Thanksgiving Cookies and Bars Your Guest Will Gobble Up

Thanksgiving is a time of year when people come together to celebrate and give thanks. And what better way to celebrate than with some delicious cookies and bars? Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or a small get-together with friends, these Thanksgiving-themed treats will surely be a hit. From classic pumpkin pie bars to festive turkey-shaped cookies, these desserts are tasty but also fun and creative. So, get ready to wow your guests with these Thanksgiving cookies and bars they’ll gobble up in no time!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Chocolate pecan bars on a white plate.
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Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are right out of my mom’s recipe book. They are rich, sweet and deliciously sticky. They can easily be made ahead of time and popped into the freezer.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Smores Bars

Chocolate s'mores bars on a baking sheet with marshmallows.
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Smores Bars are always a win and these sweet ones will not disappoint. Made with chocolate graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows.
Get the Recipe: Smores Bars

Five Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Small chocolate chip cookies.
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What could be easier than Five Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies? They are gluten-free and take only minutes to make using pantry staples.
Get the Recipe: Five Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Thanksgiving macarons with candy canes on a plate.
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Turkey cookies are super-cute and they’re perfect for Thanksgiving. With their candy corn tail feathers, candy eyes and butterscotch chip beak, they’re instantly recognizable as our favorite autumn bird. These whimsical little treats also have a pumpkin cream cheese frosting inside, just like a kind of sweet stuffing.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Holiday Cinnamon Lattice Cookies

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Are you ready to take your Christmas baking or holiday baking to the next level? Instead of plain Christmas cookies, we are going to make cinnamon lattice cookies! Now, don’t worry because once you know the secret behind these, they’re easy peasy!
Get the Recipe: Holiday Cinnamon Lattice Cookies

White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies

A stack of ginger cookies with icing on top.
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Indulgent white chocolate dipped ginger cookies are perfect for fans of ginger and white chocolate. I love to make molasses and ginger Christmas cookies every year, although I do play around with the recipe a bit and make different variations.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies

Italian Canestrelli Cookies

Sugar cookies with powdered sugar and a cup of coffee.
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Canestrelli cookies are a little bit like shortbread but lighter, with more of a crunch, and a more in-depth flavor. These Christmas cookies are from Italy’s Liguria region, and are buttery tasting with delicious lemon fragrance evident in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Italian Canestrelli Cookies

Easy Turkey Cookies

Thanksgiving oreo turkeys on a white plate.
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Turkey Cookies are an easy no bake dessert that is fun to create and perfect to serve during Thanksgiving or at a school party. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to make this cute Thanksgiving dessert.
Get the Recipe: Easy Turkey Cookies

Turkey Oreo Cookie Balls

Chocolate thanksgiving turkeys on a plate.
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Thanksgiving turkey just got a whole new meaning! These Turkey Oreo Cookie Balls are the cutest little treats for Thanksgiving. Just grab some oreos, candy corn, and a couple more ingredients and let your creativity flow!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Oreo Cookie Balls

Thanksgiving Cookie Turkeys

Thanksgiving cookies decorated like turkeys.
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If you want an easy turkey treat that will impress a crowd – try these Thanksgiving cookie turkeys. The recipe is so simple and brilliant that you’ll wonder why you hadn’t thought of it yourself.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Cookie Turkeys

Shortbread Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Filling

Two cookies with jam and powdered sugar on a blue background.
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A classic twist on a Linzer cookie, these perfectly tender cookie sandwiches will be hard to put down. With a sweet and tart raspberry filling and a perfect dusting of confectioners’ sugar, the almond shortbread is perfectly balanced. These will have you thinking of grandma’s baking!
Get the Recipe: Shortbread Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Filling

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Thanksgiving turkey cookies on a plate.
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Need a last-minute Thanksgiving treat? You can whip these Thanksgiving turkey cookies up in no time! It’s as easy as melting some chocolate and assembling the cookies. This is another great kids’ party treat!
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Dulce Leche Sandwich Cookies

