Christmas Holiday Cookies Recipes

Celebrate the season with these delightful Christmas cookies! From buttery classics to rich chocolate and nutty treats, these recipes are perfect for gifting, decorating your table, or enjoying with loved ones. Easy to bake and irresistibly tasty, they bring festive cheer in every bite.

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients (for 40 cookies):

3 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

200 g butter (~7 oz)

Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

Beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy. Mix in butter and lemon zest. Sift flour with baking powder and gradually add to the mixture. Shape cookies and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.

Walnut & Rum Balls

Ingredients (24 pieces):

1 cup walnuts, finely ground

1 cup powdered sugar

3 oz chocolate, grated

2 tbsp rum

Instructions:

Mix walnuts, sugar, chocolate, and rum to form a dough. Shape into small balls. Roll in powdered sugar or grated chocolate. Chill before serving.

Chestnut Cake

Ingredients:

Cake:

6 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

Filling:

1 cup cooked chestnuts, mashed

3 oz butter

3 tbsp sugar

1 tsp rum

3 oz chocolate, melted

Instructions:

Beat egg yolks with sugar, fold in flour and baking powder. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Mix filling ingredients.

Slice cooled cake and spread filling. Top with melted chocolate. Chill before serving.

Christmas Muffins

Ingredients (~12 muffins):

1 1/4 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, melted

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1/2 cup dried berries (optional)

Instructions:

Mix dry ingredients. Add butter, eggs, and milk. Fold in nuts and berries. Pour into muffin tins and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes. Cool and serve.

Flaky Crescents with Jam

Ingredients (24 pieces):

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp yeast

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 egg yolks

1/2 cup milk

1 cup fruit jam

Instructions:

Dissolve yeast in warm milk, add sugar and butter. Mix in egg yolks and flour, knead into soft dough. Shape crescents, fill with jam, roll, and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.

Almond Balls

Ingredients (24 pieces):

1 1/4 cups ground almonds

1/2 cup sugar

2 egg whites

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Sliced almonds for decoration

Instructions:

Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff. Fold in ground almonds and cinnamon. Shape into balls, decorate with sliced almonds. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12–15 minutes.

Coconut Dream

Ingredients:

Cake:

6 egg whites

1 cup sugar

1 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

Filling & Frosting:

1 1/4 cups coconut milk

3 oz butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

Beat egg whites with sugar, fold in flour and baking powder. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes. Prepare coconut cream: heat coconut milk, butter, sugar, and shredded coconut. Slice cake, spread cream, and cover with remaining coconut.

Chestnut & Chocolate Balls

Ingredients (24 pieces):

1 cup cooked chestnuts, mashed

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

3 oz chocolate, melted

1/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients to form a dough. Shape into small balls. Roll in shredded coconut. Chill before serving.