No Bake Christmas Cookies. Now UPDATED to 25 freezer friendly recipes! (2024)

UPDATED to 25 No Bake Christmas Cookies, easy & freezer friendly! A great collection of the most popular no bake cookies that are great at any time of year but particularly at Christmas when you can make them in advance and freeze them.

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No Bake Christmas Cookies

Folks are always looking for treats like no bake Christmas cookies. Recipes that are pretty easy to make, look good, and taste great too.

Best of all they can be made well in advance and frozen to be enjoyed during the Holidays. Since they don’t require an oven, they are ideal summer treats as well.

I decided to add a fewnew no bake cookies this year for just those reasons.

I then decided, why not throw them together in a single post so that they could be easily found. Click through the links below to be taken to individual recipes.

BONUS RECIPES!

While not strictly considered a cookie bar, these two fudge recipes are also very popular during the Holidays. They make amazing homemade gifts too. People will love you for giving them.

Turtle Fudge

Turtle Fudge

Old Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge

Old Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge

Dec 2019 No Bake Christmas Cookies Update!

So far this year we have added 4 new recipes to this collection taking it up to 25! Stay tuned there may be one or two more before the Holidays.

Summer cookies?

It suddenly it occurred to me that these recipes are absolutely perfect when you don’t want to turn on the oven. Summer cookies galore!

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No Bake Cookies

25 No Bake Christmas Cookies. Easy & freezer friendly!

25 No Bake Christmas Cookies, easy & freezer friendly! A great collection of the most popular no bake cookies that are great at any time of year but particularly at Christmas when you can make them in advance and freeze them.

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White Chocolate Nanaimo Bars

White Chocolate Nanaimo Bars. A brand new twist on the classic no bake Canadian cookie bar, featuring the flavours of white chocolate and vanilla.

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Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars

Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars. Chocolate and coffee is a naturally delicious flavour combination that comes together perfectly in these incredible no bake cookie bars.

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The Nanaimo Bar Recipe Collection

The Nanaimo Bar Recipe Collection. From a new and improved classic Nanaimo bar recipe, to great new versions like Irish Cream, chocolate orange or raspberry. These 9 flavours will have you falling in love all over again with Canada’s favourite cookie treat.

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Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars

These delectable, no-bake Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars are a twist on a classic Canadian treat that originated in its namesake town in British Columbia.

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Prince William Squares

Prince William Squares. A downsized version of the UK favourite, chocolate biscuit cake, but made into smaller portions as cookie squares.

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Irish Cream Nanaimo Bars

Irish Cream Nanaimo Bars. One of Canada’s favourite tipples meets one of the country’s iconic cookie bar treats. An absolute must-have for the Holiday freezer!

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Moose Farts

Moose Farts - A super easy to prepare, no-bake cookie treat that kids will love and maybe giggle a little at the name too.

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Mars Bar Cookies

Mars Bar Cookies. A super quick and easy, chocolate and caramel version of Rice Krispie treats using melted mars bars!Simple, but oh so tempting!

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Chocolate Nanaimo Bars

Chocolate Nanaimo Bars. A triple chocolate version of the classic Canadian no bake treat that may well be one of the best chocolate cookie bars you've ever tasted.

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Lime Chiffon Squares

Lime Chiffon Squares. This no bake cookie bar is based upon our very popular Strawberry Chiffon Squares. This version has the bright, tangy flavour of lime you'll love!

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Pineapple Squares

Pineapple Squares - an old time, no-bake Newfoundland Cookie Bar recipe thats been updated with a bit of a reinvention and a new flavour addition.

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No Bake Strawberry Chiffon Squares

These No Bake Strawberry Chiffon Squares are a breeze to make and can even be served as a frozen dessert. In fact that's how many people prefer them.

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Chocolate Orange Nanaimo Bars

Chocolate Orange Nanaimo Bars - a new recipe with a twist on the classic Canadian treat, the Nanaimo bar. Here the sweet center gets infused with tangy orange flavor.

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Easy Chocolate Coconut Balls

These easy chocolate coconut balls are a coconut and chocolate lovers dream. Sweetened condensed milk makes for a moist coconut center you'll love.

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Cherry Marshmallow Balls - easy, no-bake, delicious!

Cherry Marshmallow Balls - an easy no bake recipe using just a few ingredients to make a quick treat whenever you like. Perfect for cookie exchanges!

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Eat More Bar Squares - an easy candy confection!

Eat-More Bar Squares - an easy candy confection! These chewy and crunchy candy squares are the perfect marriage of peanut and chocolate flavours. Great for gift giving at the Holidays too.

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Nanaimo Bars - building a better version.

Nanaimo Bars - building a better version. Try this revamped version of the classic Canadian treatwith a more substantial base layer and an improved filling.

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Mice Cookies

Mice Cookies - these no-bake peanut butter and chocolate confections are a sure fire hit with kids of all ages.

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Winter White Cookies - No bake and freezer friendly.

These Winter White cookies are some of our family favourites during the Holidays, especially. They are easy, no bake and freeze well, making them ideal for your Holiday treat list.

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Marshmallow Roll Cookies - easy, no-bake & freezer friendly! These cookie confections will be popular with all ages, especially around the Christmas season.

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Chocolate Arrowroot Cookie Squares

These old fashioned Chocolate Arrowroot Cookie Squares are an all-time favourite that has been made in my family for decades; great for the freezer too.

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Walnut Oh Henry Bars

Walnut Oh Henry Bars - a scrumptious no-bake cookie bar with a caramely, nutty centre sandwiched between graham crackers and topped with sweet vanilla buttercream frosting.

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Peanut Butter Rocky Road Bars

Peanut Butter Rocky Road Bars . A quick & easy, no bake, old fashioned favourite with marshmallows suspended in a luscious combination of peanut butter and chocolate; with the crunch of roasted peanuts too, if you like.

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Raspberry Nanaimo Bars

A raspberry twist on a Canadian classic cookie bar treat.

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Bourbon Balls…or Rum Balls…or Brandy Balls…or…

Bourbon Balls - These no bake confections are very easy to make and make an elegant addition to any celebration.

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The Perfect Newfoundland Snowballs Recipe

Newfoundland Snowballs - the most searched for Newfoundland recipe on RockRecipes.com. Soft chocolate fudge balls with the goodness of oatmeal and coconut. These freeze exceptionally well and my kids actually prefer to eat them frozen, just like I did as a child.

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FAQs

What type of Christmas cookies can you freeze? ›

Slice-and-bake, cut outs, drop, bar, and some shaped cookies (thumbprints) freeze well. Avoid delicate cookies like tuiles, Florentines, meringues, and any sort of wafer cookie. Pre-baked cookies can be frozen for up to six months.

What are the best cookies to freeze? ›

As a general rule of thumb, 'drop cookies,' which include oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies, and 'cut-out cookies,' such as gingerbread and sugar cookies, are freezer-friendly.

What is the number one Christmas cookie? ›

Based on this data from General Mills, Peanut Butter Blossoms are the most popular Christmas cookie in the country; it's the most-visited cookie recipe in seven states, which means it's the most common favorite cookie in the U.S. That's a pretty high honor!

Can you make cookies ahead of time and freeze them? ›

Baked cookies will keep in the freezer for up to 3 or 4 weeks. After baking, allow cookies to cool completely. Place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to freeze them, then store them in a freezer-safe zip-top storage bag labeled with the name and date.

What Christmas cookies stay fresh the longest? ›

Cookies like shortbread and spritz are great candidates if you want cookies that'll last a while. In the freezer: You can keep shortbread and spritz in the freezer for up to six months.

What is the best container to freeze Christmas cookies? ›

Your best choices are airtight containers (plastic or glass) because they protect the cookies from breaking. Choose shallow, square or rectangular containers with flat bottoms. (Rounded bottoms cause cookies to bend.) Place waxed paper or parchment paper in between layers.

Is it better to freeze cookies with or without frosting? ›

Yes, you can freeze cookies that have icing or frosting on them, but I'd recommend holding off on icing or frosting them before freezing for optimal freshness. You can then thaw the cookies and frost them before eating them!

What cookie dough does not freeze well? ›

Delicate cookie doughs/batters don't hold up well in the freezer. For example, I avoid freezing French macarons batter, madeleine batter, lace cookies batter, and chocolate-swirled meringue batter. Even if you let the doughs/batter thaw first, the results will not be the same.

How to keep cookies soft after freezing? ›

Putting a slice of fresh white bread in the container with the cookies will help the cookies stay soft: fresh bread is moist, and that slice will give up its moisture for the greater good: keeping the cookies from drying out. We recommend white bread so that no flavor is transferred to the cookies.

What is the least favorite Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups. Other low performers included chai sugar cookies (30%), pfeffernusse (31%), spritz cookies (32%), and meringue cookies (34%).

What is in cowboy cookies? ›

They really are fantastic. Basically, for Laura Bush's Famous Cowboy Cookes you take traditional chocolate chip cookie dough and stuff it with oats, coconut, pecans and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Resulting in these oh-so-chewy, flavorful and delicious cookies!

What is the #1 best selling cookie in America? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

How long can you freeze cookies in Ziploc bags? ›

Properly stored in an airtight container or bag, cookies can last in the freezer for up to six months.

What is the best method for freezing cookies? ›

For cookies that are already baked, here's how to freeze them successfully for up to two months.
  1. Be sure the cookies are completely cooled before freezing.
  2. Place the cookies into an airtight container lined with aluminum foil or plastic food wrap.
  3. For best results, wrap the cookies individually in plastic food wrap.

Can you freeze cookies with powdered sugar on them? ›

You can freeze filled cookies, such as thumbprint cookies and cookies that are coated in powdered sugar, such as Mexican wedding cookies either after they are baked or freeze the cookie dough. If you're freezing the baked cookies, wait to fill them or roll in powdered sugar until you're ready to serve.

Are there any cookies that cannot be frozen? ›

Cakey cookies, like madeleines, also don't freeze well. "They begin to lose moisture no matter how tightly they're wrapped," Wenk says. It is possible to resuscitate them with a few minutes in the oven after thawing, but they won't taste the same.

Can you freeze all types of cookies? ›

Drop cookies such as chocolate chip, oatmeal, and snickerdoodles are sturdy enough to freeze and keep on hand. Cut-out cookies including sugar cookies and gingerbread can also be frozen, along with bars and thumbprints. It's best to avoid freezing softer cookies such as meringues, madeleines, and cookies with frosting.

What types of cookie dough freeze well? ›

Most cookie dough freezes well, particularly these kinds: Chocolate Chip Cookie dough is the cookie dough that I most often have in my freezer - I always have some of my perfect chocolate chip cookie dough, along with my small batch cookie dough or my brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough. They all freeze well.

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