2024 Christmas Cookie Box

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This 2024 Christmas Cookie Box is filled to overflowing with some of my favorite easy Christmas cookies. They're festive, simple to make, and perfect for giving, bringing to holiday gatherings, or enjoying.

A festive wooden tray filled with a variety of holiday cookies, including gingerbread men, powdered sugar cookies, biscotti, and peppermint swirls. Surrounded by a plaid cloth and winter greenery, the scene is cozy and inviting with a red ribbon accent.

Like me, if you're the designated holiday cookie baker, you may always be looking for cookie inspirations to pair with your classic favorites. I hope this holiday cookie box will inspire you to create your own boxes to share this season. They can be big or small, fancy or simple-it's the thought that counts, and everyone enjoys them!

Every year, I ask my family and friends, "What cookie would it not be Christmas without?" Excuse the grammar here!

In our family, the number one choice is always Russian Teacakes. It's the first cookie I bake during the season, and often, it's remade at least a couple of times.

That request is generally followed by Espresso Chocolate Crinkle along with Ginger Spice Cookies, magic bars, sugar cookie cutouts, and shortbread. And believe me, I happily comply with those wishes because very often, they're often my favorites too!

Let's begin with the recipes, and then I'll give you some tips and ways to organize which cookies to choose!

A festive assortment of holiday cookies on a wooden tray. The selection includes gingerbread men, chocolate-dipped biscotti, peppermint bark, and various sugar cookies. Surrounding decor consists of pine branches and a plaid cloth.

This year's cookie box is filled with simple favorites. If there is a theme for this box, it would be festive and "easy." I had to scramble to finish these boxes this year, as we had a "monster" storm that knocked out power for a week. This meant baking was curtailed, and everything in my freezers was discarded.

Thus, I began again, and "easy" and "delicious" were my top priorities. This holiday cookie box features a combination of homemade cookies and select store-bought treats, including adorable marshmallow snowmen, white peppermint bark, and festive gummies.

I LOVE this year's box because holiday baking should be fun and stress-free. Let's get to those Christmas cookie recipes!

A festive assortment of cookies and sweets arranged in a wooden box. The treats include gingerbread men, peppermint meringues, chocolate-dipped biscotti, snowball cookies, and various decorated biscuits. The box is lined with decorative paper.

Here are the 11 cookie recipes I used for this year's homemade cookie box. I will be honest: I wish I'd had time for 12 cookies, only because I adore even numbers. Even so... this year's box is utterly delicious, and I'm refusing to think about the number! Let's get to planning and baking.

Closeup view of Elephant Ears on a Round Wood Board

Palmier Elephant Ears Recipe

A simple festive, French-inspired treat, are easy to make with store-bought ingredients.

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Side stacked view of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk in the background.

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Craving a cookie? Try these irresistible oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with deliciousness!

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Spiced Ginger Cookies

Soft and spicy ginger cookies made with warm holiday spices, molasses, and a touch of cracked pepper. These classic Christmas cookies bake up soft, chewy, and wonderfully aromatic-perfect for gifting and holiday baking.

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A stack of cranberry and pistachio cookies sits in a wooden bowl on a white plate. Dried cranberries are scattered around, and a red-and-white striped ribbon is draped across the plate. A sprig of greenery is partially visible in the foreground.

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

These Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are crisp and buttery with holiday fruits, nuts, and flavors like dried cranberries, pistachios, and orange zest. They're an easy slice-and-bake or cut-out cookie recipe perfect for the holidays.

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A festive plate of red and white meringue cookies sits elegantly on a surface adorned with frosted pine branches. The striped pattern and glossy finish of these delightful meringue cookies enhance the joyful, holiday-themed presentation.

Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Indulge in the festive joy of Peppermint Meringue Cookies. Perfect for holiday celebrations or teatime, these gluten-free treats are simply irresistible.

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A silver tray holds a steaming cup of tea and delectable shortbread cookies. The plate, adorned with red and white patterns, adds charm to the scene. Festive greenery and vibrant red berries enhance the background, evoking a cozy holiday theme.

Snowflake Shortbread Cookies

A simple to make, light and delicate shortbread cookie for the season! Because Christmas cookie baking should always include shortbread!

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Side view of red and white Christmas Icebox Cookies tied with a red and white cord on a white cake stand.

Easy Christmas Icebox Cookies

These Christmas Icebox Cookies are slice and bake cookies that are incredibly easy to make, festive with colors of the season, and delicious with a vanilla buttery crumb. With sparkling edges, these holiday treats should definitely be on your Christmas cookie list!

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A plate of chai cookies drizzled with a light glaze. The cookies are topped with star anise and surrounded by cinnamon sticks. The plate rests on a wooden tray, and a rust-colored cloth is in the background.

Espresso Chai Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze Recipe

Fall in love with the warmth and flavor of Espresso Chai Cookies. These irresistible treats are infused with chai spices and topped with a maple cinnamon icing.

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A festive scene unfolds with a red cup adorned in a snowman motif, filled with a dark beverage. Nearby, a striped plate holds three Christmas snowball cookies dusted in powdered sugar, with even more cookies in the background. A sifter of powdered sugar completes the cozy tableau.

Russian Teacakes Christmas Snowball Cookies

Russian Teacakes or Christmas Snowballs is a rather simple cookie made with flour, sugar, butter, and nuts. I prefer almonds, but walnuts or pecans are equally delicious. I also add a splash of flavoring to this traditional recipe because, after all, isn't everything better with vanilla?

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Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Blossom Cookies

It's Christmas time and there's nothing quite like a Peppermint Mocha to herald in the season. Unless, of course, you're in the mood for cookies. These Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Blossom cookies are like Christmas in every bite. Densely rich with chocolate and espresso, merry and bright with peppermint, and crunchy with sparkling sugar.

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Side view of Chocolate Almond Biscotti on a white plate with a coffee station in the backgrouond.

Irresistible Chocolate Almond Biscotti Recipe

This irresistible Italian Chocolate and Almond Biscotti recipe, is easy to make and utterly delicious with rich chocolate and crunchy almonds.

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Choosing Cookies For Your Box

When choosing cookies for your holiday cookie box, look for recipes that are durable, can be made ahead, and vary in texture, shape, and flavor.

Depending on the size of your cookie box, I like to include at least two cookie recipes (which can also include Christmas candy or sweet and salty snacks like Christmas Crack or Christmas Muddy Buddies or chocolate covered pretzels).

Tray of chex mix with pretzel sticks with a glass jar also full of mix.

Closeup view of a bowl of Christmas Muddy Buddies

Boxes for Giving

The bamboo wooden box I used this year is large. It has dividers that separate into as many as 10 different compartments. I purchased it at Amazon, and it works well.

But you can also use bakery and craft boxes as I used in my Easy Homemade Mason Jar Food Gifts (in 10 Minutes) post. For dividers, muffin paper liners are festive and work well to separate treats, and I love adding shredded paper to give bulk and padding.

More Treat and Cookies Favorites That Would Be Great, Too!

For more ideas, take a look at all our Christmas cookie recipes!

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