10 Ridiculously Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

Holy Cow is Christmas next week already? I’m not ready!!!

If you are anything like me, you are really far behind. But that doesn’t mean that you have to skip the tradition of baking and making Christmas cookies. All of these recipes are super easy and fast with few ingredients. We can do it!

10 Ridiculously Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

Christmas Crinkle Cookies

These cookies become my go-to so often that I regularly keep a box of cake mix in my pantry, even though I have never once baked a cake. That way as long as I have two eggs, I can make cookies.

3-Ingredient Buttery Shortbread Cookies

Really awesome shortbread is made with just 3 simple ingredients. These buttery shortbread cookies are brimming with delicious melt-in-your-mouth flavors. Dress them up with sprinkles, drizzles, or keep them pure and simple. Absolutely addictive.

These buttery shortbread cookies are simply divine. They are melt-in-your-mouth amazing, bursting with the goodness of butter, and easy to make. — See Chew Out Loud for ingredients and directions.

Easy Reindeer Sugar Cookies

These reindeer sugar cookies are really easy to make and they look ADORABLE! The gel icing dries hard enough that they’ll travel well. And I love that it’s just enough icing to add some sweetness. Wouldn’t they be perfect to send to a class party or to bring to a Christmas potluck?

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Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Balls

This peanut butter and chocolate combination is a match made in sweet tooth heaven. We’re all about the easiest way to share Christmas cheer!

That peanut butter and chocolate combination is a match made in sweet tooth heaven. We’re all about the easiest way to satisfy that craving! — See No Biggie for ingredients and instructions.

Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

These amazing cookies are both chewy and chocolate-y and with the addition of the Red and Green M&M’s they instantly become both festive and super delicious.

Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles

A traditional snickerdoodle with a caramel twist! The gooey caramel center is a sweet addition to these yummy cookie favourites. Enjoy warm while the caramel is gooey!

A traditional snickerdoodle with a caramel twist! The gooey caramel center is a sweet addition to these yummy cookie favorites. Enjoy warm while the caramel is gooey! — See Tablespoon for ingredients and directions.

Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Butter cookies meet a slice of cheesecake in these tender Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies that are perfect Christmas cookies.

Pecan Pie Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies have a thin flaky crust with a layer of the amazing nutty caramely pecan pie filling we love so much! These are the perfect cookies for any occasion!

Rolo Pretzel Bites

I’m a big fan of fancy desserts. BUT… there are times when you just need something quick, easy and still delicious! A great sweet-salty combo. Enjoy!

Four Christmas Cookies From One Basic Dough

You can use this recipe to make four kinds of Christmas cookies from one basic dough. And the best part is that you prepare the dough ahead of time, freeze the dough and it is ready to bake whenever you want it.