40 Unique Christmas Cookies That Will Stand Out on the Dessert Table

Just like real snowflakes, these pretty cookies each have their own special design. You'll use a powdered sugar icing and sanding sugar to decorate them.

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Making unique cookies doesn't have to be hard! These no-bake treats are easy to whip up using crunchy bits like chow mein noodles and nuts that are tossed into melted chocolate. Don't forget to adorn them with sprinkles!

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The red coloration of these cookies makes them so festive! After you make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb, you'll pipe or spoon a dollop of cream cheese filling in the middle.

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Cowboy boot cookies will be a fun surprise when placed next to treats in typical Christmas shapes. You can make them even more fun by adorning them with a simple but vibrant royal icing.

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Colorful sprinkles make these biscotti so merry and bright! They're also made unique thanks to a delightful sugar cookie flavor. Make the milk glaze for dipping and drizzling, then serve them alongside a pot of coffee.

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You've heard of fruitcake—but fruitcake cookies? Now, that's special! They're perfectly spiced and studded with candied fruit and nuts. A sweet brandy glaze is even added on top.

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These little lemon cookies are called meltaways because, well, they melt in your mouth! Along with the light and luscious base, you'll have a simple glaze made of lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar.

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Want to put a special spin on classic sugar cookies? Make them in bar form! Better yet, add a festive frosting made with peppermint extract and sprinkled candies.

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Dried cranberries and grated orange zest give these cookies a seasonal flavor that everyone will enjoy. To finish them off, drizzle with sweet white chocolate!

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Since you can use cookie cutters to shape these simple sugar cookies however you'd like, they'll definitely be unique! Just be sure to have a variety of icing colors and sprinkles on hand to decorate.

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We all know and love gingerbread cookies, but what about gingerbread cookies filled with orange buttercream and jellied cranberry sauce? They're the definition of sugar, spice, and everything nice!

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Ree once said she loves delivering a batch of cinnamon rolls to friends and family come Christmas, and now, there's cinnamon roll cookies to give out, too! They have all the sweet, buttery goodness of a warm cinnamon roll in an easy slice-and-bake cookie form.

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Calling all toffee lovers! Get your fix with this recipe that takes chewy brown sugar cookie bars and combines them with homemade toffee. We're talking all the butter and caramel you could dream of!

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The festive red and green swirled icing on these sugar cookies is just part of what makes them so wonderful! They're made with real eggnog, egg yolks, and nutmeg for a taste that's just as delicious as they look.

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Set out a batch of these baklava bites at your next holiday party and watch how fast they're eaten up! Frozen phyllo pastry cups are filled with a sweetened, buttery pistachio and walnut mixture that's baked until golden then drizzled with honey syrup.

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You'll want to have a cup of coffee on hand so you can dunk this delicious dessert! Espresso powder gives the biscotti a deep golden-brown color and rich coffee flavor. We're also loving the chocolate drizzle!

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Green gel food coloring gives these yummy mint fortune cookies and oh-so-Christmassy finish! And yes, you can fill them with cute Christmas messages or jokes to delight all of your family and friends.

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If you really want to impress your guests this holiday season, try your hand at an Italian Christmas dessert. They're almost too cute to eat and just as delicious—made by taking hollowed out vanilla cookies and filling them with fluffy buttercream flavored with peach preserves.

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Everyone at your Christmas dinner will give a big thumbs up to these thumbprint cookies! The delicious dough is easy enough to make and bake, then decorated with festive red sanding sugar and finished with a red candied cherry in the center.

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This thin, crisp cookie is traditional in Italy, but it might be unique to you—especially when made with confetti color sprinkles or cocoa powder for a twist.

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