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Erin Stears

Dec 22, 2016

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We all know that not everyone has an abundance of time during the holidays. From shopping to parties, your time is pretty tied up! Check out these 8 quick cookie recipes that will be easy to make time for this season!

1. Peanut Butter Cookies

These bad boys only have 3 ingredients and you probably already have them in your pantry! Ten minutes of prep and you will have a fresh home made batch coming out of the oven in no time!

2. Butter Cookies

Not only do they look cute, they taste great too! I mean, come on, who doesn't swoon at a cookie with butter in the name? Taking only 10 minutes to make you will look like a pro with these gems!

3. Turtle Tassies

Going to a party and want to impress your host? Try out these guys! They are so easy and look like you spent hours, when really they only took you 15 minutes!

4. Lemon Cookies

With only 3 ingredients this is another quick easy option to whip up to impress the fam! Not to mention a nice lemon cookie in a sea of rich chocolates is always a pleasant crowd pleaser!

5. Saltine Toffee

Switch it up a bit and go with a delicious homemade toffee that will take you no time at all. The salt with the Chocolate, the crunch with the creamy, it all just spells YUM!

6. Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

With a whopping 5 ingredients it is hard to go wrong with this scrumptious cookie option. Not only are they different than your average cookie, they look like you spent way more time on them than you did! Everyone wins!

7. Christmas Funfetti Cookies

Get festive with these adorable cookies! They will only take about 15 minutes to prepare! Simple, fast and fabulous!

8. Holly Cookies

Last but not least, try out these no bake Holly Cookies! They are a fan favorite and will fly off of that cookie exchange table!

Now that you have looked at all these delicious cookies it is time to create your own! Spend the 15 minutes with someone you love, make a memory that you will look back on for years to come. Happy Holidays.

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