Tasty holiday cookie recipes everyone will eat up, from shortbread to candy cane thumbprints to eggnog sugar cookies.

Christmas cookies are among the most enjoyed treats of the holiday season. With so many choices and varieties, though – not to mention food allergies, special diets and other sensitivities – it can be hard to know what kind to make for a Christmas cookie exchange party.

These easy Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for your holiday baking this year. There are gingerbread, peppermint, and more holiday favorite flavors!

Cream together butter and sugar. Blend in egg and half the dry ingredients. Mix well. Add orange juice and remaining dry ingredients. Stir in pecans. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees F for 9 to 12 minutes. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar. Yield: 3 dozen.

Bring the magic of the holidays to your kitchen this year with our easy Christmas cookie recipes that take no more than 25 minutes of prep work.