Top 25+ Thanksgiving Cookies That'll Make You Forget About Pie

Forget about pie! Thanksgiving cookies are the way to go.

Even after a full Thanksgiving 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 biggest pie fans. These different cookies, bars, and whoopie pies will set you apart from the rest in the best way possible. Whether you're hosting a large gathering and need to fill the dessert table or you're traveling for the holidays and need something easy to bring, Thanksgiving cookies could be your new best friend.

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Pecan Tassies

Pecan pie and shortbread baked into a bite sized dessert makes for the perfect fall treat. The savory crust perfect compliments the sweet inside so the treat has the perfect balance.

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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

These brown butter snickerdoodles take the classic cookie to a whole new level with a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter.

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

These airy pumpkin spice cookies have pumpkin puree making them extra moist.

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Pecan Pie Bars

This year, try a new twist on the holiday classic. These Pecan Pie Bars have the same sweet and nutty flavors you love at Thanksgiving baked into an easy-to-share bar.

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Pecan Snowball Cookies

Pecan snowball cookies are a Southern holiday favorite, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings with their rich, nutty flavor from toasted pecans. The buttery shortbread dough, coated twice in powdered sugar, creates a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s sure to delight.

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Gingersnap Cookies

Fill your home with the scent of warm spices to get you in the mood for this holiday season. Gingersnap cookies are a crowd favorite and only take 35 minutes to make.

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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Combine two holiday favorites, cinnamon rolls and cookies, and you've got a winning recipe. Perfectly petite and cute as a button, they make a great addition to any holiday dessert table.

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Feel the rush of nostalgia with our classic peanut butter and chocolate kiss cookies. First featured in a 1986 issue, our kiss cookies are a simple yet perfect addition to your Thanksgiving spread.

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Chewy Apple-Cran-Oatmeal Cookies

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

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Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

These fudgy pecan cookies are flourless, but don't let that scare you away. They are light and crispy on the outside and smooth and fudgy on the inside.

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

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

On a time crunch and need an easy dessert for the party? Try our classic peanut butter cookies. They are done in 35 minutes (including prep time), but they taste like they are full of love.

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Chewy Molasses Cookies

As cooler weather rolls in, molasses and spice are what we want to have sitting by the fire. Chewy molasses cookies are a great companion to your tea or hot chocolate and the taste feels like fall is all around.

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Magic Cookie Bars

Magic really does exist with these delicious cookie bars. Chocolate and coconut combined create this decadent bar that will disappear from your plate in minutes. Just like magic!

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Pecan Pralines

Buttery and brown sugar flavor melt together in our delicious candy. The nuttiness and smooth caramel taste make this dessert perfect for the holidays.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Not a fan of pumpkin? 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.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

What is better than the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo? Nothing. 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.

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Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies

Dive into the festivities with our cranberry-orange butter cookies. The tangy cranberry and citrus of the oranges add layers of flavor to the simple butter cookie that makes this treat the ultimate fall favorite.

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Brownie Cookies

Get all of the ooey gooey chocolatey deliciousness of a brownie in cookie form. This recipe gets those crispy edges with the creamy center that we all adore.

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Seven-Layer Cookies

With layers of gooey sweetness and a simple ingredient list, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that come together quickly and easily, making them a great last-minute addition to any Thanksgiving spread.

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Persimmon Cookies

Persimmon cookies are a seasonal favorite that bring the flavors of fall to your Thanksgiving table with their tender, fluffy texture and subtle sweetness. Made with ripe persimmons, these cookies are a special treat to savor while the fruit is in season.

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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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No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

With a gooey, toffee-filled center and a crisp, no-bake texture, these No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars are the perfect Thanksgiving treat for those short on time but craving something indulgent.

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Molasses Crinkles

Chewy, spiced, and delicious. Molasses crinkles are full of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves which makes them a great treat for a cookie exchange or dessert table.

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Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies

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