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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    Lemon Macarons

    These light and airy lemon macarons are perfect for special occasions or to give as gifts. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Strawberry Macarons

    These strawberry macarons have a sweet surprise in the filling: strawberry jam. To keep the jam contained, pipe the frosting...


    Greek Easter Bread (Tsoureki)

    While this rich, sweet Greek Easter bread, also known as tsoureki, is traditionally served during the spring, it can be...



    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


    Hanukkah Cookies

    1 review

    Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings....

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    Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies

    5 reviews

    Only four ingredients and one bowl are needed for these healthy peanut butter cookies. If you want to make this...


    Snowman Oreo Balls

    4 reviews

    Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...


    Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos

    1 review

    Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but...


    Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies

    1 review

    These three-ingredient peanut butter coconut cookies are easy to make, so you'll always have time to make a quick batch....

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    Campfire Cookies

    The start of cold weather here in Colorado means bonfire season. What better way to celebrate than with these campfire...


    Easy Scottish Shortbread

    1 review

    These traditional butter cookies require only three ingredients. They’re so yummy, you won’t be able to stop at just one!...


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    Santa’s Elf Cookies

    These rosy-cheeked elf cookies will make a showstopping addition to your holiday cookie tray. Or set them atop cupcakes for...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    4 reviews

    Even without butter or eggs, these vegan peanut butter cookies are still soft and chewy. No one will be able...

    Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies

    15 reviews

    This recipe for caramel apple cookies is a fun twist on traditional oatmeal raisin. These treats are hard to resist!...


    Oma’s Marzipan Stollen

    4 reviews

    My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...


    Pumpkin Sage Beurre Noisette Cookies

    3 reviews

    In a world of pumpkin spice flavor, these fluffy cookies are my top choice. The infusion of fresh sage gives...


    Caramel Chex Mix

    2 reviews

    This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...


    Honey Walnut Delights

    5 reviews

    Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    1 review

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    20 reviews

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


    Basil Salt

    1 review

    This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...


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    Snow Globe Keepsake Cookies

    2 reviews

    Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...

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    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    14 reviews

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...


    Cinnamon Roll Macarons

    4 reviews

    These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


    Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme

    3 reviews

    I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...


    Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

    2 reviews

    This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...


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    Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...


    Vermont Maple Cookies

    26 reviews

    I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years...