Holiday cookie exchanges are a delightful way to share the joy of the season with friends and family. This recipe collection is filled with treats from the soft and spiced Holiday Classic Gingerbread Cookies to the indulgent Red Velvet Crinkles and refreshing Peppermint Bark Cookies. There’s even a creative DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar idea for gifting. With so many incredible recipes to choose from, you’ll want to bake them all and spread holiday cheer one cookie at a time!

a variety of DIY cookies in a jar for holiday and birthday
DIY Cookie Mix In a Jar; Gift Idea. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Your friends and family will love getting this DIY Cookie Mix In A Jar. Step-by-step instructions, with recipe and variation ideas.
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Easy Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

pistachio cookies with cranberry on top with pistachios in a bowl and also dried cranberries
Easy Pistachio Cranberry Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pudding mix Pistachio Cookies Recipe makes soft, chewy cookies, with bits of crunchy pistachios, sweet dried cranberries, & a hint of almond.
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Holiday Classic Gingerbread Cookies

A pile of gingerbread cookies shaped like people with white icing details. Two gingerbread figures with smiling faces are prominent in the foreground, decorated with buttons and outlines. Other cookies with various patterns are in the background.
Holiday Classic Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Discover the classic gingerbread cookies recipe that’s perfect for the holidays! Soft and spiced, these cookies are great for sharing and decorating.
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White Butterball Cookies

Classic Butterball Cookie rolled in powdered sugar with a bowl of the sugar by the plate
White Butterball Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Butterball Cookie Recipe only needs 6 simple ingredients. Buttery cookies with chopped walnuts coated in a blanket of confectioner sugar.
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4-Ingredient Christmas Cookies

cake mix cookies baked on a cooking tray with a bite out and Christmas m&Ms mixed in the cookie
4-Ingredient Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Christmas cookie recipe with only a few ingredients you normally keep on hand has 4 ingredients and it take less than 5 min. to make.
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Quick to Make No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies

No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are arranged on a round platter with a dollop of peanut butter on a spoon and a small bowl of shredded coconut on the side. The platter rests on a pink and white striped cloth.
Quick to Make No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Whip up delicious no-bake oatmeal cookies with simple ingredients like cocoa, peanut butter, and oatmeal. A quicks sweet treat.
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Delicious Coconut Cranberry Cookies

cranberry coconut cookie stacked up with little bits of cranberry showing in the cookies
Delicious Coconut Cranberry Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Coconut Cranberry cookies are a sweet treat filled with chewy cranberries and flaky coconut. They’re perfect for dunking with a glass of milk.
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Blackstrap Molasses Cookies

Soft and Chewy Blackstrap Molasses Cookie with bowl of molasses
Blackstrap Molasses Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Blackstrap Molasses Cookie recipe makes a soft and chewy cookie that has warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies Without Eggs

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies Without Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Peanut butter cookies without eggs are gluten-free and vegan yet cook up into thick, soft, and chewy cookies packed with sweet peanut butter flavor. A classic childhood favorite that’s a healthy option among all cookie recipes.
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Salted Cashew Cookies Recipe In A Jar; Gift Idea

A jar filled with layered ingredients, including cashews, oats, brown sugar, and flour, is tied with a string and sits on a fabric surface. Assorted freshly baked cookies are scattered around on a cooling rack and cloth.
Salted Cashew Cookies Recipe In A Jar; Gift Idea. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This soft and chewy, salted cashew cookie recipe is not only delicious but super convenient for making a quick batch of cookies. It only requires a few simple ingredients, such as cashews, oats, and all-purpose flour.
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Double-Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Two chocolate cookies with a cracked surface sit on a textured dark background, showcasing a rich, glossy appearance.
Double-Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Photo Credit: Easy Southern Desserts

With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
Get the Recipe: Double-Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Pumpkin-shaped cookies with bright blue and orange icing are displayed on a patterned tablecloth. Some are on a silver tray. The icing is swirled to give texture, and small orange pieces mimic stems.
Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Take your sugar cookies to the next level by adding cozy fall spices for a perfect Thanksgiving treat. These cut-out cookies are simple to decorate with soft buttercream frosting, making them a fun and easy way to bring some festive charm to your holiday spread.
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Low-Carb Gingerbread Village

A festive display of gingerbread cookies shaped like reindeer and trees, dusted with powdered sugar. Colorful ornaments and green pine branches surround the cookies, creating a cheerful holiday scene.
Low Carb-Gingerbread Village. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Build 3-dimensional, easy Low Carb Gingerbread Village using our sugar-free gingerbread cookies recipe for the most beautiful centrepiece on your Holiday table. Add gingerbread house and decorate with royal icing for the edible DIY Christmas project with your family.
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Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies

Sugar-Free Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those Sugar Free Meringue Cookies recipe is made with just 2 simple ingredients and only 1 gram of net carbs for 10 pieces. Those light and fluffy, with crispy exterior sugar free meringue cookies, are delicious and healthy low carb alternative.
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Peppermint Bark Cookies

A plate of chocolate cookies partially dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy. The cookies are arranged in a pile on a white plate.
Peppermint Bark Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Peppermint Bark Cookies combine the perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a holiday treat you can’t resist. With a chocolate cookie base, topped with a layer of white chocolate and crushed peppermint, these cookies are easy to make and great for holiday gifting.
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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

Flower and star-shaped cookies topped with whole almonds.
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies low carb version is made with gluten free flour and a replacement for molasses. Out of those gluten-free gingerbread cookies that are sugar free and low carb, you can make a gingerbread man or a whole village.
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Grinch Linzer Cookies Recipe

