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The Best Christmas Cookies Roundup For Treat Boxes

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My favorite part of the holiday season has always been baking. I remember my mom always going overboard to make baked goods for friends and neighbors every Christmas when I was a kid. Helping her in the kitchen as the smell of sweet treats permeated the house is my favorite core memory. Now that I’m a mom making memories for my own family, I love getting in the kitchen with my little and making Christmas cookie boxes for coworkers, neighbors, family, and friends. I want to share a few of our family favorites as well as some other tried and true recipes to mix it up year after year.

Christmas Cookies And Candy That We Include Every Single Year

There are a few favorite recipes that I make every single year to include in treat boxes for gift giving. Some of these recipes were my mom’s, grandmother’s, and a couple of my own that have we look forward to every year.

Vintage Homemade Peanut Brittle

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This homemade vintage peanut brittle has stood the test of time. This was my grandmother’s recipe and I can’t remember a Christmas without delicious homemade peanut brittle. I always include this delicious homemade candy in my Christmas treat boxes.

Finnish Cardamom Cookies

a treats for santa tray with a cup of milk, carrots for the reindeer, and cardamom cookies for santa
My husband’s family is from Finland so I was excited to add a bit of his culture to our Christmas treat gift boxes. These Finnish cardamom cookies are delicate, easy to make, and are Santa’s favorite to find on Christmas Eve.

Potato Chip Clusters

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These potato chip clusters are the easiest candy recipe. This recipe is one of my own that quickly became a beloved family tradition. Your neighbors, family, and friends will love these addictive little candy clusters that perfectly pair sweet with salty. You can’t have just one.

Snowball Cookies

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This vintage snowball cookie recipe is one that my grandmother made every year. I remember these cookies every year during my childhood and now I make them every Christmas with my son. This is a solid recipe that has stood the test of time.

Walnut Fudge

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This vintage walnut fudge recipe started with my Aunt Chris. This fudge is simple to make and a recipe that we look forward to gifting every Christmas.

More Tried And True Recipes For Christmas Cookie Treat Boxes

The recipes above are the ones that we make every single year without fail. But when I have time, I often like to include something different in my Christmas treat boxes every year. The recipes below are tried and true ideas for mixing up your holiday cookie trays to give you more options to choose from.

White Chocolate Potato Chip Cookies by Lintukoto Homestead

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These white chocolate potato chip cookies are a super fun option for a unique cookie exchange this Christmas.

Vintage Pumpkin Cookies by Lintukoto Homestead

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I found this vintage pumpkin cookie recipe in my grandmother’s recipe box. We included these in our holiday line up this year and they were so soft and tender with the subtle flavor of pumpkin spice.

Blackstrap Molasses Oatmeal Cookies by Barefoot and Aproned

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These blackstrap molasses oatmeal cookies are thick, chewy, and the perfect treat for gift giving.

Old-Fashioned Natchez Cookies by My Colorado Kitchen

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These old fashioned natchez cookies are a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for holidays

Salted Peppermint Bark by Our Manor On Main

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Whether you’re putting together a dessert board, making edible gifts for friends, or just craving something sweet while you sip hot cocoa, this salted peppermint bark is one of those simple little joys that makes the season feel special.

Old Fashioned Ginger Snaps by Kowalski Mountain

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These old fashioned ginger snaps are a tried and true recipe provided by Kowalski Mountain.

Pecan Pie Bars by A Hint Of Homestead

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Pecan pie bars are a favorite Christmas dessert. They’re the best of the classic pecan pie mixed with an easy-to-grab treat.

Cake Mix Christmas Cookies by Fox Farm Home

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This cake mix M&M Christmas cookie recipe uses simple ingredients, is easy to make and they are delicious! 

Homemade Bacon Brittle by Dani’s Midlife Homestead

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Homemade bacon brittle—a unique fusion of salty and sweet that’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Linzer Cookies By Food For Life Garden

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Linzer cookies are delicious sandwich cookies that you’ll want to make over and over again.

German Butter Spice Cookies by Our Gabled Home

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No Christmas season would be complete without German spice cookies, Spekulatius Kekse. They are delicately carved, spice-forward cookies that make your home smell like the holidays.

Old Fashioned Kettle Corn by Ginger Homemaking

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For a unique take on your holiday treat boxes, try this old fashioned kettle corn.

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies by This Purely Joyful Life

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If you are like us and have a few gluten free folks on your holiday gift list this year, definitely make up a batch of these gluten free gingerbread cookies.

Pumpkin Bread Loaves by Lintukoto Homestead

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My mom used to make loaves of this pumpkin bread to give to the neighbors on Christmas Eve. Make a loaf as a stand alone gift or bake them in mini loaf pans to include on your treat tray.

How To Gift Christmas Cookies And Treats

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There are so many good options for packaging your Christmas cookies and candy. These cardboard treat boxes are an affordable option for gifting.

For something a little more durable and less disposable, check out these adorable Christmas tins for cookies and candy.

For parties and large gatherings, like taking a large tray to coworkers, I like to use a large rubbermaid container. Set some treat bags beside your larger container so guests can mix and match their favorite cookies to take home.

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What did you include in your Christmas cookie tray this year? Let me know in the comments below!

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  1. This is an awesome collection of cookie recipes! I’ve bookmarked it for reference. Hope to try a few this Christmas season! ??

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