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Nothing says Christmas like a tray of delicious and festive Christmas cookies!

From the classic sugar cookies to the most decadent and creative treat, your family’s annual cookie swap will be amazing.

Published Nov 2022/updated Dec 2024

Something about baking feels extra special to me, especially this time of the year. It’s all the luscious chocolate, the spices, the sprinkles, and the beautiful and festive Christmas cookies.

Not only are they super delicious, but they are all about the joy of giving and sharing with family and friends, which makes everything more magical.

And if you are looking for a new recipe this year, you’ll find amazing Christmas cookie recipes featuring nuts, chocolate, figs, peppermint, and spices just waiting to be baked here.

I’ve gathered my cookie recipes that are easy to make and transport in this collection. But I’ve also added tested recipes from the kitchens of fellow food bloggers, including a few gluten-free and vegan recipes to make sure there’s something for everyone!

Get ready to bring the best treats to your next cookie exchange in 2023. Browse through this gorgeous collection of festive cookie recipes that your family and friends will love!

Enjoy. x

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# Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

The combination of red, sweet cranberries and nutty pistachios makes these crispy biscotti so flavorful, special, and oh-so-delicious!

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# Lemon Biscotti

These gorgeous, crispy lemon biscotti have all the sweet goodness of classic biscotti, but with a sophisticated lemon flavor. They're delicious, economical and keep extremely well.

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# Almond biscottiI (Italian Cantucci)

You can’t resist these addictive Italian almond biscotti, they’re super crispy and packed with flavor, with lovely hints of orange, honey, and delicious toasted almonds. These amazing biscotti last up to 2 weeks and are perfect to give as a homemade Christmas gift.

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# Chocolate Biscotti

Crispy and delicious, these chocolate biscotti with hints of honey, orange and velvety dark chocolate make the perfect treat for the holidays and look sophisticated. They taste amazing with a cup of coffee.

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# Vegan Biscotti with Almonds

So crunchy and full of flavors, these cookies are vegan and delicious for dunking in coffee or dessert wine and perfect to give as a homemade Christmas gift.

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# Chocolate Chip Biscotti

This is another delicious version of the lovely, crispy Italian biscotti. You'll have the amazing crispy texture, orange flavor and the wonderful chocolate chips.

# more Christmas recipes you’ll love!

And for more collections of recipes perfect for your holiday, you might be interested in these delicious:

  • 35 Italian appetizers
  • 30 Party food ideas
  • 15 Holiday salad recipes
  • Vegan appetizers

I hope you make and love at least one of these Christmas cookies. For more recipe updates, follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. x