The biggest and most festive baking season has arrived! As holiday cheer warms our hearts, kitchens everywhere will be warming up, too. There’s no denying that moms are often juggling a million things at once, especially this time of year. Fear not, super moms, we’ve got your back with these simple yet utterly delicious holiday cookie recipes. Picture this: the aroma of freshly baked cookies swirling through your kitchen, minus the stress and mess. Or go the unbaked route for a new level in festive time cuts. Whether you’re short on time or just want a fuss-free baking session, these recipes are your ticket to spreading joy without breaking a stressful sweat.Have happy baking with time left to enjoy the festivities!

No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Delights

Bring on the fresh baked taste without the oven!

Ingredients

2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies

1 cup condensed milk

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 cup chocolate chips

Crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions

-Combine crushed cookies, condensed milk and peppermint extract.

-Shape into bite-sized balls and chill.

-Melt chocolate chips, immediately dip the chilled balls and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

This easy treat has minimal ingredients with maximum flavor. They’ll think you’ve been baking all day!

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

Red and green sugar sprinkles

Instructions

-Mix peanut butter, sugar and egg in a large bowl.

-Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet and press with a fork for that classic crisscross feature.

-Bake for 10 minutes.

-Remove from cookie sheet and store in a festive tin.

Shortcut Gingerbread Stars

What’s Christmas without gingerbread? Now you can have it in the twinkling of an eye and your secret’s safe…nobody needs to know they’re not from scratch!

Ingredients

Store-bought gingerbread cookie dough

Festive star cookie cutters

Powdered sugar

Instructions

-Roll out the dough.

-Cut into festive shapes.

-Bake according to package instructions.

-Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.

Cranberry White Chocolate Oat Drops

These chewy delights are a breeze to make and their festive colors scream holiday joy!

Ingredients

2 cups oats

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup white chocolate chips

Sweetened condensed milk for binding

Instructions

-Mix oats, cranberries and white chocolate chips.

-Add sweetened condensed milk until the mixture holds together.

-Drop spoonfuls onto a tray and chill.

No Bake Snowballs

Here’s one fast way to insure a white Christmas while adding elegance to your table!

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained

1 cup chopped pecans

3 cups flaked coconut

Instructions

-In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple until combined.

-Fold in the pecans.

-Cover and refrigerate for one hour.

-Remove from refrigerator and roll into one-inch balls.

-Roll balls in coconut.

Rice Krispie Wreaths

These bright and festive treats only take 15 minutes to make…and likely less to consume!

Ingredients

5 cups mini marshmallows

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

green gel food coloring

4 cups Rice Krispies cereal

red hots cinnamon candies

Sprinkles

Instructions

-Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.

-Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir to combine and until melted and smooth…about 2-3 minutes.

-Add vanilla and salt, mix to combine.

-Add food coloring a little at a time to reach your desired color.

-Mix in the cereal, stirring until well combined.

-Line a tray with parchment paper.

-Coat your hands with butter.

-Compact ¼ cup scoops between your hands, place it back on the sheet tray and make a hole through the center.

-Form into circles.

-Decorate pressing cinnamon candies and sprinkles on each wreath.