Super Easy Christmas Cookie Cake!

Looking for an easy, non-pie Christmas dessert idea? Here's how to make a super easy Christmas Cookie Cake! A guaranteed holiday hit!

Some of my very favorite Christmas memories revolve around baking.

My mom always did such a good job of baking multiple batches of multiple cookies, cakes, and fudge.

One year she hosted 4 families for a Christmas party and baked each one a gingerbread house - from scratch - to decorate.

I love the memories (and the cookies!), but in this season of working-mom life, I do not have the time for all of that.

And, sure, plain cookies are fine. But if you want to take it up a notch with little to no extra effort?

Enter: the Christmas cookie cake.

You can of course use any cookie cake recipe, but using place + bake cookies makes it a super easy, 3-minute task.

And, can you resist those cute snowmen cookies? Or Santas, elves, or reindeer? I sure can't!

I hesitate to even call this a recipe - it's just assembly! Here's how easy it is to make:

How to Make a Christmas Cookie Cake

Ready to get started?

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Refrigerated Chocolate Chip OR Sugar Cookie Dough
• Refrigerated Christmas-Designed Cookie Dough (Snowmen, Santas, Elves, Reindeer, etc.)
• Red or Green Icing Tube
• Christmas-Themed Sprinkles

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Shape the Dough: Press the chocolate chip/sugar cookie dough into the bottom of a round cake pan. I prefer to use a springform pan for this cake so it's easy to remove.
2. Add Sprinkles: This is optional, but I added a sprinkle of red and green sprinkles at this point, just for some extra holiday fun!
3. Add Christmas Cookies: Place the Christmas-shaped cookies (I used snowmen, but you can choose your favorite) on top and gently press them into the bottom layer.
4. Bake: Bake your cookie at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
5. Cool: Let your cookie cake cool completely before decorating.
6. Decorate: This is where the fun really begins! Use the icing to create a border or add festive designs. Add another sprinkle of holiday magic with your Christmas sprinkles.

This cookie cake is perfect for a last-minute party treat, an easy dessert to make with your kids, or even a sweet holiday gift for neighbors.

Quick, fun, and delicious – it's a surefire way to add some festive cheer to your holiday season!

Happy baking!