No Bake Christmas Cookies Made In 10 Minutes

These no bake Christmas cookies are a festive treat for the holiday season, and they're so yummy you'll want to eat them year-round! Not to mention, these delicious cookies are made in as fast as 10 minutes and require just 6 simple ingredients. 

The Best No Bake Christmas Cookies

If you love sweet, nutty, and buttery Christmas cookies with sprinkles these no bake ones are bound to be a hit! I mean, not only are they incredibly quick and easy to make, but you don't need a lot of ingredients to make 'em either.

And, best of all, these no bake Christmas cookies are just simply downright delicious. Not to mention, these no bake cookies are both gluten free and vegan friendly so everyone should be able to enjoy them if you serve them at a holiday party.

Now, I love these holiday cookies because they remind me of classic nutter butter cookies but with the easiness of no bake peanut butter balls. And they just look so festive, so they're really perfect to make for a holiday get together

Now, along with this easy Christmas cookie recipe, I've also included some tips on how you can customize the cookies with your choice of toppings so you can switch them up each time. So, definitely don't be afraid to use this recipe as your base and then add your own spin to it!

By the way, if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might want to make these peppermint brownies, gingerbread cookies, or these small batch sugar cookies for some more delicious and festive Christmas desserts. 

Ingredients

Again, with just 6 simple ingredients, you're well on your way to making this super easy holiday snack!

Here's a look at what you'll need:

• 1 cup Almond Flour
• ¼ cup Peanut Butter
• 3 tbsp. Agave Nectar or Honey
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 3 tbsp. Christmas Sprinkles

Simple stuff, right? And you can use the sprinkles to make this white trash recipe, so I highly recommend you make that, too for the ultimate holiday dessert spread!

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

Now, as far as the peanut butter goes, feel free to use smooth or creamy peanut butter to make these no bake Christmas cookies. And, actually, you can even use another nut butter, like almond butter or cashew butter if those are more in line with your personal tastes.

As for the agave, this can also be swapped for maple syrup or honey. Or, if you want to make them sugar free, liquid allulose works great too.

Of course, since we're talking about Christmas cookies, I should probably let you in on a little secret...you don't have to stick to Christmas sprinkles!

You can make these delicious no bake cookies any time of the year, and use any kind of sprinkles you want, like rainbow sprinkles or chocolate sprinkles.

Oh, by the way, you can also use the peanut butter to make this peanut butter fudge and chocolate peanut butter fudge, so don't be afraid to stock up!

How To Modify These No Bake Cookies

If you're making these no bake cookies for a big group, you can triple the recipe and divide it into three cookie doughs with different mix-ins.

And they aren't just for the holiday season, you can switch this recipe up a million different ways to suit any occasion!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Make a fudgy chocolate cookie by melting chocolate chips in the microwave for a chocolate ganache. Dip each cookie in the ganache, arrange them on a lined baking sheet and let set in the refrigerator. This will give them a buckeye cookie kind of vibe.
• Make snowy Christmas cookies by melting white chocolate chips into a ganache with a drop of peppermint extract. Dip your cookies into the chocolate and let them chill in the fridge to set.
• Combine powdered sugar with a little milk or water, then mix with red or green food coloring for an extra Christmasy frosting.
• Add rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips to the batter for easy no bake avalanche cookies.

How To Make No Bake Christmas Cookies

Ok, so as you already know, it doesn't take a lot of time or effort to make these deliciously easy Christmas cookies a reality.

You can prep them in just a few minutes, and then all you have to do is let them set in the fridge before enjoying them.

Anyway, now, let's get into the details!

Step 1: Make The Cookie Dough

First, take a medium-sized bowl and combine your almond flour, peanut butter, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and salt.

Mix until a smooth raw cookie dough forms. Then, add in your Christmas sprinkles and fold them into the dough.

Step 2: Form Cookie Dough Balls

Next, use a cookie scoop, spoon, or clean hands to shape your dough into 12 cookie dough balls.

If the dough is too sticky to work with, you can let it firm up in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes before shaping.

Then, arrange your dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and flatten each one with a fork to add some texture.

Step 3: Let The Cookies Set

Finally, decorate each one with some extra sprinkles on top and then leave them in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set. 

Now, I know it's tempting to eat them once you've shaped them, but try to wait it out! Refrigerating these cookies gives them a much better texture and allows the flavors to develop.

But, if you can't wait, you can just eat these no bake Christmas cookies as is. They'll still taste really, really delicious, but their texture just won't be as good.

How To Store No Bake Christmas Cookies

As you know, this recipe will make about 12 cookies. So, if you bring them somewhere to celebrate the holidays, odds are you won't have any leftover.

But, if you do end up with some of these Christmas cookies, you can store them in an airtight container and keep them in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Freezing The No Bake Cookies

Since these cookies are so easy to make, I like to make a double batch and store the extras in my freezer. They'll keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

If you go this route, I recommend freezing your formed cookies on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper first to prevent them from sticking together. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.

Then, to thaw the cookies, I recommend just transferring them to the refrigerator overnight to soften up.

Also, I don't recommend trying to bake - or heat up - these no bake cookies as this could cause them to break up and become crumbly.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make no bake Christmas cookies!

Not only are they a breeze to make, but they're also a huge hit at holiday parties.

Show up with a tray of these tasty no bake cookies and they'll disappear before you have time to set them on the dessert table!

Anyway, if you gave this cookie recipe a try, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

Also, be sure to check out our Youtube channel, Instagram, and TikTok, where we're always posting easy and delicious recipes just like this one. And if you want another dessert that's great for the holidays, give this Christmas cookie fudge and these no chill sugar cookie dough a try!

Oh, and by the way, if you're looking for something to have on Christmas morning, you have to make this Christmas breakfast casserole!

More No Bake Recipes

If you want to give some more no bake recipes a try, we have a ton on the blog I think you'll like!

Give one of these no bake recipes a try next:

• Peanut butter balls
• Oreo pie
• Cheesecake
• Oreo balls
• Banana pudding
• Chocolate cookies

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