Cookie swaps are a great way to get a variety of cookies over the holidays without baking them all yourself! It’s also a fun reason to get together with friends and discover new recipe favorites to add to your holiday cookie collection. We’ve put together 25 of the yummiest cookie swap recipes, perfect for your next cookie swap. Check them out in the slideshow below.
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25 of the Yummiest Cookie Swap Cookie Recipes
Spiced Cider Meltaways
Spiced Cider Meltaways from Momtastic ~ Perfect for a cookie swap, or to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve!
Ginger Maple Crisps
Ginger Maple Crisps Recipe from Momtastic ~ These delicious cookies are made with whole grain flour, warm spices, and maple syrup. Yum!
Gingerbread Man Cookies
Gingerbread Man Cookies from Cincy Shopper ~ Gingerbread cookies are always so adorable! Who wouldn't love them?
Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies from Momtastic ~ Fruit and chocolate, do we need to say more?
Christmas Snowball Cookies
Christmas Snowball Cookies from The Rebel Chick ~ You should definitely add this cookie recipe to your holiday collection. They'd be perfect for a holiday tea party!
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies from Momtastic ~ Peanut butter cookies are another classic crowd pleaser around the holiday season.
M&M Cookies
M&M Cookie Recipe from Cincy Shopper ~ Take these to your holiday cookie swap and everyone will be begging for the recipe!
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies from Momtastic ~ A super easy classic cookie favorite everywhere! You can't go wrong with peanut butter blossom cookies!
Eggnog Florentines
Eggnog Florentines from Smitten Kitchen ~ A thin crispy, buttery cookie, loaded with holiday flavor that's sure to be a hit with eggnog fans everywhere.
Mexican Cinnamon Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Mexican Cinnamon Chocolate Chunk Cookies from Momtastic ~ A fun Latin twist on an old holiday classic.
Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies ~ A holiday classic that's easier to make than you might think!
Homemade Oreos
Homemade Oreos from Smitten Kitchen ~ They had us at Oreos! These cookies would definitely be a cookie swap hit!
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip from Momtastic ~ Don't forget about friends and family who have to be gluten free when you're planning your holiday cookies.
Snowflake Cookies
Snowflake Cookies from a Helicopter Mom ~ Did you ever wonder how people made those perfect snowflake cookies? Check out this tutorial and you can make them for your cookie swap!
Christmas Tree Cookies
Christmas Tree Cookies from Momtastic ~ A great tutorial for easily decorating Christmas tree cookies your friends will adore.
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies from Kid's Fun Review ~ These peppermint cookies are easy to make, but they look and taste fabulous!
Decorated Christmas Cookies
Decorated Christmas Cookies from A Helicopter Mom ~ Check out this tutorial to make cookies anyone would love to receive as a gift.
Ultimate Grasshopper Cookies
Ultimate Grasshopper Cookies from Your Cup of Cake ~ Mint and chocolate, need we say more?
Turtle Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookies
Turtle Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookies from Martha White via Momtastic ~ These rich and gooey cookies are sure to please the whole party
Apricot Coconut Cookies
Apricot Coconut Cookies from Tammilee Tips ~ The perfect combination of fruity flavors equals one seriously good cookie for a cookie swap!
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookie
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe from Kid's Fun Review ~ These cinnamon cookies are a holiday classic everywhere!
Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry Shortbread Cookies from Momtastic ~ Shortbread is a cookie staple, add in dried cranberries and a pinch of cinnamon and these cookies are perfect for the holiday season!
Molasses Crinkles
Molasses Crinkles from The Kitchen Is My Playground ~ Who needs gingersnaps when they can have these homemade goodies?
Spice Mexican Wedding Cookies
Spice Mexican Wedding Cookies from Momtastic ~ These cookies are sure to bring on the Christmas cheer wherever you bring them!
Double Chocolate Treasures
Double Chocolate Treasures from About a Mom ~ Because you can never have too much chocolate!