Readers' Favorite Christmas Cookies

Gingerbread People

Decorate cookies with colored sprinkles and icing, and use a few sizes of cookie cutters to create a gingerbread family.

"I loved this recipe! ... Kids made the dough then we refrigerated it overnight. Rolled & baked the next day, the spices were able to blend nicely.–TraceyinNY

Recipe: Gingerbread People

Lemon-Honey Drop Cookies

Plain yogurt makes these top-rated drop cookies extra moist.

"These are as beautiful as they are tasty. I would serve this to guests and even make as gifts for the holidays.–Michelle

Recipe: Lemon-Honey Drop Cookies

All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

The name of these cookies says it all. Not only did readers enjoy them as is, but the recipe gives six "craving" options to satisfy everyone on your list.

"The cookies came out just perfect. The flavor is better then anything you can buy in the store. It was very easy to make and to follow the recipe. – Olivia

Recipe: All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Frosted Ginger Cookies

Cinnamon, molasses, ginger, and nutmeg combine for a bright burst of flavor in each cookie.

"(These are) perfect for the holidays as an alternative to chocolate desserts, and wonderful when paired with fresh fruit or vanilla bean ice cream." – Jennifer S.

Recipe: Frosted Ginger Cookies

Oatmeal and Pie Spice Cookies

Warm up this holiday season with the savory taste of pumpkin pie packaged in cookie form.

"I liked this recipe because you could make ahead, freeze and bake later. I made these for a party and thawed them for 1 day in the refrigerator. Then simply sliced and rolled into 1 Tbsp balls and baked. – Caroline P

Recipe: Oatmeal and Pie Spice Cookies

Cocoa Fudge Cookies

Our one-pan chocolate drop cookies go straight from the stovetop to the oven for an easy treat with little cleanup.

"These are the perfect cross between cookie and brownie. They're moist and dense on the inside like a brownie, but crusty on the outside like a cookie. You'd never know they're light." – Jaime

Recipe: Cocoa Fudge Cookies

Molasses Cookie

Crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside, these cookies pleased our reviewers across the board.

"These are heavenly little pillows of perfection! Absolutely outstanding!" – Kate

Recipe: Molasses Cookie

Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

Fans of classic cookies will love these updated chocolate chippers, accented with dried cranberries and gooey white chocolate.

"These cookies were a huge hit...I tried them at a cookie swap, got the recipe, and made several batches following the recipe exactly. Will definitely make for Christmas this year." – sweettooth, Huntingtown, MD

Recipe: Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

Tailor this recipe to your specifications by following the cooking tips on the recipe page. Package these cookies for a homemade holiday gift.

"This recipe is tried and true. The cookies are wonderfully crisp and are great in the morning with some tea! I receive rave reviews from crunchy cookie lovers." – Sarah

Recipe: Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

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