15 Delicious Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipes

When it comes to holiday baking, nothing says Christmas quite like a tray of beautifully decorated sugar cookies fresh from the oven.

These timeless treats are the heart of Christmas sweets—perfect for cookie exchanges, festive holiday parties, or simply leaving out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

From soft and chewy classics to cut-out cookies dusted with sprinkles or drizzled with icing, sugar cookies are the ultimate holiday cookies Christmas bakers can’t resist.

Whether you’re looking for easy Christmas treats to bake with the kids, or elegant designs for your next gathering, these recipes bring joy, tradition, and sweetness to every occasion.

1

Snowflake Cookies (Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing)

Snowflake Cookies are the perfect holiday cookies for Christmas and Winter. Decorated with royal icing, this sugar cookie dough perfectly balances buttery goodness and almond flavoring. You’ll love sharing them at parties and Christmas cookie exchanges or decorating with the kids for Santa.

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Gluten-Free Christmas Pinwheels

Festive and fun, these Christmas Pinwheels are the perfect biscuit the holidays. They’re great for gifting, delicious with a cuppa and we know Santa will love them too! Christmas Pinwheels Fun and fabulous, our gluten-free

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3

Christmas Star Cookies – My Gorgeous Recipes

Get into the festive spirit with these beautifully flavoured Christmas Star Cookies, the best sugar cookies you can bake.

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4

How to Make Sour Cream Christmas Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Wondering how to make Christmas sugar cookies? These cookies with cream cheese frosting are perfect for Christmas!

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5

Christmas Sugar Cookies

This absolutely delicious Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe is a classic Christmas treat that everyone loves. These cut out sugar cookies hold their shape perfectly and stay soft and chewy. Making these cookies at home is the perfect way to get into the festive mood this holiday season.

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6

Sugar Cookies Without Baking Powder

Soft sugar cookies made without baking powder or eggs. These simple 5-ingredient cookies are perfect for holiday trays and last-minute baking.

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7

Gluten Free Christmas Sugar Cookies

These gluten free cut out sugar cookies are perfect for the holiday season and fun to decorate! They don’t spread and stay soft after baking.

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8

Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

These chocolate chip sugar cookies are a delicious twist on the classic sugar cookie. They are soft, buttery, and full of chocolate goodness!

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No-Chill, No-Spread, Perfect Edges Cutout Sugar Cookies Recipe | Chenée Today

Easy no spread sugar cookies (no chill)! The best no spread sugar cookie recipe to use if you need no spread sugar cookies for decorating!

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Sugar Cookie Truffles: Easy 4-Ingredient Recipe — Chef Denise

If you’re set on making homemade candies, but don’t have a lot of time, Sugar Cookie Truffles are the answer. With only four ingredients and no baking or messy chocolate dipping, they are super simple! The best part: They’re super delicious too, combining the classic flavors of sugar cookies and whi

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11

Best Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe + Video

Christmas Sugar Cookies are delicious! These no spread cut out sugar cookies are perfect to leave out for Santa or take to a cookie swap.

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12

Mini Sugar Cookies + Video

Cookie bites are tiny versions of our best sugar cookie recipe that are just as soft and tender. Make these mini sugar cookies today,

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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe (How to Make Sugar Cookies)

Hands down the BEST Sugar Cookie Recipe. Easy to roll and holds its shape while baked, these cookies give you sharp, beautiful, defined edges perfect for decorating. In this post, you’ll learn How to Make Sugar Cookies for all your holiday baking needs.

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Tri Color Christmas Sugar Cookies

Tri Color Christmas Sugar Cookies, a simple recipe for colorful homemade holiday cookies that taste good too!

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Eggnog Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Thick, soft Eggnog Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are perfect for holiday baking. This easy recipe is fun to make with a light flavor of eggnog.

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