Sometimes December gets away from us and suddenly we need something to bake — fast. Whether it’s for school, neighbors, friends, or just something sweet for home, these quick cookies, bars, and no-chill treats come together with minimal effort.
Nothing complicated. Nothing time-consuming. Just simple holiday bakes you can whip up at the last minute.
🍪 11 Quick & Easy Christmas Cookies
Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies coated in cinnamon sugar. Warm, simple, and ready in no time.
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Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
These Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a deliciously sweet and spiced cinnamon-sugar crust. The dough is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, then chilled for the perfect texture. Each bite delivers a cozy blend of sweetness and warmth, making them an irresistible treat!
Colorful, festive cookies that need no chilling. Easy for gifting or filling cookie trays.
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Buttery Sprinkle Cookies (Slice and Bake)
Buttery slice-and-bake sprinkle cookies with clean edges and a soft, tender center. This easy make-ahead dough is rolled in sprinkles, chilled, sliced, and baked in minutes.
Soft, sweet sugar cookies made without eggs. Perfect for decorating or serving plain.
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Eggless Vanilla Sugar Cookies
These eggless vanilla sugar cookies are light, airy with a shortbread texture that melts in the mouth. Perfect cookies to decorate with frosting or snack with a cup of coffee.
Rich chocolate flavor without the wait. No chilling and perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Eggless Chocolate Sugar Cookies
These rich, dark and delicious eggless chocolate sugar cookies are an addiction. With their light and fluffy texture combined with the dark chocolate that just melts in the mouth. A simple, easy and effortless recipe that will have you making these more often than you plan.
Fluffy, tender cookies with a mellow sweetness. A lovely quick-bake for the holidays.
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Soft Amish Cookies
Soft Amish cookies are tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats with simple, wholesome ingredients. Their subtle sweetness and delicate texture make them a comforting, delightful snack. Rooted in Amish tradition, these cookies embody the essence of homemade goodness.
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with warm brown sugar flavor. A five-minute dough.
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Brown Sugar Shortbread
Brown sugar shortbread offers a rich, buttery treat with a deep molasses flavor, adding a delightful twist to the classic cookie. The brown sugar enhances the sweetness and introduces a slight chewiness, complementing the traditional crumbly texture. This variation is perfect for those who love classic shortbread but crave a more robust, caramel-like flavor.
Rich, crumbly shortbread that tastes like cocoa butter heaven. Elegant and fast.
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolate shortbread cookies experience. With a simple addition or substitution, you can transform this classic favorite into a delectable masterpiece that will have everyone craving for your recipe.
Light, delicate cookies that dissolve on the tongue. Beautiful for gifting.
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Melting Moments Cookies
Melting moments cookies are simple and easy shortbread cookies that have a crumbly melt in your mouth texture. A simple and easy butter cookie that is perfect to add to your holiday baking during the festive season.
Soft cookies filled with jam — easy, pretty, and always a Christmas favorite.
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Thumbprint Cookies
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge in the delightful world of thumbprint cookies. These sweet treats are a surefire way to impress your loved ones or add a touch of festivity to any occasion. Whether planning a holiday gathering or simply craving something decadent, thumbprint cookies are the perfect addition to your baking repertoire.
Same festive look with no eggs. Great when you need a reliable, quick option.
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Eggless Thumbprint Cookies
Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, buttery cookie with a sweet, jam-filled center. The gentle crunch of the outer crust gives way to a burst of flavor that delights your senses. With just the right balance of ingredients and a hint of creativity, these eggless thumbprint cookies are the epitome of indulgence.
Soft cookies loaded with holiday M&Ms — perfect when you need something fun and fast.
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Christmas M and M Cookies
If you are looking for some treats to bake this Christmas, try these Christmas M&M cookies that are easy to make and loaded with green and red M&M candy. These cookies are hard to resist so make sure to double the batch.
Thick, chewy cookie bars packed with chocolate. Slice, wrap, and gift — super easy.
