52 Fall Cookies That’ll Make Your House Smell Amazing

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52 Fall Cookies That’ll Make Your House Smell Amazing2/53 Ginger Creme Sandwich Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a lemony filling, these spiced cookies go over big because they have old-fashioned, comfort-food appeal. Your party guests will snatch them up! – Carol Walston, Granbury, Texas 3/53 Pecan Pie Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves pecans. In fact, we

My version has lots of toffee bits and butterscotch chips

have pecan pie at Thanksgiving and these pecan cookies at Christmas.—Julie McQuiston, Bradenton, Florida 4/53 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: 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 give away dozens as home-baked gifts. —Sandra McKenzie, Braham, MN 5/53 Banana Pudding Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Banana Pudding Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20

These treats are hard to resist!

min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Capture the timeless flavors of banana pudding with this cookie version. Using banana cream pudding and white chocolate chips in the dough and crushed Nilla wafers for the topper, you’ll definitely go bananas over this treat. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon 6/53 Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe for caramel apple cookies is a fun twist on traditional oatmeal raisin. These treats are hard to resist! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

I get a lot of requests for these and can’t make a cookie tray without them

7/53 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: A bit of yogurt replaces part of the butter in the traditional cookie, but you would never know. I get a lot of requests for these and can’t make a cookie tray without them. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California 8/53 White Chocolate-Cranberry Biscotti 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The original version of this recipe was

handed down from my great-aunt

handed down from my great-aunt. Through the years, my mother and I have tried different flavor combinations…this is a favorite for all. —Brenda Keith, Talent, Oregon 9/53 Cinnamon Roll Macarons 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Roll Macarons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These macarons are a winter/fall staple for me—inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious treat for a cold or snowy day. These pair well with a mug of tea, and can be eaten as a dessert or just a

Try custard, mousse, ganache, or any other buttercream as fillings

snack. Try custard, mousse, ganache, or any other buttercream as fillings. They make great Thanksgiving cookies too. —Elizabeth Ding, El Cerrito, California. Looking for more? Learn how to make Taylor Swift’s chai cookies. 10/53 Cinnamon Crackle Cookies 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round for our family. They freeze well. —Vicki Lair, Albert Lea, Minnesota 11/53 Ginger S’mores Test

I think I finally got it where I want it!

Kitchen Approved Ginger S’mores Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance the marshmallow and chocolate without overpowering the cookie. I think I finally got it where I want it! —Lynsay Benson, Minnetonka, Minnesota 12/53 Salted Brown Sugar and Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bakery-style cookies are

a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie!

a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie! The combination of rye flour, chocolate and brown sugar makes these cookies truly unique. They’re soft and chewy with crunchy edges, perfectly salty-sweet and loaded with just the right amount of chocolate. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland 13/53 Pumpkin Cookie Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cookie Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

14/53 Soft Honey Cookies 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Honey Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These old-fashioned honey cookies have a subtle honey-cinnamon flavor and a tender texture. This recipe has been a favorite in my family for years and now it can be one at your house, too. —Rochelle Friedman, Brooklyn, New York 15/53 Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From

These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs

the Recipe Creator: Dotted with cranberries, orange zest and vanilla chips, these cookies are so colorful and fun to eat. They look lovely on a dessert tray and would be a great addition to your Christmas cookie lineup. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas 16/53 Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There is nothing like seeing my friends almost melt to the floor when they bite into something I made. These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. —Amber Taylor, Lenoir City,

Coffee granules add the right amount of mocha flavor

Tennessee 17/53 Chewy German Chocolate Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I want a cookie that’s as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add the right amount of mocha flavor. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 18/53 Pumpkin Spice Cookies 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved LETICIA ALMEIDA FOR 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. Learn how to store cookies so you can enjoy them for the holidays! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 19/53 Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made with raisins, walnuts and a delectable lemon glaze, these cookies quickly became a family favorite. —Allison Bell, Helena, Montana 20/53 Peanut Butter

Cup Cookies 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 7-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it’s no surprise these are my family’s favorite cookies. Because of their ease of preparation, I’m able to make them at a moment’s notice. —Faith Jensen, Meridian, Idaho 21/53 Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 sandwich cookies Go to Recipe From

The tart dried cranberries are a natural pairing to the hazelnut flavor

the Recipe Creator: I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long! The tart dried cranberries are a natural pairing to the hazelnut flavor. We can’t get enough of these sweet treats! —Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT 22/53 Rugelach 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The crisp texture of these crescent-shaped cookies makes them a terrific treat to serve alongside a steaming mug of hot chocolate or coffee. 23/53 Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies 13 Reviews

A chocolate drizzle lends a little sweetness to biscotti loaded

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. These delicious cookies can be decorated with sprinkles but they’re just fine as is.—Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario 24/53 Cranberry Walnut Biscotti 9 Reviews Cranberry Walnut Biscotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A chocolate drizzle lends a little sweetness to biscotti loaded

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