1Pumpkin Whoopie PiesDavid Malosh2Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies
David Malosh
Several fall fruits come together to make these citrusy sweet cookies that are a step up from a classic oatmeal flavor. White chocolate drizzle adds a wonderful finishing touch!
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3Brown Butter Sugar CookiesC.W. Newell
If you thought classic sugar cookies couldn’t get any better, think again! Here, the addition of brown butter gives a decadently rich, nutty, almost caramel-like flavor that’s just so right for the season!
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4Cinnamon Roll CookiesWill Dickey
Who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls? Your guests will be delighted to have them in cookie form to munch on after dinner. They have a buttery rich outside and a warm, spiced inside. And don’t forget that sweet glaze!
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5No-Bake Peanut Butter CookiesWill Dickey
No more oven space on Thanksgiving? No problem! These sweet and salty no-bake cookies are made on the stovetop using quick oats and crunchy pretzels that are bound by a rich peanut butter mixture.
Get the No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies recipe.
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6Soft Sugar CookiesC.W. Newell
You can never go wrong with sugar cookies! Though simple, everyone at your feast will be all smiles when they bite into these treats. Plus, they’re perfect when you’re in a cooking crunch. The recipe requires only seven ingredients and is done in under an hour.
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7GingersnapsC.W. Newell
The ultimate cozy cookie, gingersnaps are so scrumptious and a snap to make, too! They come together using a warm mix of spices and rich molasses, then are topped off with sparkling sugar.
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8Nutella CookiesCaitlin Bensel
If you’ve got any chocolate lovers on your guest list, this is the treat for them! They’re as delicious as they are easy thanks to a five-ingredient, no-mess recipe that consists of chocolate-hazelnut spread and a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
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9Cream Cheese CookiesC.W. Newell
Happen to be making a cream cheese dip for your feast? Well, you can use leftover cream cheese to whip up this dessert. They have a delicate flavor and a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that Ree describes as “utterly dreamy.”
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10Caramel Apple CookiesCaitlin Bensel
From the fresh grated apples and brown butter to the caramel icing—everything about these cookies evokes fall comfort food. They even have little bits of dried apple pieces sprinkled on top!
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11Pumpkin Sugar CookiesCaitlin Bensel
Not only is there plenty of pumpkin flavor in the cookie dough, but it’s also a key ingredient in the sweet glaze on top. Basically, it’s all about the pumpkin when it comes to this recipe!
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12Salted Caramel CookiesDavid Malosh
Ree warns that once you taste these cookies, “you’re going to crave them every minute of every day of every year for the rest of your entire life.” But isn’t that exactly what you want from a dessert recipe?
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13Carrot Cake CookiesWill Dickey
Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger make this cookie perfect for any fall festivities. Plus, carrots are always in season, and honestly, who can say no to cream cheese frosting?
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14Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesCaitlin Bensel
Put a seasonal spin on classic chocolate chip cookies by adding canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. They’re simple ingredients that make a big difference!
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15Apple Pie CookiesRalph Smith16No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Caitlin Bensel
There’s no need to add more work to your plate on Thanksgiving—only food! Luckily, it only takes about five minutes to prep these cookies, then the mixture only has to simmer on the stovetop for a bit.
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17Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesWill Dickey
Both chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies are always crowd pleasers— so combine them for the best of both worlds! A sprinkle of sea salt on top really kicks up the flavor.
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18Brown Sugar Oatmeal CookiesC.W. Newell
If you’re low on oven space this Thanksgiving, you’ll appreciate that these cookies are just as good right out of the oven as they are at room temperature. Ree suggests using dark brown sugar for maximum flavor.
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19Pumpkin SnickerdoodlesWill Dickey
Just like regular snickerdoodles, this pumpkin spice variety has that classic tanginess from the cream of tartar and a sugar-crusted coating that makes them totally irresistible!
Get the Pumpkin Snickerdoodles recipe.
20Football CookiesWill Dickey
For some, Thanksgiving is about the turkey. For others, it’s all about football. If your family falls into that second category, surprise them with these adorable and tasty treats that are reminiscent of the big game. They’ll score all the points this year!
Get the Football Cookies recipe.
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