Whether you’re baking for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, these quick cookie recipes are perfect for the busy holiday season. Every cookie, from shortbread to snickerdoodles, takes 30 minutes or less to prepare and bake — and most require only one bowl.

This easy lemon curd cookies recipe is for all of those lemon lovers out there! This lemon cookie is made with simple ingredients and a tart lemon curd filling. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and will be impossible to resist!

Place on a greased cookie sheet and flatten with a tumbler dipped in granulated sugar. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes. Remove and make a slight depression in the center. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, checking often. Remove cookies and let cool until ready to fill with jelly.

In fact, some of my holiday favorites have shockingly few ingredients with no decorations necessary, barring the occasional shake of powdered sugar. If you think cookies should be easy to make and easier to consume,

Gingerbread cookies are a quintessential holiday treat, loved for their warm spices and festive charm. Whether you’re decorating them with icing or enjoying them plain, soft gingerbread cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday baking repertoire.