15 Big Batch Christmas Cookies for Cookie Exchanges, Gifting and Nibbling

Published 10/17/2023

It’s time to get elfish in your own cookie-making workshop! These scrumptiously-clever big batch Christmas cookie recipes make at least 4 dozen or more cookies, so you’ll have enough to share at a cookie exchange, give as gifts and keep your cookie jar or cookie tray filled throughout the festive season.

Gingerbread Cutouts (Cookie Exchange Quantity)
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 138 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 2 hr 15 min
Total time: 4 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 14
Servings: 108
“Can we eat them yet?” is the first question you’ll hear every time you bake these spicy gingerbread cookies.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 413 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 hr 40 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 50
Chewy chocolate crinkle cookies are the ideal addition to your holiday repertoire. They’re so good—and so easy to make—that you might just find yourself baking a batch any time of year.

The “crinkle” in the recipe’s name comes from the distinctive crackled top. As the cookies bake, the powdered sugar coating spreads and cracks into little nooks and crannies, with a delicate dusting of sugar creating a delicious network of sweet flakes, making them not just delicious, but beautiful too.

These cookies are from our collection of the perfect Christmas cookie recipes. You can make them even more festive with a simple twist like chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies. Their almost snowy surface makes them a delightful decoration all on their own. But since they have such a chewy brownie-like interior, these easy chocolate crinkle cookies are a welcome guest anywhere sweet sides are served.
Peanut Butter Blossoms (Cookie Exchange Quantity)
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 187 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 1 hr 25 min
Total time: 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 84
Whether you need the “just right” choice for the annual holiday cookie exchange, or whether you’d like to make a special dressed-up version of the classic peanut butter cookie, you'll find that adding sweet chocolate kisses to this salty cookie goodness creates peanut blossom cookies, a match made in baking heaven.
Double-Chocolate and Caramel Bars (Cookie Exchange Quantity)
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 97 reviews.
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 hr 5 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 72
Indulge in rich bars that combine favorite caramel and chocolate flavors.
Best-Ever Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
3.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 38 reviews.
Prep time: 1 hr 30 min
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Ingredients: 13
Servings: 90
While the crisp, classic gingerbread cookie is inarguably delish, there’s just something about one that is pillowy soft. This gingerbread cookie recipe has the perfect combination of sweetness and spice with a chewy crumb that melts in your mouth. It’s absolutely irresistible. And speaking of irresistible, we guarantee that the aroma coming from your kitchen as you bake will make it the #1 gathering place in the entire house. While that scent (and those flavors) are especially welcome when temperatures outside start to dip, these tender cookies are welcome at any time of year.
Christmas Snickerdoodles (Cookie Exchange Quantity)
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 168 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 1 hr 20 min
Total time: 1 hr 50 min
Ingredients: 11
Servings: 72
Red and green sugars dress up a best-loved cookie for the holidays.
Raspberry-Chocolate Chip Meringues
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 5 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 9
Servings: 60
With their airy texture, pretty pink color and sweet-tangy flavor, these chocolate-dipped and raspberry-dusted meringues are true showstoppers! But don’t let their impressive look intimidate you. All you really need to make this recipe is a hand mixer and these easy-to-follow directions from the Betty Crocker™ Test Kitchens. Once you get down to it, we think you’ll find that transforming a bowl full of wet ingredients into cumulus-grade fluff is a delightful way to play mad scientist—with an absolutely delicious payoff!
Gumdrop Cookies
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 17 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 2 hr 10 min
Ingredients: 10
Servings: 60
Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops—so you know they’ll be perfect every time.
Italian Christmas Cookies
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 141 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 2 hr 45 min
Ingredients: 13
Servings: 54
When the standard sugar cookie just won’t do, these Italian Christmas Cookies are sure to surprise everyone with their smooth texture and bright — just a little tart, not-too-sweet — flavor. Made with zesty lemon and creamy ricotta, these cookies are ones you won’t want to skip. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these easy Italian Christmas Cookies that are sure to become a new holiday favorite.
Easy Pecan Shortbread Cookies
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.
Prep time: 1 hr 20 min
Total time: 2 hr 20 min
Ingredients: 5
Servings: 84
Today is the day to step away from store-bought versions and step up with the know-how to make pecan shortbread cookies from your own kitchen! Full of buttery flavor and toasted pecans, these butter pecan shortbread cookies are a family-favorite recipe that’s hard to resist. Pair these pecan sandies with an afternoon cup of coffee or add them to a holiday cookie tray next to an array of classic treats. This recipe makes about 84 cookies so freeze them for later or share them with friends. Now, the next time you’re craving pecan shortbread cookies you can head to your own kitchen, instead of the store.
Classic Spritz Cookies
3.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 171 reviews.
Kitchen Tested
Prep time: 1 hr 5 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients: 8
Servings: 72
If you’re looking for a new favorite Christmas cookie, we’ve got you covered with this Classic Spritz Cookies recipe.
The word “spritz” comes from the German word spritzen which means “to squirt.” This refers to squirting or pushing the buttery cookie dough through a cookie press. Cookie presses typically comes with several different metal plates, which means it’s ultra-easy to create many different designs with one easy to prepare cookie dough. This makes our recipe the perfect choice for anyone who wants to add more variety to their Christmas cookie trays.
One of the many reasons spritz cookies have become a Christmas staple is how easy it is for kids to join in on the fun. Your little elves can create an array of shapes from Christmas trees, to festive snowflakes, or even bells with an easy-to-use cookie press. These cookies are so much fun to make that your family will be requesting them every holiday season.

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