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12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Festive Recipes to Countdown the Holidays

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The holiday season is the perfect time to bake something sweet and spread a little cheer. From classic Christmas flavors to whimsical creations, this collection of cookies is designed to bring joy to your kitchen and festive cheer to your holiday gatherings.

Whether for family, friends, or a treat for the kiddos, these cookies capture the magic of Christmas in every bite. Enjoy this countdown with a new cookie surprise each day.

Christmas Hot Cocoa Cookies

A tray of hot cocoa cookies on a green checkered cloth next to chocolate chips are scattered on a white surface.
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Rich and chocolatey, these hot cocoa-inspired cookies are the perfect treat for cozy nights. Filled with mini marshmallows, they bring all the flavors of a warm mug of cocoa in a bite-sized delight.

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North Pole Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

A plate of North Pole Cake Mix Christmas Cookies, with more candies and a jar of candy canes on a wooden table.
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These cookies are festive and colorful, and using cake mix makes then simple and delicious. They’re a lot of fun to make with kids and full of Christmas spirit.

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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies are arranged on a surface, with a stack of similar cookies in the background.
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With a beautiful swirl of red and green, these eye-catching pinwheel cookies add a festive pop to any cookie tray. Their unique design will make them a favorite at holiday gatherings or a cookie exchange.

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Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies

Stacked cookies decorated with green frosting and small colorful sprinkles form a Christmas tree shape.
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These adorable stacked cookies are shaped and layered to look like Christmas trees, complete with a star on top. Theyโ€™re as charming as they are tasty, perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your holiday.

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Peppermint Snickerdoodles

Peppermint Snickerdoodles on a white wooden surface.
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This festive twist on the classic snickerdoodle adds refreshing peppermint flavor to the cinnamon-sugar coating. These cookies are festive, flavorful, and a must-try for peppermint lovers.

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Gingerbread Cookies

A stack of five sugar-coated cookies on a patterned yellow and white cloth, with bowl of cookies on the side.
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These classic gingerbread cookies will be a favorite at your holiday gatherings. Great for decorating or enjoying plain, theyโ€™re a traditional favorite that captures the spirit of Christmas.

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Reindeer Cookies

Reindeer Cookies on a red and white striped background.
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These playful cookies are shaped and decorated to resemble reindeer faces, making them a great choice for family baking. The combination of cookie, pretzel, and M&M makes them a unique and tasty treat.

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Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)

A plate of Zimtsterne cookies, arranged on a decorative Christmas-themed dish.
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Zimtsterne are classic German Christmas cookies made with ground almonds and cinnamon, giving them a chewy texture and unique flavor. Their star shape makes them a perfect holiday treat that can be decorated however you like.

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Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Christmas Cake Mix Cookies on a cooling rack above a red and white striped cloth.
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These cake mix cookies are easy to whip up and come in bright Christmas colors, making them ideal for holiday baking. Theyโ€™re soft and flavorful while being full of Christmas cheer.

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Christmas Crinkle Cookies

A plate of Christmas Crinkle Cookies placed on a dotted cloth.
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With their powdered sugar coating and crackled finish, crinkle cookies are a holiday classic that everyone loves. These cookies are a boatload of fun with their bright colors and deliciously moist.

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

A white plate with Christmas Sugar Cookies decorated with white and blue icing.
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These sugar cookies are perfectly shaped for festive decorating, making them a fun treat to make with kids. Soft and sweet, theyโ€™re a classic addition to any Christmas cookie plate.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

A plate of Peanut Butter Blossoms cookies,  surrounded by a glass of milk and cookies.
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Topped with a chocolate kiss, these peanut butter cookies are a timeless holiday favorite. These cookies are super easy to make and full of flavor thatโ€™s sure to make them a crowd-pleaser at your holiday gatherings.

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