42 Christmas Cookies & Bars From Around The World- America is baking cookies for the holidays. To honor the tradition, I decided to put together a collection of cookie recipes from all over the world.
![Christmas Cookies Bars From Around The World 1 Christmas Cookies Bars From Around The World - featured picture for Pinterest](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-Cookies-Bars-From-Around-The-World-1.jpg)
This is an awesome collection of cookies, and I hope you will find in this article something to bake, even if you are not necessarily familiar with it.
After all, each one of us has roots somewhere outside of this amazing country. Most of us kept or brought recipes that connected us with our childhoods, family, and friends.
We keep making these recipes year after year because of tradition and because of who we are from an ethnic perspective. Familiar spices, tastes, and rituals make our lives feel safer and more comfortable.
While I was writing this article, I noticed that many recipes for rugelach cookies are out there. This recipe has many variations, and it seems to come from all over Europe.
Eastern Europe is the champion of making it. Hungarians might claim the recipe as theirs, but everyone else makes a version of it.
I tried to keep all of them in this post because each country makes them differently. You should try one or two versions and see how they are.
So, my friends, here is my collection! Happy baking!
More recipes to enjoy
AUSTRIA:
![vanilla kipferl social](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/vanilla-kipferl-social.jpg)
CZECH REPUBLIK:
![Molasses Cookies {Moravian Cookies}](https://whatagirleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Horizontal-Cookie-Stack.jpg)
![Czech Bars with Jam and Walnuts33](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Czech-Bars-with-Jam-and-Walnuts33.jpg)
DENMARK:
![Brunkager Danish Christmas cookies photo](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Brunkager-Danish-Christmas-cookies-photo.jpg)
![Fedtebrod with rum glaze 25 lr](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Fedtebrod-with-rum-glaze-25-lr.jpg)
![Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)](https://adamantkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Danish-Butter-Cookies-2.jpg)
![DSCF4183edited1](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DSCF4183edited1.jpg)
The dough is rolled into balls, baked, then coated in powdered sugar.”
![Finsk Brod Almond Biscuits 039](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Finsk-Brod-Almond-Biscuits-039.jpg)
Germany:
![German Spice Lebkuchen Cookies](https://temeculablogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/lebkuchen.jpg)
![IMG_4168](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_4168.jpg)
GREAT BRITAIN:
![Classic Scottish Shortbread Cookies](https://whatagirleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Shortbread-fingers-on-plate.jpg)
![Earl Grey Ganache Chocolate Cookies- close up0](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Earl-Grey-Ganache-Chocolate-Cookies-close-up0.jpg)
GREECE:
![Greek Christmas Honey Cookies (Melomakarona)](https://scrummylane.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/melomakarona9.jpg)
![meyer lemon greek butter cookies kourabiedes1 flavorthemoments.com_.jpgfit6002c762ssl1](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/meyer-lemon-greek-butter-cookies-kourabiedes1-flavorthemoments.com_.jpgfit6002c762ssl1.jpg)
HOLLAND(NETHERLANDS):
![FB kerstkransjes recipe dutch christmas cookies](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FB-kerstkransjes-recipe-dutch-christmas-cookies.png)
HUNGARY:
![Hungarian Christmas Cookies Recipe](https://www.annsentitledlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hungarian-christmas-cookies-recipe-photo-01.jpg)
![Hungarian Kifli Cookies Recipe](https://adorefoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kifli11w.jpg)
ICELAND:
![Icelandic Christmas Meringue Cookies 1](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Icelandic-Christmas-Meringue-Cookies-1.jpg)
IRAK:
![kleicha Iraqi date cookies close](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kleicha-Iraqi-date-cookies-close.jpg)
IRAN:
![persian_saffron_cookies3_680](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/persian_saffron_cookies3_680.jpg)
ITALY:
![brutti ma buoni shelovesbiscotti 2](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/brutti-ma-buoni-shelovesbiscotti-2.jpg)
The combination of roasted nuts makes this Italian Hazelnut Almond Meringue recipe truly sensational!”
