17 Christmas in July recipes for rockin’ around the palm tree

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Trade in your mittens for sunglasses and your snowmen for sandcastles and celebrate Christmas in July! These 17 festive recipes will transport you to a winter wonderland of flavors.

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies on a plate.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

White Chocolate Popcorn

A bowl of popcorn with nuts and candy in it.
White Chocolate Popcorn. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This simple white chocolate popcorn recipe combines popcorn, pretzels, pecans, and M&Ms drizzled with white chocolate. It’s a delightful Christmas in July treat that’s perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Popcorn

Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

Top view of raspberry pinwheel cookies topped with sparkling sugar.
Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These jam-filled raspberry pinwheel cookies are a cherished Christmas tradition that fits perfectly into your Christmas in July festivities. The rich, buttery dough, rolled up with jam and walnuts, creates a delightful treat when sliced and baked.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Air fryer christmas cookies in a metal cookie tine with different decorations.
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the convenience of making four different types of Christmas cookies from a single dough using your air fryer. These Sugar cookies, Thumbprint cookies, Kiss cookies, and M&M cookies are a fun and easy way to celebrate Christmas in July.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cream Cheese Mints

A white plate with green, orange, and red mints.
Christmas Cream Cheese Mints. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These delightful Christmas Cream Cheese Mints are a perfect addition to your Christmas in July celebration. With just five simple ingredients and no baking required, they’re a fun and easy family project.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Cream Cheese Mints

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies decorated with Christmas sprinkles.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Italian ricotta cookies, with their tender, cake-like texture, are a holiday favorite that’s perfect for your Christmas in July festivities. These traditional Italian cookies are sure to be a hit on any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cookies

Butterscotch Cookies

Butterscotch cookies on a red plate.
Butterscotch Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These chewy Butterscotch Cookies with pecans are a delicious treat for your Christmas in July celebration. The combination of brown sugar, butter, and butterscotch chips creates a delicate and rich flavor that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies on a plate.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate cherry blossoms are a perfect holiday cookie that fits right into your Christmas in July festivities. The cherry-flavored dough topped with chocolate kisses creates the ultimate blossom cookie that’s sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Red and green cake mix cookies on a wooden cutting board.
Christmas Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These easy Christmas cake mix cookies, made with only 6 ingredients, are a quick and simple way to enjoy homemade Christmas cookies during your Christmas in July celebration. Using a cake mix simplifies the cookie-baking process, making it a breeze.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Church Window Cookies

Church window cookies with colored marshmallows and coconut.
Church Window Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Old-fashioned Church Window Cookies, combining chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts, are a simple yet pretty no-bake treat that’s perfect for your Christmas in July festivities. With only 5 ingredients, they’re easy to make and enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Church Window Cookies

Andes Mint Cookies

Chocolate cookie with melted Andes mints on top.
Andes Mint Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies, featuring soft chocolate cookies topped with melted Andes Mints, offer a tasty combination of mint and chocolate. They are perfect for your Christmas in July celebration.
Get the Recipe: Andes Mint Cookies

Haystack Cookies

No bake haystack cookies on a white cake stand.
Haystack Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No-bake Haystack Cookies, made with just 4 ingredients and a few minutes of your time, are a delicious treat to enjoy during your Christmas in July festivities. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors makes these cookies irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Haystack Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate crinkle cookies on a baking rack cooling.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, with their soft, chewy, and gooey center, are like fudgy brownies in cookie form. They’re a perfect chocolatey treat for your Christmas in July celebration.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Speculoos

Speculoo cookies stamped with snowflakes on a platter.
Speculoos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Speculoos, also known as Speculaas or Dutch Windmill Cookies, are a traditional holiday cookie that’s perfect for your Christmas in July festivities. These traditional spice cookies are sure to be a hit.
Get the Recipe: Speculoos

Rice Krispie Christmas trees

Rice Krispie Christmas tree treats on a platter.
Rice Krispie Christmas trees. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These adorable Rice Krispie Christmas Trees are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face during your Christmas in July celebration. They’re perfect for a holiday party and simple to make.
Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Christmas trees

Peppermint Patties

Chocolate covered peppermint patties on a wooden cutting board.
Peppermint Patties. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Homemade peppermint patties are the perfect way to capture the cool, minty essence of the holiday season during your Christmas in July festivities. They’re soft, creamy, and coated in rich chocolate, making them an even better treat than the store-bought version.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Patties

Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies

Frosted sugar cookies on a plate decorated with sprinkles.
Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Frosted Christmas Cookies are perfect for your Christmas in July celebration when you want Christmas sugar cookies without the effort of making cutout cookies. No chilling, rolling pins, or cookie cutters are needed.
Get the Recipe: Soft Frosted Christmas Cookies

Gingerbread Cookie Bars

A stack of gingerbread cookie bars with m&m's on top.
Gingerbread Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Bars
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Peppermint Meringue Cookies

Meringue cookies decorated with red and white stripes on a cake stand.
Peppermint Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Peppermint meringue cookies, with their candy cane flavor and looks, are a gorgeous addition to your Christmas in July festivities. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Meringue Cookies

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