Easy, no-bake Christmas gingerbread cookies are a fun and simple holiday treat to make with kids or for a last-minute party. Using ready-made cookies and a few decorating supplies, you can create adorable gingerbread characters in minutes.
Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies work wonderfully for this project—soft, festive, and ready to decorate.
What you’ll need:
Little Debbie Christmas Gingerbread Soft Cookies
- Store-bought white cookie icing pouch
- Cinnamon candy imperials or snowflake sprinkles
- Pink confetti sprinkles
- Black edible marker
Step 1: Frost each cookie with a thin layer of white icing.
Step 2: While the icing is still wet, press on cinnamon candy imperials or snowflake sprinkles to make buttons. This is a quick, mess-free way to add color and texture.
Decorating is the best part—these no-bake gingerbread cookies make the process easy and enjoyable for all ages.
Step 3: Use a black edible marker to draw a cheerful smile and eyes. If you like, add two pink confetti sprinkles for rosy cheeks to give each gingerbread face extra charm.
Results: Cute, festive, no-bake Christmas gingerbread cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings, classroom parties, or a cozy afternoon of decorating. Because the cookies are already baked, you can focus on creativity—mix and match sprinkles, try different faces, or create themed sets for gift boxes.