No Chill Cookie Recipes

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30+ no chill cookie recipes including no chill Christmas cookies! You’ll find classic recipes like cut-out sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, and chocolate chip cookies, plus MANY new & unique options.

Collage of no-chill cookies including sugar cookies, double chocolate cookies, and cinnamon cookies.

30+ No Chill Cookies

There are few feelings worse than getting halfway through a cookie recipe only to realize the dough needs to chill for an hour (or several!) before baking. Frustrating, right? Fortunately, I’ve developed quite a few no chill cookie recipes that will satisfy your craving (or your last-minute party contribution–oops!) fast.

We’ll start off this list with my favorite no chill Christmas cookies. The Christmas baking season can be hectic to say the least, and I have the most appreciation for no chill cookies when I’m in the trenches of making not-so-timely recipes like gingerbread men cookies or chocolate crinkle cookies.

overhead of baked sugar cookies that have been cut into snowflake and star shapes

If I had to pick a favorite from this whole list, it would have to be my no chill sugar cookies. I mean really, a no chill cutout cookie!? It feels outrageous to be able to roll and cut out cookies right away without needing to chill the dough first, and yet, it works! Only if you use my recipe though 😉

Let’s get to it!

No Chill Christmas Cookies

1. No Chill Sugar Cookies

Cut-out cookies that hold their shape WITHOUT any chilling! Top with my easy sugar cookie icing or royal icing.

overhead of frosted no-chill sugar cookies showcasing sharp defined edges
4.92 from 70 votes

No-Chill Sugar Cookies

The perfect last-minute dessert! These cookies hold their shape without any chilling, and they have a lovely buttery flavor.
NO CHILL SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

2. Grinch Cookies

How cute are these?! A Christmas version of M&M cookies, these have a subtle peppermint flavor and green color.

Stack of grinch cookies dyed a pale green color and decorated with red and green m&m candies.
5 from 14 votes

Grinch Cookies

Need something unique for your Christmas cookie tray? Some green coloring and a tiny amount of peppermint extract makes these Grinch cookies festive and satisfying!
GRINCH COOKIES RECIPE

3. Snickerdoodles

A Christmas classic! I’m including a few more no chill snickerdoodle cookies further down. See also my cookie butter snickerdoodles and pumpkin snickerdoodles!

Crackly topped snickerdoodle cookies laying on top of each other.
4.96 from 83 votes

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft and chewy snickerdoodles can be yours in less than 30 minutes! My recipe is designed to keep its soft texture for days.
SNICKERDOODLES RECIPE

4. Soft & Chewy Gingersnaps

Unlike classic gingersnaps, this recipe has a soft and chewy texture (similar to molasses cookies!).

Cookies on white plate
4.92 from 75 votes

Soft & Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

Prefer your gingersnaps less snappy? This recipe makes SOFT and chewy cookies with just the right amount of spice.
SOFT & CHEWY GINGERSNAPS RECIPE

5. Spritz Cookies

An old-fashioned no chill cookie recipe! We love making these and decorating with a simple vanilla glaze and sprinkles.

Colorful and festive spritz cookies shaped like wreaths, trees, and snowflakes on a wood cutting board.
5 from 14 votes

Buttery Spritz Cookies

Fast, easy, customizable and minimal decorating–what's not to like? These classic cookies are a Christmas favorite.
SPRITZ COOKIES RECIPE

6. Peppermint Bark Cookies

Love peppermint bark? You need to try these cookies!

Overhead view of chocolate peppermint bark cookies that have been half dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes.
4.97 from 33 votes

Peppermint Bark Cookies

Rich chocolatey cookies dunked in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes–these are decadent and SO festive!
PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES RECIPE

7. Whipped Shortbread

Only 6 ingredients! This is a super simple no chill cookie recipe. Perfect for dipping in hot cocoa ❄️

pile of whipped shortbread cookies with sprinkles on gold cooling rack
4.88 from 230 votes

Whipped Shortbread Cookies

Whipping the butter and sugar makes these cookies so light and airy! They melt in your mouth, just like classic shortbread.
WHIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE

8. Orange Cranberry Cookies

Cranberry and orange are classic Christmas flavors, and they pair so nicely with this buttery cookie dough. If you like cranberry orange muffins, you’ll love these!

4.93 from 63 votes

Orange Cranberry Cookies

Infused with orange juice and zest as well as fresh cranberries, these cookies have a bright flavor that is oh so festive.
ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES RECIPE

9. Drop Sugar Cookies

No rolling, cutting, or chilling! We like to decorate with sparkling sugars or even cinnamon sugar.

drop sugar cookies on marble surrounded by ornaments
5 from 28 votes

Easy Drop Sugar Cookies

In a rush? Drop sugar cookies will satisfy your craving without any of the fuss from classic sugar cookies.
DROP SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

10. Eggnog Cookies

Similar to lemon meltaway cookies (another no chill cookie recipe!), these eggnog cookies have a super tender texture.

Plate of frosted eggnog cookies with a bite missing from the center cookie.
5 from 6 votes

Eggnog Cookies

Have leftover eggnog? Make these cookies! They are a lovely eggnog flavor and incredible melt-in-your-mouth texture.
EGGNOG COOKIES RECIPE

11. Russian Tea Cakes

These are very similar to snowball cookies (except those need chilling and these don’t!).

russian tea cakes on gold wire cooling rack
5 from 18 votes

Russian Tea Cakes

Not too sweet and perfectly festive! These are equally delicious at baby or bridal showers as they are at Christmas.
RUSSIAN TEA CAKES RECIPE

12. Butter Cookies

Crisp and buttery, these are best served dipped in melted chocolate!

cookies dipped in chocolate on marble surface
4.70 from 100 votes

Butter Cookies

A few simple ingredients come together to make these incredible butter cookies! Make sure you have the right piping tip, or you could run into issues with the dough.
BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE

13. Anise Cookies

Very similar to Italian cookies (also no chill cookies!), these have a lovely anise flavor and soft texture.

Overhead view of anise cookies on a round cooling rack.
4.56 from 9 votes

Anise Cookies

Anise extract (tastes like black licorice!) flavors these classic Italian cookies. They have a hearty texture that is unique and irresistible!
ANISE COOKIES RECIPE

14. Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles

Peanut butter and snickerdoodles?! Yes please! This surprising combination is a BIG hit at my house.

Overhead of peanut butter snickerdoodles on cooling rack
5 from 3 votes

Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles

All the flavors of snickerdoodles, plus a very welcome addition of peanut butter! These are always a hit.
PEANUT BUTTER SNICKERDOODLES RECIPE

15. Butterfinger Cookies

We love making these with leftover Halloween candy! They’d also make a tasty Halloween dessert.

Two butterfinger cookies surrounded by crushed up butterfinger pieces.
5 from 8 votes

Butterfinger Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies packed with crunchy candy bits! Only 15 minutes to prep.
BUTTERFINGER COOKIES RECIPE

16. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Can’t get enough chocolate? This recipe pairs a super chocolatey cookie dough with melty chocolate chips.

Stack of three double chocolate chip cookies.
4.95 from 40 votes

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

A small amount of coffee makes these cookies taste incredibly chocolatey and rich. A must-try recipe!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE

17. Sour Cream Cookies

This old-fashioned no chill cookie recipe has been a family favorite for years.

Sour cream cookies topped with a pale pink frosting on a cooling rack.
5 from 7 votes

Sour Cream Cookies

Sour cream cookies are perfectly soft and cakey. Add the simple frosting on top for best results!
SOUR CREAM COOKIES RECIPE

18. S’mores Cookies

All the flavors of the beloved campfire treat in one easy no-chill cookie recipe! Also try my peanut butter s’mores bars–those are no chill as well.

close-up view of smores cookies topped with chocolate and marshmallows
4.80 from 48 votes

S’mores Cookies

Melty chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and crisp graham crackers come together in these fun s'mores cookies.
SMORES COOKIES RECIPE

19. Praline Cookies

Need a unique cookie recipe? This is it! No candy thermometer or chilling required.

Close-up view of many rows of praline cookies topped with pecan pieces.
5 from 13 votes

Praline Cookies

Chopped pecans in the dough and an easy praline topping make these cookies SO flavorful and cozy.
PRALINE COOKIES RECIPE

20. Strawberry Cookies

Freeze dried strawberries give these cookies a real strawberry flavor without any of the added moisture.

Overhead view of hot pink strawberry cookies on a white marble countertop.
4.85 from 52 votes

Strawberry Cookies

No cake mix, gelatin, or extract! My recipe relies on real strawberries for its incredible flavor.
STRAWBERRY COOKIES RECIPE

21. Cinnamon Cookies

Swirls of cinnamon sugar make these cookies look and taste incredible.

Overhead view of cinnamon cookies on a cooling rack with cinnamon sticks here and there.
4.80 from 54 votes

Cinnamon Cookies

These cookies are a cross between a cinnamon roll and a snickerdoodle. They have a pillowy soft texture and buttery flavor!
CINNAMON COOKIES RECIPE

22. Potato Chip Cookies

Love salty & sweet? This recipe pairs salty potato chips with classic chocolate chip cookies.

overhead view of potato chip cookies on a parchment lined sheet
4.70 from 10 votes

Potato Chip Cookies

Salty, crunchy potato chips are a welcome addition to classic chocolate chip cookies. Perfect for movie night!
POTATO CHIP COOKIES RECIPE

23. Dirt Cookies

Inspired by the dirt pudding cups of your childhood, this might just be my most fun no-chill cookie recipe!

Cooling rack of dirt cookies topped with gummy worms.
5 from 7 votes

Dirt Cookies

These cookies might look too sweet, but they are perfectly balanced. Gummy worms are optional, but they really sell the “dirt” look!
DIRT COOKIES RECIPE

24. Island Cookies

Such a unique pairing of flavors! These cookies would be so fun at a summer party 🌴

Island cookies topped with coconut and white chocolate chunks resting on a metal cooling rack
5 from 7 votes

Island Cookies

Lime, coconut, macadamia nuts, and white chocolate come together in this tropical no chill cookie recipe.
ISLAND COOKIES RECIPE

25. Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Brown butter makes everything better right? Also try my brown butter chocolate chip cookies!

Stack of four brown butter snickerdoodle halves.
5 from 10 votes

Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Brown butter elevates classic snickerdoodles to a whole new level. No chilling required!
BROWN BUTTER SNICKERDOODLES RECIPE

26. Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

No chilling, rolling, or cutting required! Not to be confused with copycat lofthouse cookies, these are rich and buttery frosted sugar cookies.

Overhead view of rows of soft frosted sugar cookies topped with pink frosting and sprinkles.
4.96 from 21 votes

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

Classic sugar cookies topped with a perfectly sweet buttercream frosting–what's not to like?
SOFT FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

27. Brown Butter Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies

An incredibly gourmet take on classic chocolate chip cookies! These are a must try.

Close-up view of brown butter and bourbon cookies on a metal cooling rack.
4.94 from 16 votes

Brown Butter Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gourmet cookie alert! This recipe pairs brown butter, bourbon, chopped chocolate, and flaky sea salt.
SOFT FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

28. Rice Krispie Cookies

If you like rice krispie treats, you need to try this recipe! Also give my recipe for cornflake cookies a try–that’s a no chill cookie recipe too!

Rice krispie cookies surrounded by mini marshmallows and cereal pieces.
4.34 from 18 votes

Rice Krispie Cookies

A fun twist on the classic treats, these cookies are packed with cereal bits and gooey marshmallows. The texture is unreal!!
RICE KRISPIE TREAT COOKIES RECIPE

29. Rocky Road Cookies

Like the ice cream, but in cookie form! These are loaded with texture.

Overhead view of Rocky road cookies arranged in rows on a cooling rack.
5 from 7 votes

Rocky Road Cookies

No mixer and no chilling! The soft, chocolatey base pairs so well with the crunchy nuts and gooey marshmallows.
ROCKY ROAD COOKIES RECIPE

30. Butter Pecan Cookies

If you love pecans, also try my recipe for pecan sandies–that’s a no chill cookie recipe too!

