10 Slice-And-Bake Cookies For Easy Holiday Baking

While chestnuts roasting on an open fire sounds nice, Southerners would much rather have homemade cookies baking in the oven. Whether you're heading to a church potluck, bake sale, or cookie decorating party, we love an excuse to break out our tried-and-true recipes. There's just one problem: Many cookie techniques tend to be complicated and time-consuming. With the holiday season comes jam-packed schedules, so most folks don't have extra time to spend in the kitchen. Slice-and-bake cookies are a holiday miracle. Simply mix together your favorite ingredients and freeze the dough in a log-shape in advance of your festive occasion. To help maintain the log shape, place your raw cookie dough into a paper towel roll or other tube-shaped object while it sits in the fridge or freezer. They'll be ready to pop in the oven when the time comes. Slice-and-bake Christmas cookies come in a variety of indulgent flavors. Ginger shortbread, Belgian spice, chocolate-orange swirls, and colorful pinwheel cookies are just a few of our favorites. Read on to find your perfect match.