Slice-and-bake Christmas cookies are a lifesaver during the busy holiday season! Make the dough ahead of time, and keep it in the fridge or freezer until you're ready to slice and bake. Whether you're filling Christmas cookie boxes, baking for a cookie exchange, or just want fresh cookies whenever a craving strikes, these recipes make holiday baking so much easier!
Holiday baking is so much easier when you don't have to make and bake everything in one day! That's why I love slice-and-bake Christmas cookies. You can prepare the dough logs ahead of time and freeze them, then simply slice and bake whenever you need a fresh batch.
This collection includes a variety of cookie recipes, from buttery Christmas shortbread cookies and rich chocolate favorites to classic vanilla treats and eggless Christmas cookies. Even better, both the dough logs and baked cookies freeze beautifully, making them perfect for getting a head start on your holiday cookie boxes and Christmas cookie exchanges.
These chocolate shortbread cookies are simply the best! Made with just 5 ingredients, they are crisp, tender texture that simply melts in your mouth and is mildly sweet!
Three-ingredient Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies are an easy slice-and-bake cookie recipe. They are crisp, buttery shortbreads with deep caramel notes from the brown sugar
These Cardamom Cookies are tender, buttery, crisp, and melt in your mouth. An easy slice-and-bake shortbread cookie for Christmas made with just 4 ingredients and infused with plenty of ground cardamom.
Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies are buttery, slice-and-bake Christmas cookies with a delicious swirl of chocolate and vanilla dough — all made from one basic cookie dough. They’re easy to make yet look impressively beautiful!
These Christmas Icebox Cookies are buttery, crisp, and an easy slice-and-bake cookie recipe. Made using only 5 ingredients, they are a festive addition to your holiday cookie tray.
These Santa's Whiskers Cookies are an easy slice-and bake cookies recipe bejeweled with candied cherries and shredded coconut. They are a perfect for your Christmas cookie tray!
If you like having homemade cookies ready without spending hours in the kitchen, these slice-and-bake Christmas cookie recipes are worth saving! Make a few dough logs now and keep them in the freezer, or bake the cookies ahead and freeze them for later. They're wonderful for holiday gatherings, gifting, or those moments when you need a quick addition to your cookie platter. With so many Christmas cookies you can freeze, you'll be all set for a less stressful holiday baking season!
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