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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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 cup of tea. —Amanda Digges, South Windsor, Connecticut

Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

8 reviews

My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...


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Owl Cookies

6 reviews

I came up with these cookies as a treat for my kids’ class parties. Not only do they look cute,...


Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavor and appearance. —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin


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Brown Sugar Shortbread

16 reviews

These rich buttery cookies have just three ingredients! They're a snap to make for a last-minute gift or when guests...

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Cuccidati

17 reviews

The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe for cuccidati I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk,...


Easy Candied Fruit Cookies

1 review

Family and friends always want me to have these for Christmas, so I make lots of them. They're easy to...

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...


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...


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...


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...

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...


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...


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...


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...


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...

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...


Slice & Bake Coconut Shortbread Cookies

11 reviews

Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. —Roberta Otto, Duluth,...


Peppermint Puff Pastry Sticks

5 reviews

I wanted to impress my husband's family with something you'd expect to find in a European bakery, and these chocolaty...


Ginger & Maple Macadamia Nut Cookies

3 reviews

This spiced cookie has a real kick of ginger, similar to traditional German lebkuchen. If you don’t have crystallized ginger,...


Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels

1 review

“With the combination of cranberries, cherries, orange zest and cinnamon, these festive cookies are as fragrant as they are flavorful,“...


Original Brown Butter Refrigerator Cookies

1 review

I especially like these cookies because they’re quick and easy to prepare. I can mix them up in a few...


Lemon Tea Cookies

18 reviews

These sandwich cookies taste rich and buttery and have a lovely lemon filling. The recipe has been in our family...


Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies

4 reviews

This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...

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Mexican Cinnamon Cookies

7 reviews

My extended family shares a meal every Sunday. The aunts and uncles take turns bringing everything from main dishes to...


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


Rainbow Layered Cookies

4 reviews

Balanced beautifully in the sweet spot between cake and cookie, these sensational slices will be the centerpiece of your cookie...


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Palmiers

7 reviews

It takes just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. —Taste...


Pistachio Buttons

9 reviews

This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive...


Honey-Lime Almond Cookies

2 reviews

Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep...