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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Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Crisp and chewy with a creamy filling, these perfectly pepperminty cookies taste just like a popular brand. You absolutely cannot eat just one. I always need to double the recipe! —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona

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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...


Sweetheart Slices

1 review

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


Contest-Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies

34 reviews

Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside,...


Filled Chocolate Spritz

6 reviews

I like how the creamy mint filling peeks through between the layers of these sandwich cookies. A chocolate drizzle on...

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...


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Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

109 reviews

Our version of the classic cookie is based on a recipe from a California bakery called Hungry Bear. The chocolate...

Browned Butter Spice Cookies

3 reviews

If you like spice cake, you’ll love this recipe! Browned butter, dark chocolate and a splash of rum produce an...


Giant Monster Cookies

28 reviews

Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't...


S’mores No-Bake Cookies

5 reviews

There's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're...


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...

Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

12 reviews

My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn't...


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...


Church Window Cookies

8 reviews

These church window cookies are a hit with kids—the little ones just love the colored marshmallows! —Emmilie Gaston, Wabash, Indiana


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...


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Chocolate-Tipped Butter Cookies

4 reviews

These wonderfully moist morsels are too tempting to resist. They melt right in your mouth. Rather than sprinkling the chocolate...

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...


Chocolate Monster Cookies

3 reviews

My four grandsons started attending "Grandma's cooking school" when they were as young as 4. These easy monster cookies are...


Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

9 reviews

My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...


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...


Macadamia Nut Cookies

13 reviews

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


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...


Chocolate Topped Peanut Butter Spritz

1 review

Peanut butter make these delicious cookies different from other spritz. The chocolate drizzle makes them extra special. —Dolores Deegan, Pottstown,...