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No-Wait and No-Bake Christmas Cookies to Make With the Kids

Don't have the patience to roll out dough, wait for it to chill, and let cookies cool before decorating them? Then these 13 recipes—many of which can be made under an hour—are perfect for you (and the little ones who can't wait to eat them).
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  • Cookies made from chocolate almonds instant espresso dried cherries and oats on a baking sheet.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Erika Joyce
    1/12

    No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

    When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, or you’re craving something sweet and chewy, these no-bake superstars are just the thing.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    2/12

    No-Bake Butterscotch-Coconut Cookies

    Need cookies in a flash? These butterscotch "buttons" come together fast and don't require an oven, which means you can have a treat any time you want it.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    3/12

    3-Ingredient Hazelnut Cookies

    You only need three ingredients to make these simple meringue cookies, the perfect partner for an afternoon cup of coffee. For richer flavor, fold in some chopped chocolate as well.

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    4/12

    Caramel Popcorn, Salted Almond, and Malt Cookies

    What's not to love about these candy bar-like cookies? They're jammed-packed with delicious snacks including candy corn, salted almonds, and rich malted milk powder. Plus you can make-and-bake 'em in 45 minutes. Get that glass of milk ready!

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  • Christina Holmes
    7/12

    Tahini Cookies

    This food processor dough comes together super fast and is packed with nutty flavor, thanks to pine nuts and tahini. Rolling the cookie dough in demerara sugar and black sesame seeds gives it that pretty, sparkly glow.

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  • Lucy Schaeffer
    8/12

    Brown Sugar Cookies

    This version of the classic sugar cookie gets a deep and rich flavor thanks to a shot of brown butter. Instead of chilling the dough before baking, simply drop the batter in spoonfuls onto the baking sheets and bake.

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  • Joy Wilson
    9/12

    Melty Chocolate-Truffle Cookies

    Just because you're in a baking rush doesn't mean you can't have gorgeous cookies. Rolling these cookies in powdered sugar before baking gives them that oh-so-fancy finishing touch, no extra work required.

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  • Photo by Ditte Isager
    10/12

    Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    The perfect cross between a fudgey brownie and a chewy chocolate chip cookie, these naturally gluten-free cookies only take six ingredients and about half an hour to make.

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  • 11/12

    Chewy Molasses Cookies

    Not only do these cookies only take 45 minutes to make, but they also stay fresh for days thanks to a generous dose of molasses, making them perfect for packing in lunch boxes.

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  • Christina Holmes
    12/12

    Nutty Crunch Cookies

    Another easy food-processor cookie dough, this one is a great option for nut lovers. If you can't find blanched (aka skinned) hazelnuts, simply toast hazelnuts with their skins, then bundle nuts in a kitchen towel and rub vigorously to remove skins.

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