They're the holiday cookies you grew up on: the ones as iconic to Christmas as Santa and Rudolph. Now your favorite cookies are back and better than ever. Browse this collection of Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes and find 9 Nostalgic Treats you'll love.

Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes:

9 Nostalgic Treats

1. Traditional Rolled Sugar Cookies (shown above) - Nothing beats a good, old-fashioned sugar cookie. They're a ton of fun to make and are a prefect family activity for a cold winter afternoon.  Follow this simple sugar cookie recipe and whip up a batch of traditional Christmas treats this December.
    
2. Pattern Sugar Cookies (shown above) - Another family favorite, these colorful cookies are a wonderful (and delicious!) addition to the Christmas season.  Put a batch out for Santa and he's sure to put you on the "nice" list this year. 
    
3. Whipped Shortbread for the Holidays - Five simple ingredients is all it takes to make these yummy holiday treats.  Shortbread is one of those desserts we look forward to all year long, and on Christmas we finally get to make a batch of our favorite shortbread cookies.  This is one of the easiest Christmas cookie recipes you'll find, so be sure to keep it handy this holiday season!
    
4. Peppermint Pattie Cookies - Take a nostalgic childhood candy and incorporate it into your next batch of Christmas cookies and you're sure to have a crowd-pleasing dessert on your hands.  Everyone loves the cool, crisp taste of Peppermint Patties, so why not turn them into a delectable cookie? 
    
5. Soft Gingerbread Cookies - The smell of cinnamon and allspice wafting through the air are sure to bring you right back to the Christmas days of your childhood.  This version of a classic Christmas cookie recipe is even better than the original because the dough is much softer and the overall taste is delectable!
    
6. Brown Sugar Shortbread Puffs - Making Christmas cookies doesn't get much easier than this.  If you're looking for a new cookie recipe to try this holiday season, you can't go wrong with this simple recipe that has stood the test of time. Your family will love these shortbread puffs, perhaps even more than regular shortbread cookies!
    
7. Abernethy Biscuits - These tasty cookie biscuits are popular in Scotland, but they have also become a mainstay in many other households, especially during the holidays.  Great to enjoy with a cup of hot tea or cocoa, these awesome Christmas cookies are always a wintertime favorite.
    
8. Buttery Spritz Cookies - Great for sharing and passing around at holiday parties, these mini Christmas treats are so incredibly rich and decadent, it's no wonder we wait all year to have them!  If you're looking for great, traditional Christmas cookie recipes to bring to an exchange or share with friends, these are our go-to cookies.
    
9. Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies - Thumbprint cookies are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat, and the addition of chocolate kisses in the center makes this version simply irresistible.  Made with a healthy dose of peanut butter, these classic Christmas cookies are a nice addition to your more basic holiday treats. 

Craving more treats from Christmases past?  Check out our complete collection of 50 Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes and find more classics your family will devour. 

You can download a free copy of this printable Christmas recipe collection right here.