Classic Sugar Cookies: These buttery sugar cookies are a Christmas tradition. Roll out the dough, cut into festive shapes like snowflakes, trees, and stars, and decorate with royal icing and sprinkles.
Gingerbread Cookies: Spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, gingerbread cookies are a holiday favorite. Roll out the dough, cut into gingerbread men or other shapes, and decorate with icing or candy buttons.
Peppermint Sugar Cookies: Add a festive twist to classic sugar cookies by incorporating crushed peppermint candies into the dough. Cut out shapes, bake until golden brown, and sprinkle with crushed candy canes for extra holiday cheer.
Chocolate Sugar Cookies: For chocolate lovers, chocolate sugar cookies are a delicious option. Roll out the dough, cut into shapes, and decorate with chocolate icing or melted chocolate drizzle.
Shortbread Cookies: With their rich, buttery flavor, shortbread cookies are a Christmas classic. Roll out the dough, cut into shapes, and sprinkle with sugar before baking for a sweet and simple treat.
Linzer Cookies: These sandwich cookies feature a layer of jam between two almond-flavored cookies. Use cookie cutters with a center cutout to create festive shapes and fill with raspberry or strawberry jam.
Almond Sugar Cookies: Infused with almond extract, these sugar cookies have a delightful nutty flavor. Cut into shapes, bake until lightly golden, and decorate with almond-flavored icing and sliced almonds.
Cinnamon Roll Cookies: These spiral-shaped cookies are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls, with a swirl of cinnamon sugar in the center. Roll out the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and slice into rounds before baking.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies: Bright and citrusy, lemon shortbread cookies are a refreshing addition to your Christmas cookie lineup. Cut into shapes, bake until lightly golden, and drizzle with lemon glaze for a burst of flavor.