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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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 family wants for Christmas, so I don't even make decorated cutout cookies anymore. —Norene Laessig, Stratford, Wisconsin

Peanut Butter Jumbos

15 reviews

Oats, peanut butter and chocolate make these soft, chewy cookies hearty and nutritious. My whole family agrees this recipe is...


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Mole New Mexican Wedding Cookies

5 reviews

Heat and sweet is such an amazing combination. I added chili powder and chocolate chips to give a new twist...


Sweetheart Slices

1 review

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


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...

Almond Chocolate Biscotti

14 reviews

These white chocolate-drizzled cookies are a cinch to make, so I’m always happy to whip up a batch. This is...


Chocolate-Mint Dream Sandwich Cookies

4 reviews

For the family cookbook, my cousin submitted a cookie I've tinkered with, and it’s a showstopper. These dreamy cookies with...

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...


Chocolate Chip & Cookie Butter Thumbprints

2 reviews

I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...


Cherry-Chocolate Chip Biscotti

2 reviews

A delicious “dunker,” our Test Kitchen’s biscotti is chock-full of dried cherries and chocolate chips. Wrapped in colored cellophane and...


Chocolate Coconut Oaties

1 review

There are those nights when you just need a sweet treat. I hit the pantry and improvised this recipe on...

Crescent Chip Cookies

2 reviews

With their cute curved shape, crescents always make charming additions to a Christmas platter. I dip the cooled cookies in...


Toffee Cranberry Crisps

14 reviews

I've had more friends request this recipe than any other cookie recipe I have. The combination of cranberries, chocolate chips...


Snowy Mountain Cookies

3 reviews

I was so excited to bake these with my mom after coming home from studying abroad in Germany. They remind...


Norwegian Chocolate Chip Cookies

3 reviews

My best friend, Amber, taught me how to make this classic Norwegian dessert. They are a great mash-up of a...


Rocky Road Cookie Cups

1 review

Traditional rocky road ice cream has nuts, marshmallows and chocolate. Using prepared cookie dough makes it easy to put the...

Surprise Meringues

5 reviews

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


Mini Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

1 review

I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual...