Pop on some Mariah Carey, pre-heat the oven and get baking these delicious Christmas treats. Perfect for sharing, for gifts or just getting in the Christmas spirit.
![How to make tiny [gluten-free gingerbread houses](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/gluten-free-mini-gingerbread-houses-32166|target="_blank"), the easy way.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AwwFood/2020/12/21/32166/HL1014L20-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
How to make tiny gluten-free gingerbread houses, the easy way.
![**[Christmas snowball cookies recipe](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-snowball-cookies-23345|target="_blank")**
Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don't throw them.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/28/AustralianWomensWeeklyBR119628/snowballs.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Christmas snowball cookies recipe Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don't throw them.
![**[Christmas pinwheel sugar cookies](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-pinwheel-biscuits-1763|target="_blank")**
These adorable red and green swirled biscuits make the ultimate edible Christmas treat. Just watch your loved ones' faces light up as you hand them a parcel of these little pinwheels - pure joy.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2016/11/07/32785/WW1612_Food-baking_C14F3112-Candye-pinwheels-018.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Christmas pinwheel sugar cookies These adorable red and green swirled biscuits make the ultimate edible Christmas treat. Just watch your loved ones' faces light up as you hand them a parcel of these little pinwheels - pure joy.
![**[Traditional shortbread wheels](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/traditional-shortbread-wheels-27261|target="_blank")**
Buttery and crumbly and oh-so sweet, traditional shortbread wheels are a Christmas staple. Why not wrap some in cellophane for a simply tasty gift?](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/28/WomansDayBR111782/traditional-shortbread-wheels.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Traditional shortbread wheels Buttery and crumbly and oh-so sweet, traditional shortbread wheels are a Christmas staple. Why not wrap some in cellophane for a simply tasty gift?
![**[Chocolate shortbread](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/chocolate-shortbread-23857|target="_blank")**
Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/28/AustralianWomensWeeklyBR116475/chocolate-shortbread.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Chocolate shortbread Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.
![**[Spiced star biscuits](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/spiced-star-biscuits-28344|target="_blank"|rel="nofollow")**
These beautiful star-shaped biscuits are perfect for Christmas gifts or children's parties. Golden, crumbly and spiced to perfection, they are beautiful topped with a smooth icing and enjoyed with a pot of tea.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/28/GoodFoodBR119664/spiced-star-biscuits.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Spiced star biscuits These beautiful star-shaped biscuits are perfect for Christmas gifts or children's parties. Golden, crumbly and spiced to perfection, they are beautiful topped with a smooth icing and enjoyed with a pot of tea.
![**[Jigsaw puzzle christmas tree](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/jigsaw-puzzle-christmas-tree-14835|target="_blank")**
Package jumbled pieces of these delectable Christmas biscuits in a bag or box with a note to tell the recipient they need to solve the puzzle before they can eat it!](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/0558a403cac4428d939e66c8bc124c51/jigsaw-puzzle-christmas-tree.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Jigsaw puzzle christmas tree Package jumbled pieces of these delectable Christmas biscuits in a bag or box with a note to tell the recipient they need to solve the puzzle before they can eat it!
![**[Christmas angel biscuits](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-angel-biscuits-14923|target="_blank")**
You could use any Christmas cookie cutter to make these biscuits, but angels and snowflakes work the best.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/19/084f945163924a7486b253ef908a9c7c/christmas-angels.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Christmas angel biscuits You could use any Christmas cookie cutter to make these biscuits, but angels and snowflakes work the best.
![**[Christmas tree shortbreads](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/christmas-tree-shortbreads-23949|target="_blank")**
Get the kids involved in making these Christmas tree shortbreads. Those who can't yet manage the cutting out will still have lots of (possibly very messy) fun decorating them.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/05/14/14996/f3a863c8-a35e-4716-aea9-f38e2da4d491-01.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Christmas tree shortbreads Get the kids involved in making these Christmas tree shortbreads. Those who can't yet manage the cutting out will still have lots of (possibly very messy) fun decorating them.
![[**Spiced Christmas biscuits**](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/spiced-christmas-biscuits-28210|target="_blank")
Ginger, cloves and mixed spice meet sticky jam and icing.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/28/AustralianWomensWeeklyBR119660/spiced-christmas-biscuits.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Spiced Christmas biscuits Ginger, cloves and mixed spice meet sticky jam and icing.
![[**Reindeer and gingerbread men Christmas cookies**](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/reindeer-christmas-cookies-29618|target="_blank")
These adorable reindeer and gingerbread men cookies are perfect to give as gifts at Christmas time, or to serve alongside dessert after your lunchtime spread for a cheeky sweet treat.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/12/07/31153/cooookies.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Reindeer and gingerbread men Christmas cookies These adorable reindeer and gingerbread men cookies are perfect to give as gifts at Christmas time, or to serve alongside dessert after your lunchtime spread for a cheeky sweet treat.
![**[Easy Christmas cookies](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/easy-christmas-cookies-26346|target="_blank")**
For all the Christmas spirit without the effort, these easy cookies are a treat – just decorate and go!](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2014/11/27/RecipesBR103740/easy-christmas-cookies.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Easy Christmas cookies For all the Christmas spirit without the effort, these easy cookies are a treat – just decorate and go!
![**[Giant Santa Claus Christmas cookies](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/giant-santa-claus-christmas-cookies-recipe-3572|target="_blank")**
Our Santa Claus Christmas cookies recipe is an adorable homemade Christmas food gift or delightful treat for your Christmas Day dessert spread.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/food/2015/03/18/d674506fa5dc431c95748a3c68f5ddb3/giant-father-christmas-cookies.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Giant Santa Claus Christmas cookies Our Santa Claus Christmas cookies recipe is an adorable homemade Christmas food gift or delightful treat for your Christmas Day dessert spread.
![**[Decorated christmas cookies](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/decorated-christmas-cookies-11515|target="_blank")**
These simple decorated Christmas cookies are the perfect way to get little ones involved with Christmas dinner, and also make an ideal edible Christmas gift.](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/AWW/2013/09/18/19016/star-main.jpg?width=922&height=768&mode=crop&anchor=topcenter&quality=75?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
Decorated christmas cookies These simple decorated Christmas cookies are the perfect way to get little ones involved with Christmas dinner, and also make an ideal edible Christmas gift.
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