Discover the delightful world of German Christmas Cookie Recipes, where scrumptious treats meet holiday magic. 43 Christmas German Cookies you need to try.

Discover the delightful world of German Christmas cookie recipes. 43 traditional Christmas German Cookies you will love. From butter cookies to German Gingerbread cookies, this is the best holiday round up. #christmasonadime #germanchristmascookies #christmascookies
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These mouthwatering German Cookies Christmas recipes will transport you to a winter wonderland of flavors. Combine simple ingredient in a large bowl and bake in the oven. These cookies are easy to make and make the best dessert recipe. Let the baking adventure begin.

Easy German Cookies

These German Christmas cookie recipes are a delightful way to add a touch of German tradition to your holiday season. From spritz cookies spritzgebäck and anise flavored vanilla sugar cookies to jam filled treats, these recipes will impress.

Whether you’re baking or heading to a Christmas market with mulled wine, these Christmas cookies German recipes are the best. So grab your apron, sprinkle some powdered sugar, and let the festive cookie recipes begin.

1. German Cinnamon Stars

Indulge in the charm of Zimtsterne, delicate German Cinnamon Stars that will dance on your palate. The flavor of ground cinnamon makes these cookies standout. You can also make these cookies into different shapes.

German Cinnamon Stars
With this authentic German cookie recipe, you can make them in your own kitchen, wherever you live.
German Cinnamon Stars

2. German Vanilla Crescent Cookies

With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and heavenly flavor, This is the perfect make-ahead treat.

German Vanilla Crescent Cookies
Vanillekipferl (German Vanilla Crescent Cookies) are traditional German Christmas Cookies made with ground nuts and dusted with vanilla sugar!
German Vanilla Crescent Cookies

3. German Spritz Cookies

Step into a world of holiday nostalgia with German Spritz Cookies. Combine the ingredients easily with a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for the best cookies.

German Spritz Cookies
Light, buttery, and dipped in chocolate, you can make these spritz cookies in any shape you like.
German Spritz Cookies

4. Thumbprint Cookies

Get ready to indulge in a burst of flavor with these delightful Thumbprint Cookies using apricot jam.

Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are super easy to make and light and delicious.
Thumbprint Cookies

5. Authentic German Lebkuchen

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Authentic German Lebkuchen, where centuries-old tradition meet spice.

Authentic German Lebkuchen
Dating back to the 14th century in Nuremberg, Germany, Elisenlebkuchen have stood the test of time as one of Germany’s most popular and beloved of all Christmas treats!
Authentic German Lebkuchen

6. Pfeffernüsse Cookies

Feel the holiday spirit with Pfeffernüsse Cookies, a cherished tradition straight from Germany’s heart.

Pfeffernüsse Cookies
Made with molasses, anise, pepper and seasonal spices, these chewy cookies are coated in confectioners’ sugar.
Pfeffernüsse Cookies

7. Springerle Cookies

Experience the joy of baking and savor the taste of these stunning traditional German Christmas treasures.

Springerle Cookies
Once baked, these beautiful cookies will resemble works of art, and have a cake-like texture and buttery anise flavor.
Springerle Cookies

8. German Hazelnut Macaroons

These delightful Christmas cookies combine the simplicity of egg whites, ground hazelnuts, cinnamon, and sugar.

Haselnussmakronen
Chewy and sweet, these German cookies are made with only egg whites, ground hazelnuts, cinnamon, and sugar.
Haselnussmakronen

9. Stollen Bites

Experience the joy of German Christmas Stollen in bite-sized perfection with these delightful Stollen Bites.

Stollen Balls
Stollen bites have all the flavors of a classic German Christmas Stollen, with dried fruit, nuts, a touch of rum and rolled in powdered sugar, but in individual cookie form!
Stollen Balls

10. German Nut Corners

Prepare for a flavor-packed adventure with Nussecken, the tantalizing German Nut Corners.

German Nut Corners
These bars are crunchy, chewy, nutty, sweet, fruity, buttery and chocolatey.
German Nut Corners

11. Bethmännchen Marzipan Cookies

Discover the iconic allure of Bethmännchen Marzipan Cookies, the crown jewel of German Christmas treats.

Bethmännchen Marzipan Cookies
This traditional recipe for Bethmännchen marzipan cookies is one of the most famous German Christmas cookies.
Bethmännchen Marzipan Cookies

12. Spitzbuben

These delectable treats feature a delightful blend of buttery short pastry and tangy redcurrant jelly.

