Not every Christmas cookie needs days of planning or complicated decorating. These are the dependable, last-minute cookies you can still bake even when the calendar is closing in on the big day. They use simple ingredients, familiar techniques, and forgiving doughs that do not require long chilling times. Many can be mixed, baked, and cooled in a single afternoon, making them perfect for busy holiday schedules. Whether you need cookies for a party, a cookie exchange, or just a full tin for family, these recipes prove there is always time for something homemade and festive.
Keebler Pecan Sandies Copycat Recipe
These homemade pecan sandies recreate the classic crumbly texture and nutty flavor of the beloved cookies using simple pantry ingredients.
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See’s Fudge
This rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate fudge with optional nuts delivers classic candy shop flavor, perfect for holiday gifting or indulgent treats.
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Buttery shortbread-style cookies swirled with cinnamon sugar bring all the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls into an easy, handheld cookie.
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Frosted Pineapple Drop Cookies Recipe
Soft buttery pineapple cookies topped with sweet tropical glaze deliver bright fruity flavor that feels nostalgic and irresistible.
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Cherry Winks
These old-fashioned cherry wink cookies are soft, chewy, and colorful, making them a timeless holiday favorite.
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Orange Balls
These no-bake orange balls are bursting with citrus flavor and come together easily for parties, gifting, or sweet snacking.
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Peppermint Kisses
Soft chocolate cookies topped with peppermint kisses combine rich cocoa flavor with festive holiday charm.
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Reindeer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies decorated as cheerful reindeer make a fun, festive treat that tastes just as good as it looks.
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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Crisp biscotti studded with cranberries and pistachios delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch for coffee or tea.
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Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar
This layered gingerbread cookie mix makes a thoughtful homemade gift that bakes into warmly spiced holiday cookies.
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Peppermint Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Sweet, salty pretzels coated in chocolate and peppermint create a festive treat that stores well and makes an easy edible gift.
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
Rich chocolate cookies filled with creamy peanut butter bake into decadent treats perfect for cookie trays and exchanges.
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Oreo Cookie Balls Christmas
Crushed Oreos mixed with cream cheese and dipped in chocolate create easy, festive bites that always disappear fast.
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Homemade Gingersnap Cookies
These classic gingersnaps bake up crisp and crunchy with the perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
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Candy Cane Cookies
Twisted sugar cookies flavored with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes deliver a nostalgic holiday favorite.
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Sugar Christmas Cookies
Soft, tender sugar cookies topped with colorful frosting and peppermint crunch make decorating and sharing extra fun.
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Maple Bourbon Balls
Sweet maple flavor and bourbon combine into rich, no-bake treats that feel special and perfect for holiday gifting.
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Colorful Christmas Cookies
Slice-and-bake sugar cookies with red and green swirls create festive treats that look impressive with minimal effort.
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Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
Hot cocoa mix baked into the dough creates rich chocolate cookies finished with gooey marshmallow centers.
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Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Classic gingerbread cookies dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles create a festive treat perfect for holiday parties.
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Creamy peppermint Oreo truffles coated in white chocolate deliver a rich, festive flavor with just a few ingredients.
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Christmas Icebox Cookies
These make-ahead icebox cookies bake up tender and colorful, making holiday baking easier and more fun.
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Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies
No-bake snowman cookies made from Nutter Butters and chocolate create an adorable holiday treat that kids love helping with.
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This simple recipe makes soft chewy peanut butter cookies using just three pantry ingredients.
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Mason Jar Sugar Cookie Mix Recipe
Layered sugar cookie mix in a jar creates a festive homemade gift that bakes into soft cookies perfect for decorating.
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Chocolate Reindeer Cookies
Chocolate-covered cookies decorated with pretzels and candy transform into playful reindeer treats for holiday trays.
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