Delicious Thanksgiving Cookies to Share with Family and Friends

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Although pies are almost always the dessert of choice on Thanksgiving, cookies can be just as festive as the perfect alternative for anyone who wants something different. The perfect treat to bring to your holiday potlucks and Friendsgivings or for gifting to loved ones, these Thanksgiving cookies bring an unexpected twist to your dessert table.

So take a break from traditional pies this year and explore these homemade and store-bought cookie ideas that will add sweetness to your celebrations.

Delicious Thanksgiving Cookies to Share with Family and Friends

Table of Contents

1. Thankful Glam Cookie Favors
2. No-Bake Turkey Cookies  
3. Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies
4. Thanksgiving Pie Stuffed Cookies
5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 
6. DIY Thanksgiving Cookie Kit

1. Thankful Glam Cookie Favors

Sweet E’s Bake Shop, a favorite dessert destination in Los Angeles, offers a stunning box of Thanksgiving cookies featuring intricately designed turkeys and pumpkins. These Thankful Glam Cookie Favors are made with a vanilla shortbread base, topped with white chocolate and buttercream fondant, and finished with edible gold accents.

These cookies are perfect if you’re planning a gold-themed Thanksgiving tablescape filled with glamorous decorations. Arrange them on the dessert table as elegant pre-dinner treats, or place them by each guest’s setting as a cookie favor they can take home.

2. No-Bake Turkey Cookies  

These no-bake turkey cookies are fun, easy to make, and perfect for keeping kids entertained while the Thanksgiving meal is being prepped. You’ll need fudge-striped store-bought cookies, chocolate-covered cherries, candy corn, and chocolate frosting. Start by laying the fudge-striped cookies, chocolate side down, on a flat surface. These will serve as the turkey base. 

Use frosting to glue a chocolate-covered cherry toward the front edge of each cookie, to serve as the turkey body. Next, take a second cookie, trim it flat on one side, and attach it upright to the base cookie to form a fan-like tail behind the cherry. For the final touch, use frosting to stick a candy corn piece (pointy end down) onto the cherry to create the turkey’s beak. Let the cookies sit until set, and your adorable turkeys are ready to bring to the table!

3. Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

If you’re short on time and can’t make the turkey cookies above on your own, consider getting a Thanksgiving cookies delivery. Sweet E’s version of Thanksgiving turkey cookies feature a buttery shortbread base, topped with a fondant plaque filled with an adorable turkey illustration. 

These cookies are ideal for a kid-friendly Thanksgiving theme or for a dessert table filled with whimsical fall treats. Add them as a decorative touch to your dessert table, or gift them to loved ones far away who won’t be able to make it to your Thanksgiving feast.  

4. Thanksgiving Pie Stuffed Cookies

For those who can’t decide between pie and cookies, Thanksgiving Pie Stuffed Cookies from Sweet E’s are the best of both worlds. These are sugar cookies filled with mini “pies” in classic fall flavors like apple, pecan, and pumpkin.

They’re perfect for guests who want a taste of pie without a full slice—ideal for dessert tables where guests can grab one as they mingle. They’re also great for gifting a unique holiday treat that brings a bit of Thanksgiving tradition with a twist.

5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Add a seasonal twist to the beloved chocolate chip classic by adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the batter. Start by preheating the oven and prepping your baking sheets with nonstick spray or parchment paper. Cream butter in a mixing bowl until smooth, then add in white and brown sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. 

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then stir in chocolate chips last. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto your baking sheets, and bake for 15-20 minutes. These cookies are perfect for your cozy fall gatherings, or as a quick snack to enjoy during a crisp autumn walk.

6. DIY Thanksgiving Cookie Kit

A DIY Thanksgiving Cookie Kit from Sweet E’s Bake Shop is a delightful activity to keep kids (and adults!) engaged while the big meal is being prepared. Each kit contains freshly baked shortbread cookies in festive shapes, piping bags filled with fall-colored icing, and a selection of seasonal sprinkles and gold sanding sugar. This kit is great for making memories while decorating cookies together, with a sweet treat to enjoy at the end. 

Final Thoughts on Delicious Thanksgiving Cookies to Share with Family and Friends

Thanksgiving cookies are a wonderful way to add some variety and creativity to your holiday spread. From no-bake treats you can make with the kids to stunning bakery creations that impress, these cookies bring warmth and sweetness to the season.

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