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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Mango Fudge Refrigerator Ribbon Cookies

2 reviews

I’ve always thought that a ribbon cookie is especially nice. Although it’s a single cookie, it really seems like two or three different cookies because of its lovely layers of flavor. These refrigerated ribbon cookies have a rich chocolate layer balanced by a bright orange-mango layer—a very special combination. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Crisp and chewy with a creamy filling, these perfectly pepperminty cookies taste just like a popular brand. You absolutely cannot...


Lemon Meltaways

11 reviews

Both the cookie and the frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Your family won't be able to...


Lemon Thyme Icebox Cookies

3 reviews

I found this recipe at my grandmother's house, and I made it as soon as I got home. The lovely...


Icebox Cookies

6 reviews

This cookie recipe from my 91-year-old grandmother was my grandfather's favorite. She still makes them and sends us home with...

Cherry Pistachio Cookies

2 reviews

Dried cherries, crunchy nuts, bits of orange, white chocolate—there's a lot to love in this cookie! It's very different from...


Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies

11 reviews

Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...

Almond Icebox Cookies

1 review

With a roll of this cookie dough on hand, I can serve freshly baked cookies in a snap. —Elizabeth Montgomery,...


Finnish Christmas Cookies

2 reviews

"My friend bakes these cookies at Christmas," says Judith Outlaw of Portland, Oregon. "They're popular at cookie exchanges, but my...


Coconut Slice & Bake Cookies

8 reviews

Tinting flaky white coconut reminds me of snowflakes falling under holiday lights. The reds and greens add colorful Christmas wonder....


Chocolate Orange Rounds

1 review

I send these chocolate orange cookies to family and friends in other areas of the country. The two-tone treats deliver...

Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies

5 reviews

During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...


Cherry Christmas Slices

19 reviews

Brilliant red and green candied cherries add extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is...


Sweetheart Slices

1 review

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


Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

10 reviews

This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I've never received so many compliments on my...


Aunt Ione’s Icebox Cookies

5 reviews

Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...

Cranberry Slices

10 reviews

The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American...


Surefire Sugar Cookies

3 reviews

You can invite kids to help make these easy treats. Sometimes I melt white coating instead of chocolate chips because...


Frosted Eggnog Cookies

26 reviews

Eggnog stars in both the cookie and frosting in this new-found recipe, imparting a subtle holiday flavor.—Amanda Taylor, Glen Ewen,...


Homemade Chocolate Shortbread

11 reviews

This recipe has been in my files for a long time...probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate...


Butter Pecan Icebox Cookies

3 reviews

My grandmother used to bake very similar cookies. As a little girl, I always loved their butterscotch flavor and was...


Slice ‘n’ Bake Lemon Gems

31 reviews

Rolled in colorful sprinkles, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are pretty enough for a party. I make a lot of them for...


Ribbon Icebox Cookies

2 reviews

Three ribbons of flavor—cherry, chocolate and poppy seed—combine into one tender, Neapolitan-style cookie. My mom made these when we were...


Double Delights

3 reviews

You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...


Coconut Chocolate Slices

These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut center travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...

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Sinterklaas Cookies

2 reviews

After opening our gifts on Christmas Eve as children, we would make these cookies for Santa Claus to snack on...


Watermelon Slice Cookies

29 reviews

Once when I made these butter cookies for a party, a neighbor thought they were so attractive that she froze...


Striped Icebox Cookies

8 reviews

I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...


Pinwheels and Checkerboards

14 reviews

My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...


Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

6 reviews

My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


Apricot Raisin Rugelach

Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling....