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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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 get two kinds of cookies from one dough! They're perfect for including in gift boxes.—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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....


Glazed Candied Fruit Cookies

Even if your family doesn't care for fruitcake, they'll love these festive cookies studded with candied fruit and pecans. A...


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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,...


Chocolate Mint Creams

2 reviews

This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone's cookie request list. I make at...


Date Swirl Cookies

9 reviews

My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookie—including these crisp and chewy treats. —Donna Grace, Clancy,...


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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,...


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...


Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

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


Icebox Honey Cookies

14 reviews

My Grandma Wruble always had a batch of these cookies in the cookie jar and another roll in the refrigerator...


Cappuccino Flats

5 reviews

These coffee-flavored cookies are so delicious they make my own kitchen seen like a gourmet bakery!

Sugar Cookie Slices

5 reviews

I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than...


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...


Pecan Pumpkin Pie Pinwheels

These pie-like cookie spirals are a pretty way to bring pumpkin flavor to dessert any time of the year.—Kathy Yarosh,...


Cherry Icebox Cookies

10 reviews

The maraschino cherries add colorful flecks to these cookies. As a home economics teacher, I often supplied treats for school...


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Holiday Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

I add a hint of lemon to these delightful Christmas sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to...


Rainbow Butter Cookies

3 reviews

Our family can't get through the holidays without these fun, colorful cookies. They come out of my oven by the...


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Bite-Sized Cinnamon Roll Cookies

25 reviews

If you love cinnamon rolls and spiced cookies, make a bite-sized version that combines the best of both worlds. These...


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...


Angel Wings

12 reviews

I knew I'd hit a winner with these crisp and simple angel wings when my sister first sampled them. After...

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...


Lemon Lover’s Cookies

38 reviews

These light cookies will melt in your mouth. They're sure to be a hit wherever you serve them. —Virginia Dillard,...


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


Simply Sesames

1 review

My kitchen counter is covered with these crispy crowd-pleasers at Christmastime. I make them for friends and family. I also...


Slice ‘n’ Bake Fruitcake Cookies

5 reviews

A cross between classic fruitcake and buttery cookies, these treats are perfect for Christmas. Each one is chock-full of raisins...


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...