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    22 Thanksgiving Cookies That Will Steal the Show from Pumpkin Pie!

    Published: Nov 2, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you want to shake things up this year, I’ve found incredible Thanksgiving cookies that might just steal the spotlight from pumpkin pie. These aren’t your typical holiday treats—think warm spices, festive shapes, and flavors that go way beyond the usual. From classic favorites with a twist to new ideas you’ll want to make every year, these cookies are bound to be a hit. Grab a few ideas here to make dessert extra special this Thanksgiving!

    Pumpkin Thanksgiving Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Iced pumpkin cookies on a cooking rack.
    Pumpkin Thanksgiving Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    These Pumpkin Thanksgiving Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Thanksgiving Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Thanksgiving Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Thanksgiving Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
    Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Thanksgiving Cookies

    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Coconut oatmeal cookies.
    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Coconut oatmeal cookies with oats, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon—crispy outside, chewy inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy, homemade treat.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Baked shortbread squares on a serving tray.
    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Rich and buttery with just a hint of sweetness, these Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies have a subtle, but standout flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    White Chocolate Cookie Recipe

    A plate of oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk.
    White Chocolate Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White chocolate cookie recipe with oatmeal mixed in bake up some decadent, chewy cookies, good enough to share.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cookie Recipe

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Double chocolate cookies are a rich and decadent cookie with a gooey chocolate chunk in every bite. A shortbread type dough that you just slice and bake.
    Get the Recipe: Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Confetti Cookies

    A platter of sprinkle cookies.
    Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Confetti Cookies are a buttery cookie filled with fun colorful sprinkles and then iced with a butter frosting and more sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Confetti Cookies

    Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Two carrot cake sandwich cookies propped up and laying on a napkin
    Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Celebrate SPRING with all the flavors of a carrot cake but in cookie form with a cream cheese filled carrot cake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Special K Cookies With White Chocolate

    Stacks of Special K cookies
    Special K Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cookies with Special K cereal added to the dough along with white chocolate, cranberries and almonds are crispy without being dry. An EASY to make cookie where cereal is not the only SURPRISE ingredient.
    Get the Recipe: Special K Cookies With White Chocolate

    Walnut Cookies Recipe

    Walnut shortbread cookies on a plate next to a cup of tea.
    Walnut Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Walnut cookies recipe are buttery shortbread cookies made with cream cheese and surrounded by walnut pieces for a decadent treat.
    Get the Recipe: Walnut Cookies Recipe

    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    A single chocolate chip cookie with a piece broken off.
    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for brown butter chocolate chip cookies may change your life. Instructions on how to brown butter included!
    Get the Recipe: Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    Classic Holiday Shortbread Thanksgiving Cookies

    Classic Holiday Shortbread Thanksgiving Cookies. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Cut-out Shortbread Thanksgiving Cookies offer the perfect canvas for festive decorations such as drizzles of chocolate and sprinkles of candy canes.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Holiday Shortbread Thanksgiving Cookies

    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    A plate of coconut brown butter cookies with a plate of milk
    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This amazing brown butter coconut cookie recipe is made with brown butter for a rich nutty flavor. Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, the perfect cookie for a coconut lover.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    Thick & Oh-So-Chewy Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

    Thick & Oh-So-Chewy Brown Butter Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Nutty brown butter adds so much flavor to these chewy sugar cookies!. Two types of sugar help keep these brown butter cookies chewy and soft with crispy edges. The browned butter is made ahead of time to allow it time to chill and for those nutty flavors to come through in the baked cookie. Yields 24 cookies.
    Get the Recipe: Thick & Oh-So-Chewy Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

    Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cookies

    Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cookies only have 5 ingredients and all you need is a bowl and a cookie sheet. Start with a boxed brownie mix and with a few additions you’ll have amazing chocolaty cookies. So EASY, and take very little effort.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Toffee Brownie Cookies

    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    A close-up of a thanksgiving cookie oatmeal treat with a bite taken out, resting on a dark surface. Crumbs are visible near the bitten edge.
    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies have a smooth and creamy filling surrounded by an amazing chewy cookie. They are NOT hard to make and worth an extra step. Salted peanuts add a surprising crunch. An absolutely perfect sandwich cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

    A tray of crunchy peanut butter cookies.
    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies will melt in your mouth but leave you with a spicy surprise. A little cayenne enhances this classic cookie recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

    Frosted Eggnog Thanksgiving Cookies

    A rack of frosted eggnog cookies with cinnamon for sprinkling.
    Frosted Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Frosted eggnog cookies recipe are soft, cake-like, holiday cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Thanksgiving Cookies

    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

    Powdered sugar cookies arranged on a white plate next to a bowl of powdered sugar and a pink-and-white striped cloth—classic treats inspired by retro dessert recipes.
    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This Butterball Cookie Recipe only needs 6 simple ingredients. Buttery cookies with chopped walnuts coated in a blanket of confectioner sugar.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

    Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies

    Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Jump into the fall season with these soft and chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies! They’re made with real pumpkin and coated in cinnamon sugar.
    Get the Recipe: Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies

    With these delicious Thanksgiving cookies, you might just find yourself forgetting about pumpkin pie altogether! They’re sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite on your festive dessert table! If you need a cake to go with the cookies, try some of these perfect Thanksgiving Cakes.

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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