![italian rainbow cookies 3878 1109](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/italian-rainbow-cookies-3878-1109.jpg)
![IMG_5828](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_5828.png)
![fullsizeoutput_7134](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/fullsizeoutput_7134.jpeg)
![IMG_9717 e1418675818206](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_9717-e1418675818206.jpg)
JORDAN:
![graybeh](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/graybeh.jpg)
MOROCCO:
![a Moroccan Shortbread Cookies 6](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/a-Moroccan-Shortbread-Cookies-6.jpg)
NORWAY:
![Norwegian krumkake goro recipe 640x915](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Norwegian-krumkake-goro-recipe-640x915.jpg)
![Kringla](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Kringla.png)
POLAND:
![13951176672_7064020c71_n](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/13951176672_7064020c71_n.jpg)
ROMANIA:
![This Rum Raisins Cookies Recipe comes from Romania. The cookies are flavored with rum, are very easy to make and taste delicious. Serve them next to a cup of your favorite tea, or coffee and enjoy an old recipe that is very traditional in Romania.](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Rum-Raisins-Cookies-Recipe1-1-e1702753639569.jpg)
![Walnut Shortbread Cookies on a black plate sitting on table](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Walnut-Shortbread-Cookies-square-picture0-e1698959323507.jpg)
RUSSIA:
![rugelach 5 Edit](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rugelach-5-Edit.jpg)
SERBIA:
![Vanilice Serbian Filled Cookie 9752.450.2](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Vanilice-Serbian-Filled-Cookie-9752.450.2.jpg)
![potica cookies hort 1](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/potica-cookies-hort-1.jpg)
SPAIN:
![Polvorones Con Limon Traditional Spanish Christmas Cookies 1](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Polvorones-Con-Limon-Traditional-Spanish-Christmas-Cookies-1.jpg)
SWEDEN:
![Swedish cookies](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Swedish-cookies.jpg)
![swedish visiting cake bars 9f](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/swedish-visiting-cake-bars-9f.jpg)
![193](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/193.jpg)
![Basler Brunsli Swiss Chocolate Spice Cookies 9725.450](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Basler-Brunsli-Swiss-Chocolate-Spice-Cookies-9725.450.jpg)
![Crescent Cookies](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Crescent-Cookies.jpg)
UNITED STATES:
![The best chocolate chip and walnuts cookies recipe out there! This might be a keeper for some of you if you like soft cookies inside and crunchy outside.](https://www.thebossykitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/The-Best-Chocolate-Chip-And-Walnuts-Cookies10.jpg)
Camilla Hawkins says
What an amazing selection of festive cookie recipes from around the globe, I'm particularly drawn to the Italian Ranbow Cookies which look so cheery and colourful. Thanks for including my cookies:-)
The Bossy Kitchen says
You are so very welcome! All these cookies looked very good to me but you are right, that Italian cookie is very colorful and festive.I hope everyone enjoys the post and get inspired to get in the kitchen and bake some delicious cookies!
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
Great international collection of Christmas cookies! I want to try a few, for sure! Thanks for including my Zimtsterne from Germany and Cioffe from Italy!
The Bossy Kitchen says
You are very welcome, Christina! Please feel free to share the post with your audience!
Deb Malone says
I'm looking for a lemon cookie recipe my grandmother used to make for christmas....very thin and light, very delicate, with a lemon filling. They were shaped and pressed by hand with a dip in the center for the filling after they cooled. I lost the recipe and my family really misses them. I believe they were Danish in origin....they were called Lemon Lyrics
The Bossy Kitchen says
I am not sure what kind of cookies you are talking about, but your description makes me think of the thumbprint lemon cookies. I would start doing a Google search for lemon thumbprint cookies and see what is out there. I googled Lemon Lyrics and nothing came up.I hope you find a version of what you are looking for, as I totally understand the loss of these little family treasures.