The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy of baking—or in this case, no-baking! Whether you're short on time

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes. While they are still warm, gently drop each cookie into the powdered sugar and toss to coat all over. Place on a wire rack; reserve the remaining powdered sugar. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes more. Coat again in the powdered sugar.

Elaborate icings and decorations become daily backdrops around the holidays, so Dr. Shiota suggests leaning into creative approaches, as she and her friends once did when they built a gingerbread Tower of London instead of the usual Cape Cod house.

Christmas cookies are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. There’s just something about filling the kitchen with trays of gingerbread, sugar cookies, and anything with chocolate that makes it feel like Christmas is really here.

Christmas cookies are more than just desserts—they’re part of the season’s magic! From baking traditions passed down through generations to trying something new, cookies bring joy to kitchens and smiles to faces.

I’m going to be sharing my favorite Christmas cookie recipes, starting with these Totos. Because of the warm spices, these are so much more than your standard chocolate cookies. This makes a lot, so half this if you’re not giving any away.

Get ready to bake up some delicious Christmas cookies with these easy recipes! These tasty treats are perfect for sharing with friends and family or even leaving out for Santa.