:23 pm

    I want to eat so many of these!

    My favourite Xmas cookies are my Mother’s sugar cookies! And I say my Mom’s because nobody makes them quite like she does (even with the same recipe)

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  81. Rosa Cross says

    11/07/2014 at 4:30 pm

    All of these look so yummy! They make me want to have a cookie exchange. Those Letters To Santa Butter Cookies are my favorite.

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  82. Tiffany Rotulo says

    11/07/2014 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks for the great idea!

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  83. Becky says

    11/07/2014 at 5:03 pm

    The Peanut Butter Pretzel Reindeer Cookies Recipe look like they would so much fun to make with my kids!!

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  84. ZJ says

    11/07/2014 at 8:56 pm

    Love the Nutter Butter Santas recipe. And just looking at them, I bet it would only take a few ingredient tweaks to turn them into something like Nutter Butter Reindeer, Penguins…or even Snowmen. Lol, or a Nutter Butter Olaf!

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  85. Miriam Wilton says

    11/07/2014 at 11:53 pm

    I love making Christmas Cookies so much. thanks for some new ideas!

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  86. Debbie W says

    11/08/2014 at 3:08 am

    Tis the season for new ideas. Thanks and I have bookmarked this page.

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  87. Nicky J says

    11/08/2014 at 7:29 am

    definitely going to be making those grinch cookies! ty

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  88. Lee-Ann says

    11/08/2014 at 9:01 am

    Some fabulous ideas! Thanks – trying to organize a cookie exchange at work!

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  89. DeeDee says

    11/08/2014 at 1:54 pm

    Looks great, will be trying some of these soon!

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  90. Ester G says

    11/08/2014 at 5:45 pm

    I love the melted snowmen!! So cute!

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  91. Kiersten says

    11/08/2014 at 7:27 pm

    thanks for the compilation!

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  92. Amber F says

    11/09/2014 at 7:54 am

    The candy cane chewy cookies look soooo delicious! I’ll have to try this recipe for Christmas!

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  93. Stefani Tolson says

    11/10/2014 at 4:01 am

    Lots of yummy cookies ideas. I usually make a variety of Christmas cookies each year to give to friends and family.

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  94. Pam says

    11/10/2014 at 6:09 am

    Thanks for the recipes! I will definitely have to try them 🙂

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  95. Lana Hood says

    11/11/2014 at 3:55 pm

    I always make shortbread for Xmas. Thank you for some more ideas to add a bit of variety to my cookie tray this Xmas.

    Reply
  96. Shannon Gnocato says

    11/13/2014 at 12:13 am

    OMG – I would love to try all of them!

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  97. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    11/14/2014 at 3:51 am

    bookmarking this page yummy

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  98. Angela Mitchell says

    11/15/2014 at 12:09 am

    This is a great list for reference, thanks!

    Reply
  99. Chandra O'Connor says

    12/22/2016 at 12:13 pm

    I love the letter to Santa ones but Im not that talented. I have no idea how people get such smooth shiny icing.

    Reply

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