Lauren Dailey has been baking and selling custom sugar cookies for eight years now. She learned when she was young, while helping her grandmothers and mom in the kitchen. What once used to just be a fun hobby all those years ago,

The most popular Christmas cookies of 2024 are a mix of classic and festive varieties, according to Google Trends data. Why it matters: Baking or buying Christmas cookies is a longstanding holiday tradition for many families with some also leaving a plate for Santa.

Here are the 10 best Christmas cookie recipes, according to the Deseret News staff. Merry Christmas and happy baking!