25 Freezer Friendly, Make-Ahead Christmas Cookie and Candy Recipes

Stephanie Brubaker

Funfetti Shortbread Bites

The holidays can be a very busy time of year for most of us, but it just doesn't feel like Christmas without the cookies! So we've put together a recipe collection for 25 Christmas cookies and candies you can make ahead and freeze. After all, now's the perfect time to get in the kitchen and bake up some amazing, festive goodies that you can pop in the freezer until Christmas season officially begins (aka in a few days!)

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What are you waiting for? Browse through for inspiration and get these cookies and candies ready for your next cookie swap party! From four ingredient coconut cream bars to eggnog blossoms to amazing peppermint patties, you'll impress all your friends and neighbors with these delicious holiday treats.

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Make-Ahead Christmas Cookies And Candies

<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These 4 Ingredient Coconut Cream Bars are an easy, no bake candy that tastes like a mounds bar! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/4-ingredient-coconut-cream-bars/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:4 Ingredient Coconut Cream Bars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>4 Ingredient Coconut Cream Bars</strong></a></p>
<p>Cooking Classy</p><p>Not only are these some of the cutest cookie ever but they also taste amazing thanks to their buttery goodness and the delicious flavor the almond extract offers. These would be so fun to make for your kids on Christmas or to gift to neighbors in festive box or mug. Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/funfetti-shortbread-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Funfetti Shortbread Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Funfetti Shortbread Bites</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These Eggnog Blossoms are a festive twist on the traditional peanut butter blossoms. Soft, chewy eggnog cookies are rolled in sugar and topped with a kiss! </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://cravinghomecooked.com/peanut-butter-blossoms/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Eggnog Blossoms;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Eggnog Blossoms</a></strong></p>
<p>Cinnamon Pecan Elephant Ears are possibly the easiest cookie you can make. A perfect, quick and easy holiday idea! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://noshingwiththenolands.com/cinnamon-pecan-elephant-ears-creativecookieexchange/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cinnamon Pecan Elephant Ears;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Cinnamon Pecan Elephant Ears</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These are the most AMAZING peppermint patties that are also No bake, 4 Ingredients, and Easy!! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/how-to-make-peppermint-patties-from-scratch-4-ingredients-gluten-free/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peppermint Patties from Scratch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Peppermint Patties from Scratch</strong></a></p>
<p>Mon Petit Four</p><p>These are crisp like a sugar cookie and buttery like a shortbread cookie with a sweet royal icing. </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.monpetitfour.com/French-Christmas-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:French Christmas Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>French Christmas Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These are the white chocolate cranberry cookies ever! Sweet and tart, and thick, soft, and chewy with a secret ingredient that makes them amazing!! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/best-white-chocolate-cranberry-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Best White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Best White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>The Kitchen Is My Playground</p><p>Two colors of almond sugar cookie dough twisted together, sprinkled with crushed candy canes and sugar. </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2012/11/candy-cane-cookies-our-black-friday.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Candy Cane Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Candy Cane Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These soft, thick, and chewy Chocolate Peppermint M&M Cookies are the perfect easy Christmas cookie recipe! The green and red make them extra festive! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/chocolate-peppermint-m-and-m-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chocolate Peppermint M&M Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Chocolate Peppermint M&M Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Pint-Sized Baker</p><p>These go beyond basic buckeyes – there's a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://pintsizedbaker.com/easy-buckeye-candies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Buckeye Candies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Easy Buckeye Candies</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>Mint Chocolate Biscotti is the perfect cookie for dunking in coffee. Chocolate biscotti with chocolate chips, and peppermint, dunked in melted Andes! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/andes-mint-chocolate-biscotti/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mint Chocolate Biscotti.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Mint Chocolate Biscotti.</strong></a></p>
<p>Dizzy Busy And Hungry</p><p>Delicious, elegant holiday shortbread cookies made with real coffee, dipped in white chocolate, and dusted with instant coffee powder! Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/coffee-shortbread-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:White-Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>White-Chocolate Dipped Coffee Shortbread</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>This Easy Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Fudge is the perfect recipe for you if you think you can’t make fudge. Creamy, no fail, and tastes like a snickerdoodle! </p><p>Get th recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/easy-cinnamon-snickerdoodle-fudge/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Fudge;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Fudge</strong></a></p>
