This time of year, everyone is showing off their baking skills. When you don’t actually possess any baking skills, it’s easy to feel a little left out. No one wants to show off their frozen pies and store-bought cookies on Pinterest, but even the worst bakers among us can turn simple ingredients into fancy desserts. Especially that old stand-by, store-bought cookie dough.
With these five dessert recipes, you’ll be able to bring something more impressive than a plate of obviously pre-made cookies to Thanksgiving dinner without having to work much harder than that. In this case, the most difficult task is going to be not eating all of the cookie dough you’re supposed to be serving to friends and family.
Cookie Pie Crust
Pretty much the only way to make a pie better is to give it a buttery cookie crust. When you’re making your holiday pies this season, consider giving your classic pumpkin recipe a boost with an easy to make cookie pie crust. Flatten cookies slightly with a rolling pin, then press into a pie pan and pinch the seams together. Trim the edges, and bake at the temperature recommended on the package. Watch it closely, though — thinner cookies will cook (and burn) more quickly.
Cookie Cake
Instead of giving the grocery store too much money for a mediocre cookie cake, make your own at home. In this case, you basically just bake your cookies too close together until they form one big dessert. Get creative with frosting, caramel, chopped nuts, and other toppings for a really creative birthday cake or party dessert that requires no actual baking skills.
