Santa Will Never Know That These Christmas Cookies Are From Store-Bought Dough (2024)

With savory main dishes, side dishes that steal the show, and as much Christmas punch as you can possibly drink, Christmastime has the best food of the year. But the best treats of all are definitely Christmas cookies. With so many different Christmas cookie recipes to choose from, there's one to solve every craving, no matter what your sweet tooth desires. Sorry Santa, there might not be any cookies left for you.

But if you spent the lead-up to your Christmas party creating a perfect gingerbread mansion and now you're pressed for time, don't worry. There's a tried-and-true last-minute method to make delicious and easy Christmas cookies: cut-outs. Simple metal cookie cutters can transform store-bought slice-and-bake dough into the most festive holiday dessert. For these Christmas cut-outs, all you need is a 16.5-ounce roll of Pillsbury sugar-cookie dough, some flour, and an oven (elbow grease not included). With this easy cut-out cookies recipe, your Christmas treats will be ready to eat after just 15 minutes — plus they'll keep their shape.

Break your 16.5-ounce roll of Pillsbury sugar-cookie doughinto pieces. On a floured board, knead in 1/2 cup flour, a little at a time, working dough until smooth. Don't be afraid to put some muscle into it.

If you're not short on time, freeze the cookies on their sheet for at least 30 minutes (it helps maintain their shape), then bake as the label directs. Pro tip: We like the flavor better when the cookies get a little browner.