11 Slice-and-Bake Cookies for Easy Holiday Baking

Recipe: Pinwheel Cookies

Two sinfully indulgent cookies doughs are twisted together in this holiday recipe to create the distinctive pinwheel swirl.

Recipe: Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

Perfect for a holiday cookie swap, cream cheese Christmas cookies are coated in red and green sugar crystals for a Yuletide flair.

Recipe: Belgian Spice Cookies

These adorably festive slice-and-bake cookies are embellished with a powdered sugar snowflake design for a cozy Christmas touch.

Recipe: Pecan Sandies

Pecan sandies are as classic as they come. This beloved holiday cookie recipe features a crumbly shortbread that's sure to keep you coming back for more.

Recipe: Dark Chocolate Sablés

Known for its gentle, crumbly texture, this classic French butter cookie is dipped in melted chocolate for the ultimate holiday confection.

Recipe: Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

These festive spirals are bound for holiday stardom—and they're easier to pull off than you might think. To get the most vibrant color, use gel food dye rather than liquid drops.

Recipe: Painted Shortbread Cookies

Royal icing acts as the canvas and almond extract dyed with food coloring is the "paint." Whether you create masterful works of art or use this as a fun and festive activity for the kids, baking up a batch of our Painted Shortbread Cookies is bound to be a tradition you call on year after year.

Recipe: Neapolitan Cookies

If you thought nothing could possibly top the ice-cream version, then prepare to be amazed. These rectangular treats are totally pop-into-your-mouth-able, but count yourself forewarned: You can't have just one.

Recipe: Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies

This dough is too tempting to resist. It's a combination of tart, sweet, and perfectly decadent. Good luck actually making it to the baking step without sneaking a taste or two.

Recipe: Icebox Cookies

It's always a good idea to have cookie dough at the ready in your fridge, especially during the holidays. Our Icebox Cookies are bona fide winners, with chocolate chips and crunchy, toasted pecans taking the starring roles.

Recipe: Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Top each one of these sweet and salty rounds with a pecan half for a rustic finish.