23 Christmas cookies and chocolates to give... or keep for yourself
Friday 28 November 2025 10:00 - Adèle Peyches
Crisp Christmas shortbread, melting truffles, homemade cupcakes... Christmas cookies have that unique charm that puts everyone in the holiday mood. They can be flavored with spices, wrapped in a pretty gift bag, or baked with the family with half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
In this selection, discover 23 easy-to-make gourmet ideas for homemade gifts, or to garnish your festive table with irresistible sweets.
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A few questions...
What Christmas cookies can I make ahead and freeze?
Most cookies freeze well: sugar cookies, gingerbread, chocolate chip, shortbread, and cookie dough balls. Freeze in airtight bags for up to 3 months.
How long do homemade Christmas cookies last?
Most cookies keep 1–2 weeks in airtight containers. Crisp cookies last longer; soft cookies stay fresh about 5–7 days.
What are the easiest Christmas cookies for beginners?
Sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, chocolate crinkles, and peanut butter blossoms are simple, forgiving, and festive.
What are the best Christmas cookies for gifting?
Decorated sugar cookies, truffles, fudge, shortbread, and gingerbread travel well and stay fresh longer.
How can I package Christmas cookies so they stay fresh?
Use airtight tins or boxes lined with parchment. Separate layers and add padding so cookies don’t break.
Which Christmas cookies ship well for long-distance gifting?
Shortbread, gingerbread, biscotti, and fudge ship best. Avoid soft or heavily iced cookies.
What are the most traditional American Christmas cookies?
Sugar cookies, gingerbread men, snickerdoodles, peanut butter blossoms, and chocolate crinkles.
How do I keep Christmas cookies soft or chewy?
Store with a slice of bread or marshmallows in an airtight container to retain moisture.
What ingredients do I need for classic Christmas cookie recipes?
Butter, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and spices like cinnamon or ginger.
What Christmas treats can I make without baking?
Chocolate truffles, peanut butter balls, no-bake cookies, marshmallow treats, and fudge.
What are the best gluten-free or dairy-free Christmas cookie options?
Almond-flour cookies, coconut macaroons, meringues, and vegan gingerbread or chocolate cookies.
How many types of Christmas cookies should I include in a holiday cookie box?
Include 4–6 varieties: a mix of decorated cookies, chocolate treats, bars, and something crunchy.
Adèle PeychesEditorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)






















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