Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Giant Buckeye Cookie

13 reviews

I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which is exactly what this cookie is. All you need is a box of cake mix, a few common pantry ingredients, and voila—you have a tasty dessert ready for family and friends in under an hour. You can customize it, too, by substituting other mix-ins for the chocolate chips. We serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Arianna Harding, Cincinnati, Ohio

Chocolate Chip-Cherry Chunk Cookies

2 reviews

My grandmas and mom created this recipe with chocolate chips, cherries and spices, a combo of their favorite parts of...


Double Chocolate, Orange and Hazelnut Biscotti

2 reviews

Biscotti are easier to make than you might think, and they’re delicious with breakfast or as a snack. They store...


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Mini-Chip Crescent Cookies

This cookie is an absolute necessity on any cookie platter that I put together. It's the only cookie recipe my...


Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti

5 reviews

I came up with this recipe after my husband and I returned from our first trip to Hawaii. Dipping these...

Sweetheart Slices

1 review

You get the flavor of a snickerdoodle plus the texture of a shortbread in these cute cookies. Bake them for...


Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

55 reviews

Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they’re worth it. I make them for every family gathering—and they never...

Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti

3 reviews

I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...


Chocolate Heart Cookies

7 reviews

For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...


Chocolate Nut Cookies

6 reviews

Folks are quick to grab one of these cookies when they see they're chocolate. Once they discover the nuts and...


Brownie Bourbon Bites

6 reviews

Chocolate and chopped pecans flavor these simple, spirited treats. Make a double batch so you can give some as gifts...

Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies

5 reviews

These chocolate chip meringue cookies are one of my most popular recipes. Shape them into hearts for Valentine's Day or...


Red Velvet Cookies

30 reviews

These unique cookies have been a part of our holiday tradition for as long as I can remember. My mother...


Cherry Cordial Cookies

1 review

One of my dad’s favorite candies is chocolate-covered cherry cordials. I decided to re-create the flavor in these cookies. They...


Cherry-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

12 reviews

My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. —Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan


Chocolate Lace Cookies

3 reviews

My mother and I make these elegant lace cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way...

Surprise Meringues

5 reviews

These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy...


Macadamia Nut Cookies

13 reviews

These rich cookies are full of Hawaiian macadamia nuts and chocolate chips. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin