If you love cookies that are simple to prep and easy to bake, it’s time to grab a slice of something good—literally. These 13 slice and bake cookies are just the thing for busy days or when you want a stash ready to go. You can freeze the unbaked dough, then slice and bake whenever the craving hits. Go chocolaty, fruity, or nutty—there’s something here for every cookie lover.
Lemon Shortbreads
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These buttery cookies are packed with lemon zest for a fresh, bright flavor. A coating of yellow sanding sugar gives them a light crunch. They’re great for lemon fans and super easy to prep.
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Buttery and tangy, these cookies have bits of cranberry and orange zest throughout. They practically melt in your mouth. They’re a great option for holiday trays or gift boxes.
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Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies
When a chocolate craving hits, these cookies are a fast fix. They’re rich, buttery, and loaded with cacao nibs for extra crunch. You can slice, bake, and be snacking in no time.
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These colorful pinwheel cookies are a fun and festive choice for the holidays. They look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for cookie swaps or a holiday dessert spread.
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Chocolate Matcha Shortbread Cookies
Earthy matcha and rich chocolate make a tasty combo in these crisp cookies. They’re gluten-free and great for dipping in a cup of coffee or tea. A drizzle of chocolate adds extra flair.
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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are deliciously sweet with light berry flavor. Simply delicious!
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
These dark chocolate cookies are rich and crumbly with a deep cocoa flavor. They make a great gift or treat to share. Just slice, bake, and enjoy a chocolatey snack.
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Cacao Nib Hazelnut Cookies
These Cacao Nib Hazelnut Cookies are the perfect shortbread cookie. Lightly sweet, nutty, and crisp, with a punch of chocolate from the cacao nibs.
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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are deliciously sweet with light berry flavor. Simply delicious!
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Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Earl Grey tea adds a light bergamot flavor to these buttery cookies. They’re a simple way to change up your usual shortbread routine. Great with an afternoon cup of tea.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars
Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars blend Rice Krispies cereal and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into a no-bake slab that sets up firm and fudgy. Every bite delivers bold chocolate-and-peanut-butter flavor, so it feels like a full-on dessert, not just another cereal square. Stir, press, chill, and slice—dessert is done without ever turning on the oven.
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Lemon Shortbread Slice and Bakes
These lemon cookies come together quickly and are ready in under 30 minutes. They’re zesty, buttery, and slice like a dream. Great for when you want something sweet in a hurry.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars recipe combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the rich, velvety taste of chocolate. Sweet and slightly salty oats with a luscious fudgy center, these no-bake treats never last long.
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