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    Christmas cookie recipes

    Making a batch of Christmas cookies is a fun way to get into some festive Christmas baking. Easy to bake and decorate, they also make perfect gifts. From decorated sugar cookies to smart gingerbread men, here are our favourite Christmas cookie recipes.

    Popular Christmas cookie recipes

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    Gingerbread Cookies
    Gingerbread Cookies
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 50 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Christmas Cookies
    Christmas Cookies
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Easy Sugar Cookies
    Easy Sugar Cookies
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chocolate-chip Cookie Pops
    Chocolate-chip Cookie Pops
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Sugar Cookies
    Sugar Cookies
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Biscoff-stuffed Cookies
    Biscoff-stuffed Cookies
    preparation time is 1 hour 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Crookie
    Crookie
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    preparation time is 2 hours 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Easy Christmas Cookies
    Easy Christmas Cookies
    preparation time is 50 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Chewy Chocolate-Chip Cookies
    Chewy Chocolate-Chip Cookies
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Vanilla Sugar Cookies
    Vanilla Sugar Cookies
    preparation time is 2 hours 30 minutes
    Cook time is 11 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Royal Icing Cookies
    Royal Icing Cookies
    preparation time is 8 hours
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Shortbread Cookies
    Shortbread Cookies
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Rudolph Gingerbread Christmas Cutouts
    Rudolph Gingerbread Christmas Cutouts
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    White Christmas Funfetti Cookies
    White Christmas Funfetti Cookies
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

    Gingerbread cookies recipes

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    Gingerbread Cookies
    Gingerbread Cookies
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 50 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate Gingerbread-men Sandwiches
    Chocolate Gingerbread-men Sandwiches
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Christmas Gingerbread
    Christmas Gingerbread
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 50 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Christmas Gingerbread Men
    Christmas Gingerbread Men
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 8 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Rudolph Gingerbread Christmas Cutouts
    Rudolph Gingerbread Christmas Cutouts
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
    Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Gingerbread Biscuits
    Gingerbread Biscuits
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Christmas Gingerbread Snowflakes
    Christmas Gingerbread Snowflakes
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 12 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Traditional Gingerbread People Cookies
    Traditional Gingerbread People Cookies
    preparation time is 12 hours
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Easy Gingernut Wreath Cake
    Easy Gingernut Wreath Cake
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Gingerbread Christmas Tree
    Gingerbread Christmas Tree
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 14 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Vegan Gingerbread
    Vegan Gingerbread
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Gingerbread Farmhouse
    Gingerbread Farmhouse
    preparation time is 1 hour 30 minutes
    Cook time is 45 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 4 out of 4
    Mini Gingerbread Houses
    Mini Gingerbread Houses
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate Gingerbread Men
    Chocolate Gingerbread Men
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 12 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

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    Gingerbread decorating tips

    Get creative with your gingerbread men cookies by turning them upside down to transform them into adorable gingerbread reindeer!

    To assemble your gingerbread creations, use royal icing or toffee as "glue."While the icing is drying, use cups to prop up the walls of your gingerbread house. This will help them stay in place and ensure a sturdy structure.

    Shortbread cookie recipes

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    Classic Shortbread Biscuits
    Classic Shortbread Biscuits
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Peanut Butter & Jam Shortbread Sandwiches
    Peanut Butter & Jam Shortbread Sandwiches
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Make-ahead Sugar & Spice Shortbread
    Make-ahead Sugar & Spice Shortbread
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Shortbread Cookies
    Shortbread Cookies
    preparation time is 1 hour
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cranberry & White Chocolate Shortbread
    Cranberry & White Chocolate Shortbread
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cherry Shortbread Cookies
    Cherry Shortbread Cookies
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Greek Almond Shortbread
    Greek Almond Shortbread
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Cherry Chia Jam Biscuits
    Cherry Chia Jam Biscuits
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Christmas Shortbreads
    Christmas Shortbreads
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Shortbread Trees
    Shortbread Trees
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Polenta Shortbread
    Polenta Shortbread
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Shortbread Wreath
    Shortbread Wreath
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    White-Choc Macadamia Shortbread
    White-Choc Macadamia Shortbread
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Christmas cookie ideas and decorating tips