Looking to spice up your usual Christmas cookie repertoire? Why not try some international recipes this year! From German Lebkuchen to Italian Panettone Biscotti, these unique and delicious cookie recipes will take your taste buds on a festive journey around the world. So, make sure to add them to your baking list!

Vanillekipferln

Want to save this post?

Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox.

Save Recipe

Email

SAVE THIS!

Vanillekipferln are crescent-shaped cookies featuring ground almonds, vanilla and a generous dusting of powdered sugar. They are delicate and buttery with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Get the Recipe

German Spritz Cookies

These classic spritz cookies are buttery and soft. In no time, you’ll have amazing Christmas cookies that everyone loves.

Get the Recipe

Italian Butter Cookies

Delicate and buttery Italian Butter Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth amazing, and simple to make with this easy and authentic recipe.

Get the Recipe

Get Even More Christmas Christmas Cookie Recipes

Can’t get enough Christmas cookies? Be sure to check out these popular Christmas Cookie recipes!

Get all the Recipes

Italian S Cookies

These Italian “S” shaped cookies are all dressed up for the holidays with a drizzle of white chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios!

Get the Recipe

German Spice Cookies

German Spice Cookie Recipe is perfectly sweetened with brown sugar and molasses. Also called Pfeffernusse, this cookie recipe has all of the wonderful Christmas spices and scents that taste like the holiday season.

Get the Recipe

Pfeffernusse cookies

Pfeffernusse cookies are a traditional Christmas cookie in Germany. Made with molasses, anise, pepper and seasonal spices, these chewy cookies are coated in confectioners’ sugar.

Get the Recipe

Melomakarona (Greek Christmas Honey Cookies)

Imagine a cross between baklava and an ooey, gooey pecan pie and you’ve got these. They’re Greece’s best known Christmas cookie, and so perfect for giving as gifts to your neighbours and friends wherever you are!

Get the Recipe

Kolackzi Cookies

Kolaczki Cookies are a classic Polish cookie perfect for Christmas. Not only are they tender and flaky, they pack beautifully in tins for gifts!

Get the Recipe

Zimtsterne

These German cinnamon star cookies will be an annual favorite. They make great cookies for swaps and care-packages, too.

Get the Recipe