Spitzbuben
Spitzbuben are one of the most beautiful traditional German Christmas cookies.
Spitzbuben

13. Almond Horns

Indulge in the magic of the holiday season with these delights that are sure to leave you craving more.

Almond Horns
A sweet treat that Germans like to grab at the bakery, is Almond Crescents or Almond Horns.
Almond Horns

14. German Coconut Macaroons

This recipe brings together the best of coconut macaroons and meringue cookies.

German Coconut Macaroons
Soft and chewy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside with a light and airy texture
German Coconut Macaroons

15. German Brown Butter Shortbread Cookies

With each bite, you’ll experience the delightfully soft and melt-in-your-mouth sensation.

German Shortbread Cookies
"Heidesand" cookies are traditional German brown butter Shortbread cookies.
German Shortbread Cookies

16. German Christmas Cardamom Cookies

Indulge in the magic of Christmas with each bite of these fragrant and enticing cookies.

German Cardamom Cookies
These German Christmas Cardamom Cookies recipe creates a delicate biscuit with a warm and comforting flavor, especially made and eaten during the winter months.
German Cardamom Cookies

17. German Cinnamon Star Cookies

Let these German Cinnamon Star Cookies transport you to a winter wonderland of deliciousness.

German Cinnamon Cinnamon Star Cookies
Cinnamon and almonds taste great together and are traditional ingredients in German Adventskekse.
German Cinnamon Cinnamon Star Cookies

18. Spekulatius

These buttery shortbread delights are infused with a magical blend of cardamom, cloves, and other warming spices.

Spekulatius
These buttery shortbread cookies are gently spiced with a mix of cardamom, cloves, and other warm spices.
Spekulatius

19. Toasted Hazelnut Meringue Cookies

Elevate your holiday sweets platter with these small and super easy Toasted Hazelnut Meringue Cookies.

Toasted Hazelnut Meringue Cookies
These small and super easy Christmas cookies are the perfect addition to any sweets platter or treat bag for the holiday season.
Toasted Hazelnut Meringue Cookies

Indulge in layers of lusciousness, with every bite delivering a symphony of textures and flavors.

No Bake German Chocolate Cookie Cake
This no bake cake is very quickly assembled and is a delicious treat on hot summer days as it is served right out of the fridge.
No Bake German Chocolate Cookie Cake

21. German Potato Cookies

These delightful treats blend the unexpected flavors of potatoes and sweetness into a Classic German cookie sensation separated with parchment paper.

German Potato Cookies
These incredibly soft, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth eggless German potato cookies infused with pandan or ube flavor only need 7 ingredients to make.
German Potato Cookies

22. German Oatmeal Cookies

Embrace the joy of effortless baking and treat yourself to these scrumptious baked Christmas German Oatmeal Cookies this holiday season. 

German Oatmeal Cookies
Made from a handful of simple ingredients and nothing fancy, these oatmeal cookies are perfect to whip together to enjoy on your own or as a holiday cookie for the dessert platter!
German Oatmeal Cookies

23. Angel Cookies

Experience the magic of the season with every delightful bite of these enchanting Angel Cookies.

Angel Cookies
I really think these are called Angel Cookies because they taste like pure heaven when you bite into them.
Angel Cookies

Embrace the indulgence and let these treats steal the spotlight on your holiday dessert table.

German Chocolate Cookie Bars
This semi-homemade German Chocolate Cookie Bar recipe is a breeze to make!
German Chocolate Cookie Bars

25. German Coconut Cookies With Jam

Let these cookies transport you to a realm of pure delight, perfect for the holiday season.

German Coconut Cookies with Jame
These German Coconut Cookies with Jam are a traditional German holiday cookie recipe that is like a Coconut Macaroon and a Jam Filled Cookie in one.
German Coconut Cookies with Jame

26. Almond Paste Cookies

Indulge in the perfect holiday cookie that’s gluten free but full of flavor.

Almond Paste Cookies
Almond Paste Cookies are sweet and chewy, made with almond paste and gluten free flour, topped with sliced almonds.
Almond Paste Cookies

27. Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

Let these insanely delicious Macaroons transport you to a land of pure chocolatey bliss this holiday season.

Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Nothing pairs better with coconut macaroons than dark chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

28. Walnut Snowball Cookies

These delightful treats are a year-round delight, but they truly shine during the holiday season.

