11 Santa Approved Christmas Cookie Recipes

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…because if you’re every going to make large quantities of cookies and then eat said cookies, Christmas is clearly the time.

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Similar to anything I try to make, it never looks quite like the original recipe.  However, even if they can’t look exactly the same at least they taste just as good.  Flip through our above slideshow to check out the best Christmas cookie recipes of the year.  From traditional to unique, we’ve got you (and Santa) covered this season. Here’s our 11 favorite Christmas cookies of the season.

1.  Best Christmas Cookie Recipe:  Melty Hot Chocolate Christmas Cookies

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2.  Chocolate Christmas Cookies with Candy Cane Buttercream Filling

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3.  Rudolph Gingerbread Man Cookies

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4.  Raspberry Thumbprint Christmas Cookies

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5.  Classic Santa Claus Christmas Cookies

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6.  White Chocolate Covered Oreos with Crushed Candy Cane

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7.  No Bake Candy Cane Christmas Sugar Cookies

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8.  Peppermint Candy-Inspired Christmas  Sugar Cookies

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9.  Red & White Peppermint Christmas Meringues

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10.  Red Velvet Christmas Butter Cookies

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11.  Red & White Christmas Sugar Cookies

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