51 Best Thanksgiving Cookies for After-Dinner Snacking

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51 Best Thanksgiving Cookies for After-Dinner Snacking1/51 Big Soft Ginger Cookies 177 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don’t care for crunchy gingersnaps. —Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho Nothing says fall like the warming flavors of ginger, cinnamon and molasses. These flavors all come together in these chewy cookies that get a little crunch after being rolled in sugar. 2/51 Fudge-Striped Turkey Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Thanksgiving, my cousin makes these fudge-striped turkey cookies out of prepared cookies and candies. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin It doesn’t get much cuter than these Thanksgiving cookies! Using packaged fudge stripe cookies, you can create these fun turkey confections. Put them out as a pre-dinner treat or nest them among the sweets on your dessert table. 3/51 Pecan Pie Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen

—Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida Love pecan pie?

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like many people in the South, my family loves pecans. In fact, having pecan pie at Thanksgiving isn’t enough—we’ll follow it with these pecan cookies at Christmas. —Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida Love pecan pie? These cookies give you that same flavor—brown sugar and pecans—but in bite-sized form. Before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream or frosting. 4/51 Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I visit friends in Lutsen, Minnesota, I make sure to buy

maple syrup there because I think it’s even better than in Quebec

maple syrup there because I think it’s even better than in Quebec. These delicious cookies can be decorated with sprinkles but they’re just fine as is.—Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Use leaf-shaped cookie cutters to create these sweet Thanksgiving cookies. They have plenty of maple flavor thanks to a generous pour of syrup used in the glaze. 5/51 Caramel Whiskey Cookies 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Yogurt replaces part of the butter in this traditional cookie, but you

would never know

would never know. I get a lot of requests for these and can’t make a cookie tray without them. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California After you’ve mixed a few Thanksgiving drinks, add a splash of whiskey to the caramel topping for these cookies. Drizzled with chocolate, no guests will be able to resist. 6/51 Cinnamon Chip Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodles 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Chip Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love cinnamon chips, and this is an intriguing way to

Make sure to stock up on them during the holiday season

use them. Make sure to stock up on them during the holiday season. —Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas 7/51 Iced Oatmeal Apple Toffee Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Iced Oatmeal Apple Toffee Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing quite like the classic iced oatmeal cookie, but things get even better when you add in toffee bits and apples. To top these treats, drizzle each with a sweet cinnamon sugar glaze. Now that’s what I call oatmeal cookie heaven. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia This

The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake

recipe combines a classic oatmeal cookie with a fall favorite—the caramel apple. This recipe uses fresh fruit, so be sure to opt for apples that are good for baking. 8/51 Nutmeg Sugar Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nutmeg Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies—they always disappear fast! —Jean Wysocki, Westminster, Colorado Nutmeg is a warming spice that adds just the right amount of

fall flavor to these simple sugar cookies

fall flavor to these simple sugar cookies. You can get extra festive and cut these cookies out in leaf and pumpkin shapes for Thanksgiving. 9/51 White Chocolate Pumpkin Dreams 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate Pumpkin Dreams Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love these delicious pumpkin cookies dotted with white chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Drizzled with a brown sugar icing, they’re irresistible. —Jean Kleckner, Seattle, Washington If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love these delicious pumpkin cookies

dotted with white chocolate chips and chopped pecans

dotted with white chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Drizzled with a brown sugar icing, they’re irresistible. 10/51 Coffee Maple Spritz 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like spritz cookies because they’re easier to make than rolled cutouts but I can still be creative with different shapes and sizes. Feel free to substitute vanilla or rum extract for the maple flavoring. —Dierdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Spritz cookies aren’t just for Christmas. These maple and coffee spritz perfectly capture the flavors of fall. 11/51 Date Swirl

Their pretty design makes them look tempting on any treat tray

Cookies 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Date Swirl Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookie—including these crisp and chewy treats. —Donna Grace, Clancy, Montana Chewy dates and chopped nuts create a perfect filling for these swirled cookies. Their pretty design makes them look tempting on any treat tray. 12/51 Molasses Cookies with a Kick 16 Reviews Contest Winner Molasses Cookies with a Kick Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings

They’re a natural for fall, but I make them all year long

5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them all year long. My mom says they’re her favorite! —Tamara Rau, Medina, North Dakota These molasses cookies get a kick thanks to a pinch of cayenne pepper. Other spices like nutmeg, cardamom and cloves also provide that warmth we crave in the fall. 13/51 Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 5 dozen

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I started making these treats after tasting a batch my friend whipped up. I immediately requested the drop cookie recipe and have been baking them by the dozens ever since. The icing is an ideal complement to the tart berries in the cookies. —Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota Easy drop cookies get dressed up for the holidays with a dollop of vanilla frosting. 14/51 Butterscotch Shortbread 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Shortbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

My version has lots of toffee bits and butterscotch chips

After sampling these tender cookies in a specialty store, I knew I had to duplicate them. My version has lots of toffee bits and butterscotch chips. I’ve given away dozens as home-baked gifts. —Sandra McKenzie, Braham, MN Love tender shortbread? You can elevate this simple recipe by stirring in toffee and butterscotch chips. 15/51 Pumpkin Spice Cookies 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These big, soft spice cookies created by our staff have a sweet frosting that

makes them an extra-special treat

makes them an extra-special treat. Enjoy! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen These shortcut cookies start with a package of yellow cake mix and a can of pumpkin. After cooling, top these with a simple frosting imbued with orange zest. 16/51 Cinnamon Twirl Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 64 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is a light, sweet filling that will leave everyone wanting another bite. —Phyllis Cappuccio, Malden, Massachusetts These rolled cookies

are tasty and fun to make

are tasty and fun to make. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is a light, sweet filling that will leave everyone wanting another bite. 17/51 Walnut-Filled Pillows 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 28 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender cookie pillows, filled with a delicious walnut mixture, are my husband’s favorite. He says it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. —Nancy Kostrej, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Walnuts and vanilla create a sweet and crunchy filling for these tender pillow-like cookies. For more flavor, add a bit of orange zest. 18/51 Cinnamon Crackle Cookies