{"id":439867,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=439867"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:12","slug":"christmas-cookie-recipes-with-icing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-icing\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Irresistibly Delicious Homemade Christmas Cookie Recipes with Icing for Your Holiday Baking Joy **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season brings with it a sprinkle of magic and a dash of sweetness. Picture the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your kitchen, creating a cozy atmosphere that invites everyone in. Here are three delightful cookie recipes that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also add a festive flair to your holiday celebrations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-icing\/#Classic_Gingerbread_Cookies\" >Classic Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-icing\/#Snowy_White_Butter_Cookies\" >Snowy White Butter Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-icing\/#Chocolate_Peppermint_Crinkle_Cookies\" >Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_Gingerbread_Cookies\"><\/span>Classic Gingerbread Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5702943\/pexels-photo-5702943.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Classic Gingerbread Cookies\" title=\"Classic Gingerbread Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-and-white-house-shape-cookies-and-a-cake-5702943\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-1760532687.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-gingerbread-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (388 reviews). Total Time: 4 hr 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LemonChiffon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-1760532687-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/gingerbread-cookies-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Love and Lemons<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (333 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Bisque\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/classic-gingerbread-cookies-1760532688.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Gingerbread Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cashmereandcocktails.com\/2021\/12\/16\/classic-gingerbread-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Cashmere &amp; Cocktails<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (9 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 28 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These classic gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple that everyone adores. With a perfect blend of warm spices and molasses, they create a rich flavor that\u2019s simply irresistible. The dough is rolled out and cut into festive shapes, making them perfect for decorating with icing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar, packed<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup molasses<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies special is their ability to transport you back to childhood memories of holiday cheer. The dough can be made ahead of time, and once baked, they are perfect for decorating with royal icing. Kids and adults alike enjoy not just the taste, but also the activity of decorating these little men and women, making it a fun family tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/classic-gingerbread-cookies-recipe-1760532709.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=brZVMqRlc5w\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-festive-gingerbread-cookies-recipe-perfect-holiday-1760532709.jpg\" alt=\"Easy &amp; Festive Gingerbread Cookies Recipe | Perfect Holiday ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ur68U3CiRRE\" target=\"_blank\">Easy &amp; Festive Gingerbread Cookies Recipe | Perfect Holiday &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-sallys-baking-1760532709.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies | Sally&#039;s Baking\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sONi15OnAh0\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies | Sally&#039;s Baking<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snowy_White_Butter_Cookies\"><\/span>Snowy White Butter Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3334433\/pexels-photo-3334433.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Snowy White Butter Cookies\" title=\"Snowy White Butter Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Jill Wellington on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/snowflakes-cookies-on-plate-3334433\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:HotPink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kue-putri-salju-crescent-cookies-1760532692.jpg\" alt=\"Kue Putri Salju (Crescent Cookies)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whattocooktoday.com\/chinese-new-year-kue-putri-salju-snow-white-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kue Putri Salju (Crescent Cookies)<\/a><\/strong> from What To Cook Today<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (5 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/best-snowball-cookies-1760532693.jpg\" alt=\"Best Snowball Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/11171\/snowballs-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Snowball Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (675 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightPink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/putri-salju-pandan-pandan-flavored-indonesian-snow-white-cookies-1760532693.jpg\" alt=\"Putri Salju Pandan (Pandan-Flavored Indonesian &quot;Snow White&quot; Cookies)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/recipes\/putri-salju-pandan-cookies\" target=\"_blank\">Putri Salju Pandan (Pandan-Flavored Indonesian &quot;Snow White&quot; Cookies)<\/a><\/strong> from Food &amp; Wine<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4 (4 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These buttery cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and they practically melt away like fresh snowflakes. Simple yet elegant, they offer a rich buttery flavor enhanced with a hint of vanilla, making them perfect for any holiday gathering. The smooth icing adds a delightful touch of sweetness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons milk (for icing)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The beauty of snowy white butter cookies lies in their versatility. You can easily customize them by adding sprinkles, colored sugar, or even edible glitter on top of the icing for a festive look. Their simple ingredients yield a delightful cookie that pairs wonderfully with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, making it a go-to treat for holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snow-cookies-1760532713.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wRlja21pSKY\" target=\"_blank\">Snow Cookies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-make-snowball-cookies-boules-de-neige-crispy-1760532713.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Snowball Cookies, Boules de Neige , crispy ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q0OZIzKif3Q\" target=\"_blank\">How to Make Snowball Cookies, Boules de Neige , crispy &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snow-cookies-with-only-three-ingredients-1760532713.jpg\" alt=\"Snow Cookies with Only Three Ingredients\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=stAZeNiyNPc\" target=\"_blank\">Snow Cookies with Only Three Ingredients<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chocolate_Peppermint_Crinkle_Cookies\"><\/span>Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3309658\/pexels-photo-3309658.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies\" title=\"Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Jill Wellington on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/chocolate-drink-in-a-cup-3309658\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CornflowerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-peppermint-crinkle-cookies-1760532697.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/284886\/chocolate-peppermint-crinkle-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.3 (11 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Plum\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peppermint-crinkle-cookies-1760532697.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Crinkle Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bromabakery.com\/peppermint-crinkle-cookies-but-like-actually-brookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint Crinkle Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Broma Bakery<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Aqua\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-peppermint-crinkle-cookies-1760532698.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromvalerieskitchen.com\/chocolate-peppermint-crinkles\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Valerie&#039;s Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (17 reviews). Total Time: 32 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of chocolate and the refreshing taste of peppermint, these cookies will quickly become your new favorite. The soft, fudgy interior is perfectly complemented by a light dusting of powdered sugar, giving them that classic crinkle appearance. Each bite is a delightful combination of rich chocolate and cool peppermint that captures the spirit of the season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon peppermint extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fun part about making these cookies is watching them puff up while baking, creating those beautiful cracks on the surface. The peppermint extract adds a refreshing twist that makes these cookies stand out at any holiday cookie platter. Plus, they\u2019re a delightful surprise that combines the richness of chocolate with a hint of wintery freshness, perfect for sharing with friends and family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to spread holiday cheer with three mouthwatering homemade Christmas cookie recipes adorned with delightful icing that will make your festive baking a joyous experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546613,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-439867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cookies","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439867"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439867\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439867"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439867"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=439867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}