The 3-Ingredient Holiday Treats Bakers Call 'Too Easy to Pass Up'

Sweeten your holiday season with these crowd-pleasing holiday treats that come together with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for last-minute guests or festive gatherings, these easy recipes will have everyone reaching for seconds. Don’t be surprised if you get recipe requests all winter long!

Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
GingerBrave-inspired gingerbread cookies, spiced and festive, decorated with royal icing to resemble the beloved Cookie Run Kingdom character. Save
GingerBrave-inspired gingerbread cookies, spiced and festive, decorated with royal icing to resemble the beloved Cookie Run Kingdom character. | frizplo.com
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Chewy Spiced Gingerbread Bites

GingerBrave-inspired gingerbread cookies, spiced and festive, decorated with royal icing to resemble the beloved Cookie Run Kingdom character.
GingerBrave-inspired gingerbread cookies, spiced and festive, decorated with royal icing to resemble the beloved Cookie Run Kingdom character. | frizplo.com

Perfectly spiced and chewy, these bite-sized gingerbread cookies are made with molasses for deep flavor—ideal for sharing over hot cocoa.

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Warm Toasty Mitten Cookies

A delightful display of Warm & Toasty Mitten Cookies, iced with colorful, festive royal icing.
A delightful display of Warm & Toasty Mitten Cookies, iced with colorful, festive royal icing. | frizplo.com

"These mitten cookies are the cutest on my holiday platter and the royal icing is so fun to personalize! They’re a new family tradition." —Karen L.

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Candy Cane Swirl Cookies

Freshly baked Candy Cane Swirl Cookie Platter shows delightful, swirly cookies perfect for sharing this holiday season.
Freshly baked Candy Cane Swirl Cookie Platter shows delightful, swirly cookies perfect for sharing this holiday season. | frizplo.com

Buttery sugar cookie dough swirled with a hint of peppermint makes these festive treats impossible to resist—perfect for cookie swaps.

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