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M&M Cookie Bars
M&M Cookie Bars are an easy-to-make dessert that is delicious and satisfying. Making these bars ahead of time will save time and effort when you are ready to eat them. These take just 10 minutes to mix and 20 minutes to bake.
A rich, fudgy bar with toasted pecans. Great for dessert platters or gifting.
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Chocolate Pecan Squares
These chocolate pecan squares have a crisp shortcrust base with a hint of cocoa and topped with butterscotch coated pecans made from scratch. A simple and easy snack any time of the year but a great edible gift during the holidays.
Buttery shortbread with a bright lemon topping. Festive, fresh, and freezer-friendly.
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Lemon Bars Recipe
These lemon bars are my go-to for any get-together with friends. Their tangy lemon flavor and buttery crust always steal the show. I've even had requests for the recipe—they're that good!
Warm spiced apples baked on a shortbread base. Easier than pie, just as comforting.
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Apple Pie Bars with Crumble
This easy apple pie-inspired dessert is a great way to use your autumn apple bounty and is especially wonderful during the holiday season. Learn how to make these easy-to-make apple pie bars with a crumble top at home.
Soft, fruity bars with sweet cherry filling. Sliceable and perfect for gatherings.
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Cherry Bars
Give your classic cherry pie filling a crumble twist with these cherry bars. Sweet cherries between a rich, buttery base on the bottom and crumble on top. It's a surprisingly easy recipe to make any time of the year.
A buttery crust with soft blueberry filling. Great for brunch or dessert plates.
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Blueberry Bars
Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars with Crumble Top combine the natural sweetness of blueberries with a creamy, tangy filling for a delightful treat. Their buttery shortcrust base and crumbly top make them a perfect dessert, snack, or addition to any gathering. Easy to make and transport, these bars are sure to impress and satisfy any crowd.
Chewy, buttery blondies with pockets of pecan pie filling. So good and so simple.
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Ultimate Pecan Blondies
These pecan blondies are a fun twist to the classic pecan pie. The vanilla base soaks up all the pie filling beautifully to give you a moist slice of heaven. Easier than a pie this will soon become a family favorite.
Golden coconut clusters that bake in minutes. Perfect for gifting in little bags.
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Coconut Macaroons Recipe (Gluten Free)
Discover the ultimate recipe for Coconut Macaroons that are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and bursting with natural coconut flavor. Made with fresh coconut flakes and dipped in rich chocolate, these easy-to-make treats are a must-try for any coconut lover. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or indulging at any time!
Quick, pretty, and always popular. Add festive sprinkles for color.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry – How to Make
Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic New Year's and Valentine's Day treat. But that doesn't mean they are less than delicious any other day of the year. Did you know that these are super simple and easy to make?
Creamy and sweet with just a few ingredients. Great for last-minute gift boxes.
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White Chocolate Fudge
This creamy white chocolate fudge is a simple, decadent treat made with just four ingredients. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich vanilla flavor make it perfect for indulging or sharing. Pack it in a festive box, and it becomes the ultimate homemade gift for any occasion!
Light, fluffy fudge with classic holiday flavor. Kids love this one.
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Marshmallow Fudge
Rich, creamy chocolate fudge with a fun marshmallow twist! Made with real chopped chocolate bars for a velvety texture, this homemade marshmallow fudge is a family favorite. A perfect treat for kids and adults with a sweet tooth. Say goodbye to bakery fudge and hello to the best homemade version ever!
Simple, crisp, buttery cookies with warm caramel notes.
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Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Brown sugar shortbread cookies are rich, buttery treats with a deep molasses flavor. The dark brown sugar adds a delightful chewiness to the classic crumbly texture. These cookies offer a delicious twist on traditional shortbread, making them perfect for any occasion.
These quick last-minute recipes are perfect when you need something festive but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Pick one or two, whip up a small batch, and enjoy an easy, stress-free Christmas bake.
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