13 Make Ahead Christmas Cookies That Make You Look Effortlessly On It

I feel like having make ahead Christmas cookies is kind of genius. Because when you’ve been standing on your feet for hours making Christmas sides and Christmas mains, the last thing you wanna do is make cookies.

But if you have freezable Christmas cookies, you can literally just pull them out, throw them in the oven, make yourself a coffee, and relax.

And if you have one too many guests coming over this holiday season and a lot of recipes lined up, then here are a few recipes for Christmas cookies that freeze well. They’re a great way to cut out at least one thing on your list.

From slice and bake dough to nostalgic classics, you’ll have exactly what you need for post present openings and late night conversations.

1. Christmas Sugar Cookies

If you’re craving classic Christmas sugar cookies or if you’re looking for holiday cookies that are gift-worthy, then this is your recipe.

They’re super buttery, done in under an hour (short refrigeration time), and they honestly look like the perfect cookies to wake up to and enjoy with a hot chocolate.

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2. Spritz Cookies

Spritz cookies are perfect for adding an extra festive touch to your dessert table. With cute shapes, they can be made with ingredients that are probably already in your cupboard and have warm, classic Christmas spices.

Also, these freezable Christmas cookies are a great option for make-ahead food gifts!

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3. Stuffed Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

If you’re looking for something a bit more soft and cake-like, then these festive looking red velvet cream cheese cookies are it. Also, you can make these 3 months ahead of time, you’ll just need to bake them for an extra 2-3 minutes after pulling them out.

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4. Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

Gingerbread men cookies are an all-time favorite for a lot of people come December, and they’re honestly great for cookie swaps.

They have those wonderful warming Christmas spices and this recipe is done in just 20 minutes which is perfect whether you wanna freeze or make them the day of.

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5. Chocolate Sable Cookies With Pistachios

I feel like these cut and slice cookies have that magazine recipe look. So if you wanna feel a bit effortlessly cool during the holidays, then these dark rich cookies are for you.

Also, I’m just gonna put this out there; dark chocolate and pistachios are an incredible combination. So definitely try these out for Christmas.

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6. Christmas Shortbread Cookies

I love Christmas shortbread cookies. They’re so buttery and soft and perfect for enjoying with a hot cup of coffee. So if you need a good freezable cookie recipe that has that nice biscuit quality, then put this one your Christmas menu.

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7. Classic Gingersnap Cookies

Whether you enjoy these classic gingersnap cookies leading up to the holidays or on Christmas itself, I really think you’ll like them. They’re crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and have comforting ingredients like molasses, cinnamon, cloves, and of course ginger.

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8. Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

I feel like these are the perfect cookies for the people who love peppermint hot chocolate. Also, you can pull them out of the freezer and put them right into the oven, no wait time. Just make sure to add an extra couple of minutes to the bake time!

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9. Soft Molasses Cookies

Another version of the gingersnap cookie, but these ones look just a bit more soft and chewy. So if you really like those extra soft almost cake-like Christmas cookies, then this might be a good one to make ahead of time!

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10. Peppermint Mocha Macarons

Macarons are great for when you’re feeling a bit extra.

You don’t just wanna show how good you are at making sugar cookies, you wanna take it to the next level. Or maybe you just really like macarons. Both are honestly understandable.

And for this Christmas cookie recipe, they can be stored for up to one month, so it’d be a good idea to make them at the very beginning of December.

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11. Christmas M&M Cookies

I really don’t think this list would be complete without Christmas M&M cookies. They’re festive, soft, buttery, and finish up baking in just 10 minutes.

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12. Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Maple Glaze

Ok, I know this is my second gingerbread cookie recipe, but how could I not add these? I mean they’re so perfectly aesthetically pleasing, they look ridiculously soft, and I’m pretty sure they’ll be gone in under 3 minutes once they hit the dessert table.

Also, a maple glaze just sounds so good!

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13. Fruitcake Cookies

I feel like these cookies are perfect for when you want those classic Christmas flavors, but you’re not dedicated to making your grandma’s fruitcake recipe. Also, I’m really liking the fact that this recipe calls for dates; that legit sounds so good.

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