Whether you make one type of cookie for those unexpected holiday guests, or a christmas box with different prettily decorated biscuits, the first step is to decide WHICH cookies to make. To help, here’s a roundup of 12 popular christmas cookies.
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A citrus-spiked must have
Spiced Shortbread with Orange Buttercream
Spiced shortbread biscuits slathered in orange buttercream frosting; perfect for a cosy winter treat or cute Christmas edible gift.
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The original festive biscuit
Speculaas by Alice Storey
Probably the OG spiced Christmas biscuit, the warm spices make for a moreish treat you can’t get enough of!
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Shortbread that goes the extra mile
Peppermint Snowball Cookies by Ahead of Thyme
Buttery shortbread meets white chocolate meets crushed candy canes. Enough said.
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Baking inspired by architecture
Stained Glass Window Cookies by Sally’s Baking Addiction
Who knew hard-boiled lollies could melt into something so pretty? These are festive, colourful take on your every-day sugar cookies.
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Can’t have a cookie box without biscotti!
Thin Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti by She Loves Biscotti
With pops of red and green, these thin and crispy festive biscotti are a perfect addition to your Christmas cookie box.
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The christmas postcard cookie
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by An Italian in my Kitchen
For rich, chocolaty cookies, you can’t go past chocolate crinkle cookies! And they look oh so festive with their cracked, snow-like powdered sugar coating.
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When you prefer cake
Italian Christmas Cookies by Kristen Whitby
Not a fan of biscuits and cookies? Then maybe Italian Christmas cookies are for you! They’re soft, cakey and even have an icing; just think of them as teeny tiny cakes!
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The classic
Gingerbread Men by Recipe Tin Eats
A classic gingerbread recipe in a classic gingerbread cookie shape. There’s a reason this may be the quintessential Christmas cookie.
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A festive twist
Christmas Fruit Mince Palmiers by Stay At Home Mum
Make palmiers more festive by swapping the traditional cinnamon sugar filling for a fruit mince… you’ll never look at a fruit mince pie again!
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The one to pull out if you want oohs and aahs
Christmas Tree Meringues by Crumbs and Corkscrews
Meringue cookies may look fancy, but they’re actually quite easy to make. And look so festive when you turn them into little Christmas trees!
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Decadent truffles with a little something extra
Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles by Alexandra’s Kitchen
For an elegant, homemade gift, try these dark chocolate truffles, spiked with Grand Marnier.
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A decoration you can eat
Pudding Biscuits in Fresh Magazine
Chocolate biscuits have never looked so festive! Not only are they fun to make and decorate with, they’re a fun homemade gift as well!
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So what’s your go-to biscuit or cookie for the festive season? Let me know or send me a link in the comments below!
