Holidays and Events Recipes Christmas Desserts Christmas Cookie Recipes 16 Mom-Approved Christmas Cookies to Sweeten the Season By Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, freelance food and lifestyle journalist, and recipe developer who specializes in culinary fiction, and empowering home cooks to create extraordinary cooking and dining experiences for themselves and their loved ones. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 29, 2021 Close Photo: Allrecipes Magazine No matter what this holiday season has in store, it is officially cookie season. Whether you're gearing up for a cookie swap, baking for your nearest and dearest, or just eager for your kitchen to smell like vanilla and butter, our extended team of moms have your back. These are our best tried and true cookie recipes handed down from moms to help make your season a little sweeter. 01 of 16 Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies View Recipe dslade This version of a classic chocolate chip turns some things upside down with the addition of vanilla pudding mix in the dough. Crisp on the edges, chewy in the middle, they just might be your new fave chocolate chip recipe! Get More Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes 02 of 16 Mom's Cookies View Recipe mauigirl Moms are always sneaking some good stuff into cookies, and these generous versions contain raisins, walnuts and dates, for a perfect combo of crunchy and chewy. 03 of 16 Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles View Recipe footballgrl16 A classic snickerdoodle may be one of the most traditional holiday cookies imaginable, and the scent of cinnamon will make your whole house smell festive. How to Bake Cookies From Scratch 04 of 16 Mom's Sugar Cookies View Recipe naples34102 If you love those frosted sugar cookies that you get at the store, wait till you figure out how easy they are to make at home! How to Make Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 05 of 16 Mom's Ranger Cookies View Recipe Merestwins43 The unusual combination of corn flakes, oatmeal and coconut make these ranger cookies extra fun to make with kids, they'll love the idea of cereal in cookies! 06 of 16 Mom's Ginger Snaps View Recipe Brian C Ellis Ginger snaps are often the gateway ginger experience for people, and being able to make a good one is a skill that will never let you down. 07 of 16 Mom's Island Treasures View Recipe CookinBug Coconut and pecan take these island treasure cookies to a tropical place, and milk chocolate chips ensure that they are undeniably perfect. 08 of 16 Mom's Nut Horns View Recipe Christina Most baking cultures have some sort of snail-shaped cookie-like pastry, whether a traditional Jewish rugelach or an Italian crescent. These nut horns are a terrific version of a spiral dough cookie that will be a hit all season long. 09 of 16 Working Mom's Hamentashen View Recipe Dr. Heath While these triangle-shaped stuffed cookies are traditional for the Jewish holiday of Purim, we love them all year long, especially the winter holidays. Fill with any fruit preserves, or try something extra special like Nutella or peanut butter. 10 of 16 Mama's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies View Recipe wbruni Home cook rocksoutforcheese shares this family recipe with us and says, " I recreated this recipe from memory from my childhood. They are so good, they have a place in every woman's cookbook in my family." Get More Oatmeal Cookie Recipes 11 of 16 Mama's Whoopie Pies View Recipe Bren Marshmallow cream is sandwiched between pillowy chocolate cookies for a nostalgic treat your kids will love. Several reviewers recommend doubling the amount of filling, and you know our home cooks always give the best advice. 12 of 16 Momma's Wheat Germ Cookies View Recipe Novice_cook You know how Mom's always trying to sneak good-for-you ingredients into the most unlikely places? Well, these cookies are packed with wheat germ and oatmeal along with coconut, pecans, and dates. 13 of 16 Mom's Cheesecake Cookie Bars View Recipe Trusted Brands DevDrew shares this rich and tempting recipe with us and comments, "Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories..." 14 of 16 Tatyana's Momma's Truly Excellent Shortbread Cookies View Recipe Lisa Often the best cookie recipes are handed down from mother to daughter to friend. Kiese says, "These are the best short bread cookies! They are buttery and light. Thank you Tatyana's Momma for this delicious recipe! Yum yum!" Get More Shortbread Cookie Recipes 15 of 16 Mom's Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies View Recipe Bunny Lady Hailey Ray tells us, "My mom makes these every year for Christmas, and I must admit, they are one of my favorites!" 16 of 16 My Mom's Spritz Cookies View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine "A family favorite," says Allrecipes Allstar Yoly. "And it doesn't even have to be Christmas to make them!" To make spritz cookies, you're going to need a cookie press. Try this $16 Amazon.com best-seller. Top-Rated Gingerbread Cookies Browse All Christmas Cookie Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit