Looking for a super easy holiday hack for cookie exchanges, festive baking, or giftable treats? It all starts with the dough. We can’t get enough of refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cookie Dough—it’s the yummy head start that helps to whip up a batch of holiday cookie magic in record time. And bonus: with the dough already done, you get to focus on the fun parts! Icing anyone?

Refrigerated Pillsbury™ Cookie Dough is as versatile as it is delicious—it works in so many holiday recipes. From no-fuss versions of seasonal classics to all new holiday creations, it gives you almost infinite options for whipping up fancy cookies without the stress. Whether you're craving peanut butter, gingerbread, or classic sugar cookies, this holiday hack makes it simple to ‘dough’ it yourself!

Fluffy Russian tea cakes, jammy thumbprint cookies, and nutty spicy pfeffernüsse—there are some flavors that feel like the holidays. If you want to put together an epic cookie tray of nostalgic faves for your next holiday get-together (in a fraction of the time), we have you covered with plenty of classic recipes that can be made using premade dough.

Italian cookies are a craveable holiday favorite, and we’ve made them even simpler to make with premade dough. They are pillowy soft, and topped with a delightfully sweet glaze that you can top with your favorite holiday sprinkles for a festive presentation. In fact, you may want to make a double batch of these Easy Italian Cookies, they are sure to disappear fast. If you prefer a cookie with a twist of citrus, try these Italian Orange-Poppy Seed Cookies–they’re a zesty spin on the original, and every bit as simple.

Fruity and festive, thumbprint cookies are a favorite in many families, and these Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies absolutely melt in your mouth. They’re the perfect blend of buttery sugar cookie and luscious raspberry jam. It’s a can’t-miss combination. Crinkle cookies are another easy, nostalgic holiday fave—and our Easy Christmas Crinkle Cookies are a cute and colorful variation. We use red and green gel food coloring to add a pop of red and green that will stand out in any cookie spread.

Pfeffernüsse are classic German Christmas cookies, traditionally flavored with a warm blend of spices like black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Our take on the traditional version includes refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough, spices, toasted pecans, molasses, and orange zest to make a treat that's super simple yet oh-so special.

Another traditional European cookie, Russian tea cakes are full of smooth, nutty flavor. Rolled in powdered sugar, they remind us of fluffy, frosty snowballs. You’ll have a ball baking up our Easiest-Ever Russian Tea Cakes that combine refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough with pecans and vanilla. They’re as adorable as they are tasty!

Now that we’ve covered the classics, it’s time to try something totally new! Premade cookie dough makes it simple to experiment with all kinds of holiday flavors. One of our absolute favorites? Peppermint! These Striped Peppermint Sandwich Cookies are cool and delicious thanks to plenty of yummy peppermint whipped cream filling. Or try these Double Peppermint Crunch Cookies for a little bit of candy cane crunch in every bite.

For a recipe so simple even your littlest chefs can get in on the fun, give these Swirly Christmas Tree Cookies a go. The sugar cookie base is a classic holiday flavor, and the chocolate candy and sprinkle decor really up the festive factor. Or surprise your little ones with an extra-special cookie, with secret sweet treats in the middle! Our Chocolate-Stuffed Mitten Sugar Cookies are a guaranteed way to get holiday smiles.

We love the idea of adding some extra variety to a cookie tray with something deliciously different. These Peanut Butter-Chocolate Truffles definitely fit the bill! Halfway between a cookie and a candy, all you need to whip up these extra-special confections is refrigerated Pillsbury™ Peanut Butter Cookie Dough and semisweet chocolate chips.