Our Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipes Will Help You Get in the Holiday Spirit

How pretty are these pastel Christmas sugar cookies? Fruity hard candies are melted onto a freshly baked cookie, which is then sandwiched together with another cut-out cookie for a festive peek-a-boo appearance.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas with this adorable sugar cookie recipe. Create the look of individually decorated trees using melted white chocolate and candies for garland and ornaments.

Looking to add even more vanilla flavor to classic Christmas sugar cookies? Use either the seeds from a whole vanilla bean or vanilla bean paste, which will not only add vanilla flavor but also incorporate attractive flecks throughout each cookie.

Looking for a way to use up an abundance of candy canes or peppermint candies? Gently crush them with a meat mallet and then fold them into this sugar cookie dough for the perfect Christmas cookies.

Use our clever no-frosting technique for colorful Christmas cookies that will surprise and delight everyone on your list.

Finely ground earl grey tea leaves add notes of bergamot and lemon to these butter sugar cookies. Cut the dough out into spirited shapes or use it to make a classic gingerbread house, as seen here.

Gluten-free flour is used to make these Christmas sugar cookie. We roll the dough and cut it out into the shape of stars, which are then decorated with metallic sprinkles and white royal icing.

A duo of all-purpose flour and cornmeal are used as the base for these crumbly, flavorful cookies that are a unique twist on a classic shortbread cookie recipe. A teaspoon of cinnamon brings out the molasses-y flavor of brown sugar.

Ground and finely minced candied ginger add warm, spiced flavor to these delicious Christmas sugar cookies. The dough—which gets even more flavor from honey and molasses—is rolled and formed into candy cane and pretzel-like shapes.

We've upgraded this all-purpose sugar cookie recipe for Christmas by cutting the dough into hexagons and decorating each with eye-catching royal icing dyed pink and metallic hues.

While all of our sugar cookie recipes are perfectly buttery, flaky, and sweet as can be, this one is perhaps the most basic and versatile. A little bit of brandy, vanilla extract, and a stick of butter keep them from drying out.

Embellish this Christmas sugar cookie dough with chocolate chips and mint extract, then glaze the finished product with creamy icing and crushed peppermint candies.

The whole family will have a ball transforming sugar cookie dough into charming Christmas characters with our holiday cookie templates, a rainbow of royal icing colors, and a little imagination.

Grated lemon zest adds fresh flavor to traditional cut-out sugar cookies. The dough is made in the food processor, so preparation is a breeze.

These cut-out sugar cookies will be the star of your holiday treat offerings. You can make them in varying shapes and sizes, and decorate them to reflect the festive season with sprinkles, edible glitter, and colored frosting or royal icing.

This basic, all-butter recipe for cut-out sugar cookies can be cut and decorated however you like. Follow the how-to instructions to create the Christmas-themed cookies shown here, or experiment with your own decorating ideas. The cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.

These sugar cookies are simple to make, but their flavor is surprisingly complex. The recipe calls for unusual ingredients, including olive oil and orange zest, which are sure to delight your taste buds.

If you seek a thin, delicate, and beautiful cookie, look no further. The elegant design is created by carefully cutting out tiny shapes with an aspic cutter to create a doily pattern, after the dough has been rolled out and chilled. These intricate, crisp cookies are perfect for Christmas gift-giving.

These big, chewy sugar cookies are made with a simple butter dough that has hints of lemon zest and brown sugar. A double sprinkling of sanding sugar creates a treat with a crackly top perfect for the holiday.