Butter pecan cookies piled onto a white plate.
4.87 from 117 votes

Butter Pecan Cookies

Toasted pecans, butter, and brown sugar flavor these incredibly flavored (but still super easy!) cookies.
BUTTER PECAN COOKIES RECIPE

31. White Chocolate Chip Cookies

White chocolate lovers simply must try this recipe! It’s different from my recipe for white chocolate macadamia nut cookies (which requires chilling!).

Stack of white chocolate chip cookies with the top cookie missing a bite.
5 from 11 votes

White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Carefully designed to be soft and chewy, these white chocolate cookies are a fast favorite. Light brown sugar complements the white chocolate flavor nicely!
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE

32. Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Cocoa and cinnamon pair together beautifully in these cozy chocolate snickerdoodles. Also try my churro cookies if you like this combination!

Chocolate snickerdoodles on a cooling rack after baking.
4.95 from 20 votes

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Sure, you've tried classic snickerdoodles, but what about chocolate snickerdoodles? This twist is surprisingly cozy.
CHOCOLATE SNICKERDOODLES RECIPE

33. Orange Cookies

Made with real orange zest and juice, this no chill cookie recipe packs a PUNCH of flavor 🍊

Two orange cookies stacked on top of each other with the top cookie missing one bite.
5 from 14 votes

Orange Cookies

Perfect for spring, Christmas, or anytime! Orange cookies have an amazing fresh orange flavor and soft, tender texture.
ORANGE COOKIES RECIPE

34. Gourmet Sugar Cookies

So simple, yet SO good! These are a favorite from my collection of gourmet cookies 🩷

Thick and soft gourmet sugar cookies that have been rolled in sugar before baking.
5 from 17 votes

Gourmet Sugar Cookies

What makes a gourmet sugar cookie? A hefty pour of vanilla (maybe a bit of almond extract too!), a thick and super soft texture, and a sparkling sugar coating.
GOURMET SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

35. Pudding Cookies

A packet of instant pudding makes these cookies SUPER soft and chewy!

Chocolate chip pudding cookie stack
4.92 from 23 votes

Pudding Cookies

Grab your favorite pudding flavor and make these pudding cookies! I personally love using the vanilla, caramel, and cheesecake flavors.
PUDDING COOKIES RECIPE

Frequently Asked Questions

Does chilling cookie dough really make a difference?

Yes, and I will never endorse skipping the chilling step in a recipe that calls for it.

As a recipe developer, I know firsthand the importance and sometimes necessity of chilling cookie dough. It allows flavors to develop, helps cookies maintain their shape in the oven, and encourages a soft texture.

However, sometimes you simply *don’t* have time for that, but you still need amazing cookies. That’s where this collection comes in handy; I carefully designed today’s recipes to be full of flavor and beautiful textures without even a minute of fridge time. Ta da! 🪄

What happens if I don’t chill my cookies?

If your recipe calls for chilling and you skip it, you could end up with an unmanageable dough, cookies that spread too much or are crispy, or even bland cookies.

You must use a specific no chill cookie recipe if you don’t have time to chill your cookie dough; otherwise you will run into issues. I always recommend following the recipe!

Can you freeze cookie dough?

Absolutely! I have an entire post dedicated to this topic. Head over to how to freeze cookie dough for instructions for freezing every type of cookie dough, from filled and sugar-coated thumbprint cookies to cutout cookies like my chocolate sugar cookies.

Bite missing from a soft frosted sugar cookie topped with pink icing and sprinkles.

Are there any other no chill cookie recipes you’d like to see from me? Please leave me a comment with your requests below!

Also be sure to check out my collection of no-bake desserts–perfect for when you’re feeling a bit lazy or need a break from your oven 😉

Enjoy!

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  1. Diane Bales says:

    Thanks so much for all these great cookie recipes! I’ve been looking for new ideas this year, and I know my family will love many of them. I can’t wait to get baking!