<p>The Lean Green Bean</p><p>These No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Bites are simple, healthy and ready in minutes. This gluten-free recipe would make a great addition to your holiday cookie tray! </p><p>Get the recipe: <strong><a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/no-bake-peppermint-chocolate-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Bites;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Bites</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/241369/donnaelick/ultimate-homemade-holiday-gift-peppermint-oreo-candy-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Holiday Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Easy Holiday Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These Frosted Candy Cane Mocha Cookies will be love at first bite! These are sure to become a favorite for everyone and a new Christmas cookie tradition! </p><p>Get th recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/frosted-candy-cane-mocha-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Frosted Candy Cane Mocha Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Frosted Candy Cane Mocha Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Mom On Time Out</p><p>If you love coconut, boy are you in for a treat today! These easy <em><strong>Almond Joy Cookies</strong></em> take just four ingredients and don’t even require a mixer! No beating, no chilling, just mix ’em up and throw ’em in the oven EASY! You’re going to love these ooey gooey fabulous cookies! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.momontimeout.com/2016/07/almond-joy-cookies-just-4-ingredients/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Almond Joy Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Almond Joy Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>Mint Chocolate Sugar Cookie Pinwheels are soft, chewy, and so pretty! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/mint-chocolate-sugar-cookie-pinwheels/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mint Chocolate Sugar Cookie Pinwheels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Mint Chocolate Sugar Cookie Pinwheels</strong></a></p>
<p>Life Made Sweeter</p><p>Classic Pecan Snowball Cookies are the perfect classic treat for your holiday cookie platter. They are buttery, melt in your mouth shortbread like cookies with chopped pecans. </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://lifemadesweeter.com/2013/12/classic-pecan-snowball-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Classic Pecan Snowball Cookie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Classic Pecan Snowball Cookie</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies are perfectly chewy with a crisp edge. The addition of peppermint crunch chips makes these a perfect Christmas cookie! </p><p>Get th recipe <a href="http://backforseconds.com/peppermint-crunch-sugar-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Peppermint Crunch Sugar Cookies</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Add A Pinch</p><p>Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies make an easy delicious buttery cookie that comes together quickly! Perfect for special occasions and holidays, these spritz cookies are a favorite! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://addapinch.com/classic-buttery-spritz-cookies-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Classic Buttery Spritz Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>Learn how to Make Thick, Soft, Chewy Snickerdoodles! These are a must make for your Christmas cookie trays! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/how-to-make-thick-soft-chewy-snickerdoodles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Thick, Soft, Chewy Snickerdoodles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Thick, Soft, Chewy Snickerdoodles</strong></a></p>
<p>Queen of My Kitchen</p><p>These stunning Christmas cookies are much less work than regular sugar cookies, but no less beautiful. </p><p>Get the recipe: Raspberry Filled Christmas Tree Cookies</p>

Queen of My Kitchen

These stunning Christmas cookies are much less work than regular sugar cookies, but no less beautiful.

Get the recipe: Raspberry Filled Christmas Tree Cookies

<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>Cherry Cordial Chocolate Cookies are are rich and chewy with pockets of cherry cordial kisses sprinkled throughout! Perfect for Christmas! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/cherry-cordial-chocolate-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cherry Cordial Chocolate Cookies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Cherry Cordial Chocolate Cookies</strong></a></p>
<p>Cakes Cottage</p><p>These candy cane Oreo truffles could be new Christmas tradition that you could start with your family. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="http://cakescottage.com/2014/12/05/candy-cane-oreo-truffles/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Candy Cane Oreo Truffles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Candy Cane Oreo Truffles</strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/962814/lorilange/best-holiday-candy-cane-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:12 Best Candy Cane Holiday Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">12 Best Candy Cane Holiday Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Back For Seconds</p><p>These are light, and simple, but boy, are they ever delicious! </p><p>Get the recipe: <a href="http://backforseconds.com/butter-almond-meltaways/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Butter Almond Meltaways;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp"><strong>Butter Almond Meltaways</strong></a></p>

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