The holidays are busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip baking homemade cookies. These 3-ingredient cookie recipes are fast, fuss-free and guaranteed to delight everyone. With just a few pantry staples, you can create a variety of flavours — from fudgy brownie bites to chewy coconut macaroons — in a fraction of the time. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just craving a sweet treat, these recipes deliver maximum flavour with minimal effort.
Our top picks: Quick, 3-Ingredient holiday cookies
1. 3-Ingredient Fudgy Brownie Cookies
Ultra-chocolatey and fudgy, these cookies are ready in 15 minutes and perfect for last-minute indulgence. Press slightly for thick bites or leave rounded for extra gooey centers.
These brownie cookies are ultra-fudgy, chocolatey, and come together in minutes with just three pantry staples. Perfect for last-minute holiday baking or a weekend treat that satisfies every chocolate craving.
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These brownie cookies are ultra-fudgy, chocolatey, and come together in minutes with just three pantry staples. Perfect for last-minute holiday baking or a weekend treat that satisfies every chocolate craving.
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2. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Crisp on the outside, soft in the middle. Just peanut butter, sugar and an egg. Sprinkle with flaky salt for a little extra flair.
These classic 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are crisp on the outside, soft in the centre, and come together with pantry staples in minutes — ideal for last-minute holiday baking.
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These classic 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are crisp on the outside, soft in the centre, and come together with pantry staples in minutes — ideal for last-minute holiday baking.
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3. 3-Ingredient Almond Meringue Cookies
Light, airy and naturally gluten-free. Made with egg whites, sugar and finely ground almonds, they’re perfect for elegant holiday gifting.
Light and elegant, these almond meringue cookies are made by folding finely ground almonds into glossy whipped egg whites, creating a delicate cookie with crisp edges and a soft centre.
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Light and elegant, these almond meringue cookies are made by folding finely ground almonds into glossy whipped egg whites, creating a delicate cookie with crisp edges and a soft centre.
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4. 3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons
Chewy, moist and effortless. Sweetened shredded coconut, egg whites and sugar are all you need for a festive treat. Dip the bottoms in chocolate for an extra touch.
Chewy and naturally gluten-free, these coconut macaroons rely on sweetened coconut, egg whites, and sugar for a festive cookie that feels elegant yet effortless.
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Chewy and naturally gluten-free, these coconut macaroons rely on sweetened coconut, egg whites, and sugar for a festive cookie that feels elegant yet effortless.
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5. 3-Ingredient Nutella Cookies
Fudgy and indulgent, these cookies highlight chocolate-hazelnut spread like Nutella. Simple, impressive and loved by kids and adults alike. Chill dough slightly for thicker, bakery-style cookies.
Rich and indulgent, these cookies rely on chocolate hazelnut spread, flour, and eggs for a fudgy texture that feels decadent with minimal effort.
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Rich and indulgent, these cookies rely on chocolate hazelnut spread, flour, and eggs for a fudgy texture that feels decadent with minimal effort.
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3. Why these recipes work
- Minimal ingredients = stress-free holiday baking
- Quick prep = perfect for last-minute treats
- Crowd-pleasing flavours = chocolate, peanut butter, almond, coconut
- Gift-ready = travel and package well in festive tins
