This is the ultimate Christmas cookie decorating hack! If your holiday schedule is packed, the last thing you need is a messy baking project. This hack uses store-bought Fudge Striped Cookies as a base to create adorable, festive treats in just 5 minutes—perfect for a no-mess craft with toddlers or a last-minute party contribution.
We’ll show you exactly what three items you need to buy and three super-simple ways to turn a plain cookie into a stunning, no-bake Christmas dessert. It’s the simplest way to get that holiday feel without the stress.
These easy Christmas cookies are yummy and look super festive. I’ve done this same thing in the past for lots of other events and holidays and it works great. The good thing about it, is that it’s almost impossible to mess up! Kids can make these with very little help and they’ll be delicious no matter what.
Our Favorite Easy Christmas Cookies Decorating Hack
Here is what you’ll need:
- Fudge Stripe Cookies
- Green candy melts
- Red candy melts
- Sprinkles
- Plastic baggy
How to make easy Christmas cookies
Melt each of your candy melts one at a time and put them in a plastic baggy. Clip a tiny piece of the corner of the bag and squeeze to drizzle the chocolate onto the cookie.
Some people drizzle chocolate with a spoon, but for me, it never quite works out right. I like the plastic bag trick a little better.
Add a few sprinkles before it dries. Then, do the next color and add more sprinkles.
Put the cookies in the fridge for a few minutes so they will harden quicker, and you’re done! See, told ya’ it was simple!
These Christmas cookies are so easy to make and they are beautiful. You can switch it up for any holiday by just changing the color of the chocolate and sprinkles.
You can change the colors of the candy melts and sprinkles for all sorts of things: other holidays, birthdays, we even made them in the colors of our favorite baseball team for opening day.
Check out these other quick recipes in our winter holiday baking hub. It’s your go-to guide for all our best fall and winter seasonal baking.
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