{"id":439886,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=439886"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:12","slug":"christmas-cookies-recipe-with-icing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookies-recipe-with-icing\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Amazing Christmas Cookies Recipes with Icing You Must Try This Holiday Season! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, the scent of freshly baked cookies fills the air, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There&#8217;s something magical about sharing sweet treats with family and friends, especially when they\u2019re beautifully decorated. Get ready to impress your loved ones with these delightful cookie recipes that are not just tasty, but also stunningly decorated!<\/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-cookies-recipe-with-icing\/#Gingerbread_Cookies_with_Royal_Icing\" >Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing<\/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-cookies-recipe-with-icing\/#Peppermint_Mocha_Cookies_with_Chocolate_Drizzle\" >Peppermint Mocha Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle<\/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-cookies-recipe-with-icing\/#Snowman_Sugar_Cookies_with_Colorful_Icing\" >Snowman Sugar Cookies with Colorful Icing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gingerbread_Cookies_with_Royal_Icing\"><\/span>Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing<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=\"Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing\" title=\"Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing\" \/><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:LightCyan\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-with-royal-icing-1760532775.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/sandra-lee\/gingerbread-cookies-with-royal-icing-recipe-1953925\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing<\/a><\/strong> from Food Network<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.1 (100 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 18 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Fuchsia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-with-royal-icing-1760532775-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chelsweets.com\/gingerbread-cookies-with-royal-icing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing<\/a><\/strong> from Chelsweets<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (24 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Cyan\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-1760532775.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onceuponachef.com\/recipes\/gingerbread-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Once Upon a Chef<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (68 reviews). Total Time: 50 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 spiced just right, offering a warm flavor that dances on your palate. With a slightly crisp exterior and a soft, chewy center, they are the perfect canvas for intricate royal icing designs. The aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg fills your kitchen, making it feel like a holiday wonderland.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup brown sugar, packed<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>1 cup molasses<\/li>\n<li>2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)<\/li>\n<li>2 egg whites (for icing)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon lemon juice (for icing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe is cherished for its rich flavor and the joy of decorating with royal icing. The royal icing, made from egg whites and powdered sugar, hardens beautifully, allowing you to create detailed designs that will impress anyone who sees them. Gingerbread cookies are perfect for holiday gifting, and they make a fantastic activity for families to enjoy together, creating festive memories that last a lifetime.<\/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\/decorating-gingerbread-cookies-with-royal-icing-1760532787.jpg\" alt=\"Decorating Gingerbread Cookies With Royal Icing\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dkGxcwJSXgM\" target=\"_blank\">Decorating Gingerbread Cookies With Royal Icing<\/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\/homemade-gingerbread-cookies-icing-recipe-holiday-1760532787.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade Gingerbread Cookies &amp; Icing Recipe || Holiday ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=F-pr9zCAoNg\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Gingerbread Cookies &amp; Icing Recipe || 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\/decorating-gingerbread-cookies-with-royal-icing-1760532787-1.jpg\" alt=\"Decorating gingerbread cookies with royal icing\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ki1SGtcRjUs\" target=\"_blank\">Decorating gingerbread cookies with royal icing<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peppermint_Mocha_Cookies_with_Chocolate_Drizzle\"><\/span>Peppermint Mocha Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/2819088\/pexels-photo-2819088.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Peppermint Mocha Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle\" title=\"Peppermint Mocha Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by AVICHAL LODHI on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/ice-cream-dish-2819088\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PowderBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peppermint-mocha-cookies-1760532778.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Mocha Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebowlrecipes.com\/perfect-peppermint-mocha-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint Mocha Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Blue Bowl Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (14 reviews). 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Total Time: 18 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/peppermint-mocha-cookies-1760532779.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Mocha Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/peppermint-mocha-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint Mocha Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (39 reviews). Total Time: 4 hr 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a cookie that melts in your mouth. These Peppermint Mocha Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with a luscious chocolate drizzle that adds an extra layer of indulgence. They are sure to become a holiday favorite, especially for the coffee lovers in your life!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar, packed<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup crushed peppermint candies<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chocolate (for drizzle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This delightful cookie recipe combines two beloved flavors into one irresistible treat. The addition of crushed peppermint candies not only provides a festive crunch but also gives a delightful holiday touch to each bite. These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy gatherings, as they bring both warmth and cheer to your holiday celebrations.<\/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\/peppermint-mocha-cookies-levain-bakery-step-aside-these-1760532790.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint mocha cookies Levain bakery step aside!! These ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DDm6n-ZpmXp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint mocha cookies Levain bakery step aside!! 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Total Time: 4 hr 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:HotPink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/snowman-sugar-cookies-christmas-treat-1760532781.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Sugar Cookies (Christmas Treat)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbree.com\/sugar-cookies\" target=\"_blank\">Snowman Sugar Cookies (Christmas Treat)<\/a><\/strong> from Baked Bree<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (12 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 23 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\/snowman-cookies-1760532781.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chelsweets.com\/snowman-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Snowman Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Chelsweets<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (32 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 2 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These adorable snowman sugar cookies are as fun to decorate as they are to eat! With a soft and buttery base, they are the perfect canvas for vibrant icing that transforms them into cheerful holiday characters. The sweetness of the icing complements the cookie&#8217;s flavor, making them an instant hit with kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 \u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon almond extract<\/li>\n<li>3 cups powdered sugar (for icing)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons milk (for icing)<\/li>\n<li>Food coloring (various colors for decoration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The charm of these snowman sugar cookies lies in their playful appearance. Each cookie can be uniquely decorated, allowing for creativity to shine through. Decorating them with bright icing, candy eyes, and little scarves brings joy to everyone involved, making them a fantastic project for families or a delightful treat for holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to impress your friends and family this holiday season with three delightful Christmas cookie recipes featuring colorful icing that will surely become festive favorites!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546639,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-439886","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\/439886","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=439886"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439886\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439886"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=439886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}