The holiday season isn't complete without a tin full of Christmas cookies. Whether you're hosting a cookie exchange, filling stockings, or just treating yourself, the right cookies make the season feel magical. Here are some of our favourite Christmas cookie ideas — and how to get them from 23sweets if you'd rather skip the baking.
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is a Canadian Christmas staple. Cut into stars, trees, or snowflakes and dusted with coloured sugar, they're as beautiful as they are delicious. The key is real butter and a light hand — overworking the dough makes them tough.
Decorated Sugar Cookies
Royal icing-decorated sugar cookies are the showstoppers of any cookie platter. From Santa faces to intricate snowflakes, the detail work takes patience but the results are stunning. These are perfect for gifting, cookie boxes, and holiday parties.
Gingerbread Cookies
Warm spices, a hint of molasses, and a satisfying snap — gingerbread cookies are a holiday must. Gingerbread people, houses, and ornament shapes are all crowd-pleasers. Decorate with royal icing for a classic look or dip in white chocolate for something a little different.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, crinkle cookies crack open to reveal a fudgy chocolate centre. They look festive without any extra decorating effort — perfect for busy holiday bakers.
Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes)
These walnut-studded, powdered sugar-coated balls are a holiday tradition in many families. They're delicate, nutty, and practically melt on your tongue. Roll them in powdered sugar twice — once warm, once cooled — for the best coating.
Order Your Christmas Cookies from 23sweets
Not enough time to bake? We've got you covered. Our Christmas Cookies collection features beautifully crafted holiday treats made fresh in our kitchen. Perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or keeping all to yourself (we won't judge).
Orders fill up fast during the holiday season — we recommend ordering early to guarantee availability. Contact us to place your order or ask about custom holiday cookie boxes.
Tips for Storing Christmas Cookies
Most decorated cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Layer them between sheets of parchment paper to protect the icing. For longer storage, most undecorated cookies freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
Whatever your holiday cookie tradition, we hope your season is sweet. Browse our Christmas Cookies and place your order early — the holidays come faster than you think!