This brilliant Christmas cookie hack transforms store-bought Pillsbury sugar cookies into stunning festive treats that look like you spent hours decorating! With just two types of cookie dough and some colorful sprinkles, you’ll create beautiful layered cookies that are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or last-minute treats.
I love how this recipe takes the stress out of holiday baking while still delivering impressive results. The combination of rolling the base cookies in festive sprinkles and topping them with Christmas tree sugar cookies creates such a professional-looking finish. These cookies are guaranteed to be the hit of any holiday gathering!
How To Make Christmas Cookie Hack
Step 1. This is where the magic happens! I love rolling each sugar cookie ball in those festive sprinkles – the red, white, and green colors make them look so cheerful and Christmas-y. Make sure to roll them generously so you get full coverage, and don’t be afraid to press gently so the sprinkles really stick to the dough.
Step 2. Now comes the fun part – arranging your sprinkle-coated cookies on the baking sheet! I like to give them plenty of space since they’ll spread a bit during baking. When you flatten them, don’t go too thin – you want a nice base that can support the Christmas tree cookie on top.
Step 3. Here’s the genius part of this hack – placing those adorable Christmas tree sugar cookies right on top! I press them down just slightly so they nestle into the base cookie. The contrast between the colorful sprinkled base and the cute Christmas tree design is absolutely perfect and makes these look so professional.
Christmas Cookie Hack
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Sugar Cookies
- Pillsbury Christmas Sugar Cookies
Instructions
- Roll sugar cookies into balls and coat in sprinkles
- Flatten on baking sheet and top with Christmas cookies
- Bake 10-12 minutes until golden
Notes
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