Easy Pillsbury Christmas Cookies
These Easy Pillsbury Christmas Cookies are the ultimate holiday shortcut! By stacking festive Pillsbury sugar cookie shapes on chocolate chip cookie dough, you get adorable double-decker cookies with minimal effort and maximum festive flair. Perfect for busy schedules, baking with kids, or last-minute cookie exchanges — ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 package (36 oz) Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough (or any refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough)
- 1 package Pillsbury Christmas Tree Shape Sugar Cookie Dough (pre-decorated holiday designs)
- Optional: extra chocolate chips for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Divide chocolate chip cookie dough into 20 equal portions (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Roll each portion into a ball and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly to create an even surface.
- Place one uncooked Pillsbury Christmas sugar cookie on top of each flattened dough ball, cleanest side facing up.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes, until edges are golden and the sugar cookie tops are set. Centers should look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Arrange cooled cookies on a festive platter and enjoy. Perfect for gifting or cookie exchanges!