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.
Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints
Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty, too. Everybody looks forward to munching on them during the holidays. —Elizabeth Marino, San Juan Capistrano, California
Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups
Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake...
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a...
Chocolate-Filled Cookies with Peppermint Frosting
Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and...
Jumbo Chocolate Cutouts
The recipe for these light cookies has been passed down from generation to generation. Have a little extra fun with...
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
When I baked this moist, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe for the first time, my three preschool children went wild...
Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I've never received so many compliments on my...
Envelopes of Fudge
Sealed inside a golden crust is a delicious special delivery—a fudgy walnut filling that's almost like a brownie. These cookies...
Chocolate Reindeer
These cute cutout reindeer really fly off the plate when my brother's around. They're his favorite! The subtle chocolate color...
Orange Shortbread with Spicy Dark Chocolate
Of all the cookies I've made over the years, shortbread is the one that won't last 24 hours in our...
Chocolate Alfajores
Chocolate alfajores, also known as alfajores de chocolate, are a popular South American dessert made of slightly sweetened shortbread cookies...
Chocolate Cutout Cookies
I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don't like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile...
Chocolate Almond Crescents
If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...
Chocolate Walnut Crescents
I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They're so pretty sprinkled with...
Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies
Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...
Chocolate-Glazed Doughnut Cookies
My little nieces love to help decorate these doughnut-shaped cookies. They top them with sprinkles, chopped pecans or crushed candy...
German Chocolate Tassies
My son and I love chocolate, so I made this brownie-like recipe to satisfy any chocolate lover. The pecans add...
Black Forest Thumbprint Cookies
My creation is special because I have captured the flavors of two classic desserts, Black Forest Cake and Cherries Jubilee...
Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts
I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into...
Double Delights
You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...
Whoopie Cookies
I don’t always have time to make whoopie pies from scratch, so I tweaked a cake mix recipe to create...
Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies
At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
These cookies are so simple, children can help prepare them. They taste delicious and look festive on cookie trays. —Agnes...
Chocolate Shortbread Trees
You can use this rollout chocolate cookie dough to create all kinds of shapes and sizes, but I like to...
Double-Dipped Shortbread Cookies
My mom and her friend did a lot of cookie swaps together. They were always finding new recipes to share,...
Chocolate-Hazelnut Crinkle Cookies
Santa won't leave a crumb on the plate when you set out these rich and tender confections. The hazelnut flavor...
Chocolate Mint Delights
I tuck a chocolate-covered peppermint patty into every one of these rich cookies. The drizzle on top adds a nice...
Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies
Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for...
Contest-Winning Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside,...
Cathedral Cookies
Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...