Easy and Festive Make Ahead Christmas Cookies

“The cookies are just a simple blend of butter, sugar and vanilla. Pretty much just like any other sugar cookie, but these have the vanilla flavor bumped up to the max. These are cookies for people who want to have fun making cookies, people who have kids or people who just want a good frickin’ cookie.”

"Kitchen hack for holiday baking: make four Christmas cookies from one basic dough with this recipe. Prepare the dough ahead of time, freeze and bake later!"

"The richly spiced flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses are a comforting and familiar blend that evokes memories of warmth and love and laughter. favorite with us — no matter what the season.”

These 4 Ingredient Coconut Cream Bars are an easy, no bake candy that tastes like a mounds bar! They’re even gluten free!!

Use your favorite jam with these Christmas beauties!

“Peanut butter and chocolate work together like Santa and his elves. This easy recipe makes 54 cookies — eat some fresh out of the oven, then freeze the rest for up to three months.”

"These are great cookies for people who don’t like too-sweet cookies. There’s only a half-cup of powdered sugar in the whole batch, and even with the addition of chocolate chips and toffee chips, plus that corner-dunk in chocolate, they aren’t over the top. They are crumbly and buttery, just like good shortbread should be.”

"Fun and festive Candy Cane Cookies ~ two colors of almond sugar cookie dough twisted together, sprinkled with crushed candy canes and sugar. They're a treasured family Christmas tradition, for sure!"

“These sliced icebox cookies embody the seasonal spicy flavor we love, and are easy to make and store. In fact, make a double batch and freeze the dough. And when the mood strikes or unexpected company shows up at your door, they’re easy to pop in the oven.”

“These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies have a buttery cookie base with mini chocolate chips and candy canes. The shortbread melts in your mouth.”

“These caramel-filled treats are a classic Latin confection, and you can even make the dulce de leche in a slow-cooker.”

“These adorable checkered cookies will add a pop of color to your cookie plate — and your freezer! Whether they’re fresh out of the oven or have been tucked away in the cold for three months, these cookies will disappear in a hurry.”

“This year I wanted to make ice box cookies with eggnog in them…eggnog is the best. I love it on it’s own, in lattes, in coffee, so why not in cookies? Yum.”

“Scrumptious for Christmas, but equally delightful any season of the year, these Pecan Cookies are easy to make, perfect for freezing and a wonderful accompaniment to tea or as an afternoon pick-me-up!”

“In addition to all the sugary sweets, the holidays need a few healthy treats. Guests will still feel like they’re indulging after tasting the orange, coconut, and cranberry flavors in these bars.”

“Know what happens when you make an entire batch of truffle cookies one afternoon by yourself? You eat an entire batch of truffle cookies one afternoon by yourself. I have no idea how I know such things.”

Maple Pecan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: chewy, dense and richly flavored with cinnamon and maple and pecans. A cookie that’s always my dad's first choice during the holidays!

“Imbuing the essence of the season and coming holidays is simple in this easy yet delicious cookie. Perfect for brown-bag lunches, midnight snacks, or a treat by a roaring fire. It’s the flavors of fall and winter in cookie form.”

“These chewy cookies give you all the flavor of gooey caramel apples but without the mess. Freeze them, let them thaw, then top them with sweet caramel icing and toasted nuts.”

Perfect for making ahead, these "soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies are a favorite on any holiday cookie tray — or even on a snowy winter’s day."

“Biscotti are the perfect ending to a great meal, especially with an espresso. A scoop of ice cream makes them even more special.”

A rich, chocolaty treat, drenched in dark chocolate and espresso. The flavors meld together so beautifully, you don’t even particularly notice the espresso. A perfect indulgence for the holidays.”

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Espresso, a soft and moist, ooey gooey Christmas cookie.

"The jingle of a sleigh ride in the snow, chestnuts roasting over an open fire, a snowman, and one true love. Then add Russian Teacakes on that sleigh ride, with my husband, as we drive by roasting chestnuts. That’s how “Christmasy” these snowball cookies are to me."

“Dried fruits and nuts are a match made in heaven. Adding chopped dried cherries or cranberries lends holiday flair and flavor to this classic confection.”

“If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate chip cookies … you will adore this cookie.”

"Vanilla Bean Icebox Butter Cookies are a crowd-pleasing and easy Christmas cookie to add to your holiday baking or any cookie exchange or tray."

“Shredded tangerine peel and orange extract mark the spot in the centers of these bright butter cookies.”