5 Christmas Cookies That Will Make Your Platter the Hit of the Party


You're going to have the best platter at the party.

I make these cookies every. single. year for our Christmas parties, as gifts to friends and neighbors, and also for my family to scarf down. It's the perfect platter because there's something for everyone. Get the recipes below!

Classic Christmas Cutout Cookies

Everyone's favorite sweet treat for all of the holidays, these cutout sugar cookies are a staple in our household. They hold their shape while baking, don't require any chilling time, and are reaaaaally delicious.


Gingersnaps

These old fashioned gingersnaps will take you right back to your 10-year-old self at Grandma's house over the holidays. They smell and taste like Christmas: full of warm spice, with a crisp outside and chewy inside. I have no doubt they'll easily become a staple on your Christmas cookie platter.


Peppermint Mocha Cookies

A peppermint Hershey's kiss atop a soft, decadent chocolate espresso cookie is what your peppermint mocha cookie dreams are made of. Just like your favorite Christmas coffee, but in cookie form!


Cherry Bon Bons

Maraschino cherries wrapped in sugar cookie dough and drizzled in a sweet cherry glaze make these maraschino cherry cookies a Christmas bon bon dream. The perfect addition to your Christmas cookie spread, these will easily become a staple in your holiday celebrations.


Christmas Spritz Cookies

Christmas spritz cookies are the epitome of the holidays at my Grandma's house. These tiny, bite-size cookies are SUPER cute, and the almond extract gives them a nice, subtle flavor to complement the buttery sweetness of the cookies. Pressed into a festive shape and topped with some sprinkles, these are the cutest addition to your Christmas cookie platter.

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