15 Of The Easiest Holiday Cookies That Actually Taste Great

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Maybe you're afraid of baking or perhaps you just don't have time to make a fancy dessert for your upcoming holiday party or potluck. In any case, here are some holiday cookie recipes that call for five ingredients or fewer. They're easy to make and impossible to hate.

1. Christmas Pretzel Hugs

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You can't go wrong with these easy bites made from square pretzels, M&Ms, and Hershey's chocolate hugs. Get the recipe for Christmas pretzel hugs here.

2. Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

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If you're not a fan of raspberry, go ahead and use any flavor jam or preserves in the these fruity, buttery thumbprint cookies. Get the recipe for raspberry cheesecake thumbprint cookies here.

3. Four-Ingredient Almond Joy Cookies

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Just mix together the coconut flakes, chocolate chips, roasted chopped almonds, and condensed milk, then spoon the batter onto a cookie sheet. Get the recipe for four-ingredient Almond Joy cookies here.

4. Confetti Cake Batter Cookies

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Just add baking powder and your favorite festive sprinkles to cake mix and you've got season holiday cookies. Get the recipe for confetti cake batter cookies here.

5. Five-Ingredient Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls

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Marshmallows get dipped into a mixture of caramel, condensed milk, and butter, then they're rolled in Rice Krispies cereal and baked in the oven. Get the recipe for caramel marshmallow Rice Krispie balls here.

6. Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies

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Traditionally made with a fruity filling, these thumbprint cookies get a seasonal makeover. Get the recipe for eggnog thumbprint cookies here.

7. No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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No room left in the oven for dessert? No problem. These cookies made with just peanut butter, maple syrup, and rolled oats come together in the freezer. Get the recipe for no-bake peanut butter chocolate cookies here.

8. Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

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All you need is lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, one egg, and powdered sugar to whip up these light and zesty cookies. Get the recipe for lemon cool whip cookies here.

9. Four-Ingredient Nutella Cookies

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These Nutella cookies are filled with chopped hazelnuts and more Nutella for double the deliciousness. Get the recipe for easy Nutella cookies here.

10. Three-Ingredient Oreo Truffles

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These rich and decadent truffles call for just Oreo cookies, white melting chocolate, and cream cheese. Oh, and there's no baking required. Get the recipe for Oreo truffles here.

11. Three-Ingredient S'mores Cookie Bites

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S'mores are a perfectly acceptable treat any season. When you can't roast them over a campfire, this cookie version will satisfy your sweet tooth. Get the recipe for three-ingredient s'mores cookie bites here.

12. Five-Ingredient Raspberry Butterball Cookies

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These adorable little cookies are almost too cute to eat. But they're delicious enough to eat by the handful. Get the recipe for raspberry butterball cookies here.

13. Four-Ingredient Peppermint Cookies

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Start with dark chocolate fudge cake mix, add peppermint crunch chips, eggs, and canola oil. Voilà: Seasonal cookies that deserve a place on your holiday dessert table. four-ingredient peppermint cookies here.

14. Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into crispy-on-the-outside but chewy-on-the-inside cookies. Get the recipe for red velvet cake mix cookies here.

15. Five-Ingredient Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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These indulgent bite-sized desserts are made on the stovetop, so you can save oven space for the rest of your holiday cooking. Get the recipe for five-ingredient chocolate peppermint truffles here.