A green cookie with a heart-shaped cutout in the center, revealing a red filling. The cookie is dusted with powdered sugar and is placed on a plaid cloth with a white and red checkered pattern.
Grinch Linzer Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Grinch Linzer Cookies are a fun twist on the classic, with buttery, almond-flavored cookies filled with tangy raspberry jam and shaped in festive heart cutouts. These bright green treats are perfect for adding some holiday cheer to your baking.
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Grinch Peppermint Crinkles

A close-up of green cookies topped with red heart decorations. The cookies are textured and appear soft, arranged in a pile.
Grinch Peppermint Crinkles. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

These peppermint crinkle cookies are soft, minty, and topped with a powdered sugar coating that cracks into festive crinkles as they bake. Made with peppermint extract and a bright green dough, they’re a fun and festive addition to any holiday cookie tray.
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Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies

A tray of chocolate cookies decorated with red and green sprinkles and drizzled with chocolate sauce, resting on a parchment-lined baking sheet. A light blue cloth is partially visible in the corner.
Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies. Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear.

Soft, chewy, and with the perfect amount of sweetness. These chocolate almond flour cookies can be made for any occasion. Sweetened with honey and drizzled with melted chocolate for a crunchy topping but a comforting inside.
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Red Velvet Crinkles

Red velvet crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar are arranged on a cooling rack. A jar filled with more cookies tied with a red ribbon is in the background on a dark table.
Red Velvet Crinkles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are rich, fudgy, and as festive as they come! The powdered sugar top adds a snowy touch, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or leaving out for Santa. They’re bound to be the talk of the cookie exchange!
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Grinch Thumbprint Holiday Cookies

A close-up of sugar cookies with bright green icing and a red heart decoration in the center. The cookies are arranged in a pile, showcasing their round shape and smooth texture.
Grinch Thumbprint Holiday Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Grinch Thumbprint Cookies have a buttery shortbread base filled with a sweet green vanilla center, making them as tasty as they are fun. With simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to follow and perfect for holiday baking. Their festive look and delicious flavor make them a great pick for cookie exchanges or homemade gifts.
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Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

A pile of cookies coated with pink, red, and white sprinkles. Some cookies are split in half, revealing a red velvet layer inside. The cookies are placed on a red-striped cloth.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies are a sweet surprise with a filling tucked inside and a sprinkle-topped exterior. These bright cookies are perfect for holiday cookie trays and fun to share with family and friends. Santa won’t be able to resist!
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Fruit and Nut Biscotti

Slices of biscotti with colorful candied fruit pieces sit on a wire rack in front of a mug with a red and green plaid pattern. A few leafy branches and red berries are in the background.
Fruit and Nut Biscotti. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Fruit and Nut Biscotti are filled with candied fruits and almonds and pistatcions nuts and are so festive. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime you want a crunchy cookie. Biscotti are the perfect cookie for a gift too!
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Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

A cup of black coffee on a saucer sits on a dark counter next to several Christmas tree-shaped cookies dusted with sugar. In the background, more cookies are stacked near a yellow and green checkered cloth.
Almond Flour Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear.

Light, crispy and oh so delicate! These almond flour sugar cookies make the perfect addition to your dessert table. Sprinkle them with sugar to keep them classic or lightly ice them. Either way, they’re delicious!
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Colorful spiral cookies with red, green, and white swirls are stacked on a white cloth. The cookies are sprinkled with red, green, and blue sugar sprinkles, creating a festive appearance. A tray of similar cookies is blurred in the background.
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies swirl bright holiday colors into every bite, adding instant cheer to any cookie tray. These buttery treats are both eye-catching and delicious, making them perfect for gifting and cookie exchanges.
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Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies

Christmas tree-shaped sugar cookies decorated with red, green, and white icing dots are arranged on a white wooden surface. A green cloth napkin and small evergreen branches are nearby, adding to the festive holiday setting.
Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies bring all the warm holiday spices and are topped with festive icing dots. Perfect for holiday cookie trays and sharing with family!
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Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies

Chocolate cookies topped with Hershey's Kisses are arranged on a wooden board. One cookie is halved, revealing a green mint center. The cookies are dusted with powdered sugar, with a bowl of chocolates blurred in the background.
Chocolate Mint Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Indulge in fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies topped with mint Hershey’s Kisses. This easy recipe combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint for the perfect holiday treat or year-round indulgence.
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

A plate of cranberry cookies drizzled with white icing, set on a table next to a glass of milk. More cookies are visible on another plate in the background, with a red cloth adding a touch of color.
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cranberry orange shortbread cookies are easy to make slice and bake cookies that are a perfect cookie for the Christmas season! So simple to make.
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Egg Nog Cookies

A close-up of a hand holding a round, crumbly cookie over a plate of similar cookies. The background features a red and green holiday-themed fabric with a tree pattern.
Egg Nog Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Celebrate the holiday spirit with these Egg Nog Cookies. Infused with the flavors of traditional eggnog, these soft and chewy treats offer a taste of festive cheer that will leave you craving the season’s joy.
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15 Unique Holiday Treats to Make with Your Kids This Christmas

A plate of colorful petit fours shaped like Christmas gifts, decorated in white, red, and green icing with small bows. Some have sprinkles. A festive holiday setting with a hint of greenery in the background.
15 Unique Holiday Treats. Photo Credit: On My Kids Plate.

Add some extra sparkle to your holiday baking with these unique Christmas treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat, and they’re perfect for getting the kids involved! From decorating Easy Chocolate Rudolph Reindeer Oreos to crafting Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies, each recipe promises joy and deliciousness. These recipes aren’t just about the sweets—they’re about the smiles, giggles, and cherished moments of the season. Let’s make Christmas magic together! Get All The Recipes: 15 Unique Holiday Treats to Make with Your Kids This Christmas