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15+ Easy Christmas Cookies Perfect for Cookie Exchanges

By Tina · Modified: Oct 1, 2025 · Published: Aug 29, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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One of my favorite traditions this time of year is the cookie exchange-because nothing beats leaving a party with a tray full of Christmas treats you didn't have to bake yourself! But of course, you've got to bring your A-game cookie to the table first.

I've rounded up 15+ Easy Christmas cookie recipes that are festive, fun, and guaranteed to disappear fast. Whether you're into classic sugar cookies, rich chocolate delights, or something a little unexpected, there's a recipe here that'll make everyone ask, "Who brought these?!"

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  • Old-Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies
  • Christmas Tree Oreo Cookies
  • White Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Buttery Pecan Cookies
  • Christmas Kiss Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
  • Nutter Butter Reindeer Christmas Cookies
  • Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Sourdough Christmas Sugar Cookies
  • Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies
  • Walnut Crescent Cookies
  • Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
  • Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Sourdough Discard Key Lime Ricotta Cookies
  • Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
  • Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
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Old-Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies

These Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. They're packed with warm ginger flavor, a hint of molasses, and that perfect sugary crunch in every bite. 

Christmas Tree Oreo Cookies

Christmas tree Oreos on a wooden board.

Christmas Tree Oreos have become a popular holiday favorite, often making appearances during Christmas parties, dessert tables, and as thoughtful homemade gifts. 

White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate cookies on a surface showing white chocolate pieces.

The White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe starts by creaming butter and sugar, then folding in eggs, flour, and white chocolate chips. The dough is scooped onto a baking sheet and baked until set, producing cookies with pockets of melted white chocolate and a balanced sweetness throughout.

Buttery Pecan Cookies

Buttery pecan cookie on a plate with more cookies in the background.

Chopped pecans are folded into a simple dough of butter, sugar, and flour in the Buttery Pecan Cookies recipe. The dough is rolled into rounds before baking, so each cookie has a nutty crunch with every bite, letting the buttery flavor shine through.

Christmas Kiss Cookies

Christmas cookies on a plate topped with chocolate kisses.

Sugar cookie dough is rolled into balls and baked, then topped with a chocolate kiss in the Christmas Kiss Cookies recipe. The simple steps and minimal ingredients make it easy to create festive cookies with a sweet chocolate center and a soft, tender base.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Cookies arranged on a plate with a cloth placed beside it.

Rolled oats and peanut butter are mixed with flour, sugar, and eggs in the Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies recipe. The dough is portioned onto a baking sheet and baked until set, creating cookies with a slightly textured bite and a rich peanut butter flavor in every piece.

Nutter Butter Reindeer Christmas Cookies

Nutter Butter cookie decorated with candy eyes, with more cookies in the background.

Nutter Butter cookies are decorated with pretzels for antlers and candy eyes in the Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies recipe. Each cookie is assembled after baking, creating fun, festive reindeer shapes that are simple to make and hold together well for parties or cookie sales.

Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies on a cooling rack with colorful M&Ms visible, showing texture and chocolate pieces.

These Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and easy to make. The sourdough discard adds a subtle depth of flavor, while the mix of chocolate chips and M&Ms makes each cookie fun and delicious. This recipe is simple to follow and perfect for a homemade treat anytime.

Sourdough Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas cookies arranged on a cloth.

Sourdough Christmas Sugar Cookies turn your starter discard into a soft, flavorful cookie that holds its shape for decorating. This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for making festive treats with minimal effort.

Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies on a cloth surrounded by Christmas decorations.

Sourdough Gingerbread Cookies combine starter discard with traditional gingerbread spices to create soft, chewy cookies. The dough is easy to prepare, and the cookies bake evenly, making them simple to enjoy during holiday baking.

Walnut Crescent Cookies

Walnut cookies arranged on a plate with a cloth underneath.

These delicate cookies, called Walnut Crescent Cookies, are made with buttery dough and finely chopped walnuts. They bake into tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats that are simple to prepare and perfect for holidays or anytime you want a nutty snack.

Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Cookies stacked on top of each other.

Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Raisin Cookies mix your starter discard with oats and raisins to create soft, flavorful cookies. The dough is simple to prepare, and the cookies bake evenly, making them a reliable treat for any occasion.

Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Close-up of a cookie resting on a cooling rack.

The Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe combines sourdough discard, flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips into a simple dough. The cookies bake into soft, chewy rounds with rich chocolate flavor, and the recipe is easy to follow from start to finish.

Sourdough Discard Key Lime Ricotta Cookies

Sourdough discard key lime cookies stacked on a surface.

The Sourdough Discard Key Lime Ricotta Cookies recipe mixes sourdough discard, ricotta, flour, sugar, and key lime zest into a soft dough. The cookies bake into tender rounds with a slightly rich texture, and the lime glaze adds a sweet, citrusy finish.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Cookies baked in a skillet topped with whipped cream.

A thick, gooey cookie baked in a skillet combines sourdough discard, flour, sugar, and chocolate chips for a soft, melted-chocolate treat in the Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet recipe.

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Cookie baked in a skillet, topped with ice cream, with a slice served on a plate.

The dough for the Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie combines butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and chocolate chips. Once mixed, it's pressed into a skillet and baked, producing a cookie that spreads evenly, with melted chocolate throughout and a slightly firmer edge from the pan.

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