Walnut Snowball Cookies
They’re a rich, buttery, vanilla shortbread loaded with toasted walnuts, and rolled in icing (powdered) sugar for a melt in the mouth texture. 
Walnut Snowball Cookies

29. Hazelnut Taler Cookies

These mouth-watering biscuits are a year-round sensation, not just reserved for Christmas.

Hazelnut Taler Cookies
Hazelnut Taler Cookies are a delicious biscuit in Germany, not only at Christmas Time, filled with a homemade hazelnut chocolate nougat.
Hazelnut Taler Cookies

30. Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies

With their intricate designs and luscious glaze, these cookies are the epitome of holiday charm.

Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies
They’re soft, perfectly spiced, and lightly glazed to bring out their beautiful patterns ~ this could be your knockout cookie for the season!
Soft Glazed Gingerbread Cookies

31. German Almond Icebox Cookies

These soft Christmas delights offer a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of cinnamon.

German Almond Icebox Cookies
Everyone loves them because they are soft, aren’t too sweet, and go perfectly with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of milk.
German Almond Icebox Cookies

32. Old German Honey Cookies

Share the love and treat your loved ones to the charm of Old German Honey Cookies this holiday season.

Old German Honey Cookies
These Old German Honey Cookies are a family favorite!
Old German Honey Cookies

33. German Sugar Twist Cookies

Prepare to be twisted by the enchanting German Sugar Twist Cookies.

German Sugar Twist Cookies
Many people brought the recipe with them when they came to the United States of America and it has been passed down from mother to daughter through the years.
German Sugar Twist Cookies

34. Bacon Cookies

These extraordinary Bacon Cookies are a culinary adventure, combining the trio of caramel, sea salt, and dark chocolate.

Bacon Cookies
These “Marry Me” cookies are loaded with caramel, sea salt, dark chocolate and bacon and no one in their right mind will let you out of their sight once they’ve tasted them
Bacon Cookies

35. German Gingerbread Cookies

Let the magic of this German recipe fill your home and create lasting memories with German gingerbread.

German Cutout Christmas Cookies
These simple German Cutout Christmas Cookies are a must bake during Christmas time.
German Cutout Christmas Cookies

36. Marzipankartoffeln

Whether you savor them as a festive treat or share them, this traditional German cookie is guaranteed to satisfy.

Marzipankartoffeln
These potato-shaped balls are a popular German Christmas treat and are so delicious.
Marzipankartoffeln

These indulgent delights are guaranteed to impress and bring joy to your taste buds.

German Chocolate Cookie Cups
German Chocolate Cookie Cups are easy, delicious cookie cupcakes with a chocolate cookie crust with a coconut pecan filling with chocolate chips  that makes a wonderful dessert.
German Chocolate Cookie Cups

38. German Ginger Cookies

These German Ginger Cookies are not only easy to make but also truly delicious.

German Ginger Cookies
A traditional German recipe, they're easy and truly delicious.
German Ginger Cookies

39. German Chocolate Cake Cookies

Each bite is a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, luscious coconut, and cookie goodness. If you like German Chocolate cake, you will enjoy these cookies.

German Chocolate Cake Cookies
If you like German chocolate cake, you will absolutely love these German chocolate cake cookies because their taste is reminiscent of the famous coconut and chocolate cake popular during the holidays.
German Chocolate Cake Cookies

A Christmas dessert favorite, these cookies are the epitome of holiday indulgence.

Snickerdoodle Cookies
Each bite is the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar for a recipe everyone will love.
Snickerdoodle Cookies

41. Mountain Goat Cookies

Get ready to conquer your cookie cravings this Christmas in the most delightful way possible.

Mountain Goat Cookies
These spicy cookies are not overly sweet, crispy on the outside with a tender interior, and come together in a jiffy.
Mountain Goat Cookies

42. Healthy Gingersnap Cookies

Packed with wholesome goodness and bursting with aromatic spices, these Healthy Gingersnap Cookies are a holiday treat.

Healthy Gingersnap Cookies
Healthy Gingersnap Cookies are made with a handful of pantry staples, warming spices, and no chilling time! 
Healthy Gingersnap Cookies

43. Vegan Ginger Cookies

With a perfect balance of crispiness and chewiness, these cookies will transport you to ginger paradise.

Vegan Ginger Cookies
Try these crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside vegan ginger cookies to satisfy all your cravings!
Vegan Ginger Cookies

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