Thanksgiving cookies are the way to go.

Even after a fullThanksgiving meal, we can always find a little room for sweets, especially Thanksgiving cookies.

With fall flavors like cinnamon and pumpkin, the right cookie will tempt even the biggestpiefans.

Chewy Apple-Cran-Oatmeal Cookies

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The savory crust perfect compliments the sweet inside so the treat has the perfect balance.

Pecan Pie Bars

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This year, try a new twist on the holiday classic.

The buttery shortbread dough, coated twice in powdered sugar, creates a melt-in-your-mouth treat thats sure to delight.

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Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

These buttery shortbread cookies are easy to slice and bake.

you’re able to make the dough up to two days in advance to help save time.

The salty-sweet goodness topped with a pecan is a wonderful well-balanced dessert.

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Gingersnap cookies are a crowd favorite and only take 35 minutes to make.

Perfectly petite and cute as a button, they make a great addition to any holiday dessert table.

Chewy Apple-Cran-Oatmeal Cookies

Fresh apples and dried cranberries take the classic oatmeal cookie to the next level.

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They are light and crispy on the outside and smooth and fudgy on the inside.

Cherry Winks

This crunchy and delicious throwback cookie was popularized around the 1950s.

The inside resembles a fruitcake while the outside is coated in crispy cornflakes.

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The maraschino cherry on top adds just the right amount of sweetness too.

Try our classic peanut butter cookies.

Magic really does exist with these delicious cookie bars.

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Chocolate and coconut combined create this decadent bar that will disappear from your plate in minutes.

The nuttiness and smooth caramel taste make this dessert perfect for the holidays.

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Not a fan of pumpkin?

Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

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Opt for these chewy, chocolatey brown butter cookies.

Our recipe elevates your typical chocolate chip cookie, transforming it into an addictive dessert for all to share.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

What is better than the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo?

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This recipe blends crunchy and smooth so well, you won’t be able to have just one.

Making 16 servings, this no-bake bar is perfect for your next get together.

Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies

Dive into the festivities with our cranberry-orange butter cookies.

Gingersnap Cookies

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This recipe gets those crispy edges with the creamy center that we all adore.

Cranberry-Almond Cookies

Cranberry-Almond Cookies are a festive, easy-to-make treat perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.

With their bright red cranberries and toasted almonds, they make a delightful addition to your dessert table.

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Made with ripe persimmons, these cookies are a special treat to savor while the fruit is in season.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

Looking for a last-minute dessert for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving dinner?

Peanut butter cornflake cookies are not only easy, but they’re ready in just 25 minutes.

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Molasses Crinkles

Chewy, spiced, and delicious.

Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies

These light and chewy cookies have just five ingredients and yield 26 servings.

Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

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Cherry Winks

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Chewy Molasses Cookies

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Magic Cookie Bars

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Pecan Pralines

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies

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Cranberry-Almond Cookies

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Southern Living Persimmon Cookies

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No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

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