Coconut macaroons with a glass of milk.
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Combine buttery shortbread cookies with a rich and thick dulce de leche filling. Roll it in shreadded coconut and you have alfajores cookies that you’ll want to share with everyone (or not). Use your favorite cookie stamp to take these cutout cookies to the next level!
Get the Recipe: Dulce Leche Sandwich Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

A group of cookies with icing and cinnamon on a wooden table.
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As soft as an actual cinnamon roll, these sugar cookies are everything. The cream cheese frosting gives a creamy addition to the spice of cinnamon. These fluffy cookies are sure to be a staple, especially around the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

Homemade Speculaas Cookies

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This simplified biscoff cookie recipe makes warm and crunchy cookies that can be molded or cut to your liking. The combination of spices gives these cookies a rich and deep flavor. Combine with your favorite warm drink or place in a holiday-themed tin to give as a gift!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Speculaas Cookies

Homemade Pecan Sandies

Pecan cookies in a bowl with pecans.
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These brown sugar pecan sandies taste just like home. Buttery, salty, and sweet, you’ll want to enjoy these with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Pecan Sandies

Chocolate Hazelnut Gluten-Free Slice & Bake Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
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Toasted hazelnuts and melty chocolate – oh my! These gluten-free slice & bake cookies will give you the snappy crunch you are missing with traditional cookies. Serve this one-of-a-kind cookie with your favorite warm holiday drink.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Gluten-Free Slice & Bake Cookies

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

A plate of cookies with jam and jelly on it.
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If you prefer something a bit lighter, these almond flour shortbread cookies are a great option. Only slightly sweet with a tangy addition from the raspberry jam, you could fit these into a holiday brunch!
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

A group of cookies with a leaf design on them.
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These yummy shortbread cookies are made with brown sugar, resulting in a rich and delightful flavor. They have a buttery and crisp texture that melts in your mouth. To add a festive touch, you can use a cookie stamp of your preference, making them not only delicious but a standout cookie for the Christmas season.
Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies

A stack of cookies on a cooling rack.
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These cookies are smooth, crisp, sweet, and salty. These delectable maple pecan shortbread cookies dissolve on your palate and make an excellent combination of flavors for any assortment of holiday treats!
Get the Recipe: Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies

A stack of cookies with chocolate drizzle on top.
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Pecan Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Spend With Pennies.

A classic pie made into a handheld treat – who could ever resist? With a thin, flaky crust and an ooey gooey filling, these are just as lovely as a pecan pie. The nutty caramel goodness keeps the pecan pie cookies as decadent as one could imagine.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Cookies

Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecan cookies on a cooling rack.
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Another cozy cookie recipe to try is the brown butter pecan chocolate chip cookies.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut Pecan Cookies

Coconut pecan cookies with a bowl of pecans.
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This easy one bowl nutty cookie recipe is a must-try! If you love your cookies chewy with a bit of a crunch, make this coconut pecan cookies recipe. The toasted coconut and pecans combined with the warm spices, makes one irrisistable cookie!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Pecan Cookies

Toffee Peanut Cookies

Peanut butter cookies on a wooden cutting board.
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Toffee Peanut Cookies are really for peanut lovers! The nuts and toffee give it a salty, sweet crunch that you’ll find yourself craving. Visually stunning, these are ready to give as a gift!
Get the Recipe: Toffee Peanut Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies on a plate.
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Another one-bowl recipe, these pumpkin oatmeal cookies are as delicious as they are easy to make. Chewy and full of flavor, you can chill the dough and make these in batches!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread cookies with icing and holly leaves.
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Want your gingerbread cookies to be a bit more festive? Try this cream cheese frosting gingerbread cookies recipe. Believe it or not, these are easy to make and just as easy to devour.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Honey Gingerbread Cookies

Dove shaped cookies on a plate with ornaments.
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How delightful are these vintage-style gingerbread cookies? The combination of the honey and gingerbread, along with the stamped birds and chocolate dipped edges, makes these almost too beautiful to eat!
Get the Recipe: Honey Gingerbread Cookies
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