Add These Thanksgiving Cookies to the Dessert Table, And No One Will Be Angry

Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Superkind Snickerdoodles
Millionaires’ Shortbread
Marbled Tahini Shortbread Cookies
Almond Biscotti
Peanut Butter–Candy Bar Thumbprint Cookies
Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles
Skillet S ‘mores
German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Spice Filling
Pecan Snowflake Cookies
Caramel-Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprint Cookies
Spiced Shortbread
Peanut Butter Acorns
Bittersweet-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Raspberry Preserves
Triple Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies
Winter-Spice Sandwich Cookies with Orange Cream
Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies
Pumpkin Chai Crinkle Cookies
Soft White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
Bourbon Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Cookies
Soft Frosted Maple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Harvest Cookies
Sea Salt Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies
S’mores Brownie Cookies
Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
Cinnamon Spiced Sugar Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting
Thin and Chewy Toffee Bits Cookies
Salted Gingersnap Mallomars
Maple Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies with Bourbon Maple Filling
Pumpkin Spice Roll Cookies
Fudgy Rocky Road Cookies
Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies
Cranberry Drop Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweet Potato Cookies

While most people fill their Thanksgiving dessert menu with Thanksgiving pies, sometimes it’s nice to have smaller sweets to snack on after the big meal. We know you have other Thanksgiving recipes to prepare too, so we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Thanksgiving cookie recipes that are as easy as—pie! They also make pretty sweet gifts for guests.

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Showcase the season’s finest nut in the center of these classic shortbreads.

Superkind Snickerdoodles

It used to be you could only get Superkind cookies if you were in Los Angeles. Now you can make these snickerdoodles at home, from the comfort of your own kitchen. Pour a tall glass of milk and enjoy them when they’re best—warm from the oven.

Millionaires’ Shortbread

Three layers of rich goodness—buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and a thick layer of dark chocolate—make up this well-heeled dessert.

Marbled Tahini Shortbread Cookies

Rich and almost silky, these shortbread cookies are an absolute treat. Imagine enjoying a couple of these with a warm beverage on a cozy autumn night!

Almond Biscotti

Make these deliciously giftable Italian biscuits for friends, for parties, or just for dipping into your favorite hot drink.

Peanut Butter–Candy Bar Thumbprint Cookies

These easy cookies make delicious after-school treats, but they’re also great at Thanksgiving.

Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles

Satisfy your post-Thanksgiving meal sweet tooth with these caramel-filled sandwich cookies. Sweet potato might not be an obvious choice for holiday cookies, but these will become a fast favorite!

Skillet S ‘mores

All you need is a skillet (or 12) to make this campfire snack right in your home. Impress your Thanksgiving guests with their very own skillet dessert!

German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Imagine how delicious these cookies will look on your Thanksgiving dessert table? Plus, they’re easier and faster to whip up than the classic cake!

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple-Spice Filling

The classic fall combo of pumpkin and maple is smartly reconfigured here as a soft cookie sandwich luscious cream-cheese frosting.

Pecan Snowflake Cookies

These nutty cookies are tinged with vanilla and cinnamon for a delicious seasonal flavor. Use your favorite seasonal cookie cutters, like pumpkins or turkeys!

Caramel-Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprint Cookies

The secret ingredient in these oh-so-delectable cookies? A touch of bourbon. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and toasted walnuts are perfect for the holiday season.

Spiced Shortbread

Peanut Butter Acorns

A small peanut butter cookie and a chocolate kiss in the form of an acorn make a tasty and festive fall dessert. Kids will love putting these treats together, too!

Bittersweet-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Raspberry Preserves

Dark, bittersweet chocolate and a sweet-tart raspberry filling make a perfect pair. They’re an excellent addition to any holiday cookie platter!

Triple Chocolate-Hazelnut Cookies

If you love chocolate-hazelnut spread, these cookies are a must for your holiday table! They start with a chocolate-hazelnut spread cookie base and have plenty of chocolate and toasted hazelnuts in every bite.

Winter-Spice Sandwich Cookies with Orange Cream

Warm and cozy spices like ginger and cinnamon are complemented by a light, fluffy citrus cream in these easy-to-enjoy sandwich cookies.

These oatmeal cookie cups are an apple crisp lover’s dream! They’re baked in a muffin pan to create perfectly sized individual apple crisp cups.

Get the recipe for Apple Crisp Cookie Cups at Delish.

Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin lovers, we’ve found you new favorite cookie! These cookies are soft and chewy with a fudgy interior. Plus they’re loaded with chocolate chips and cozy spices.

Get the recipe for Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies at Broma Bakery.

Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies

Nothing says fall more than maple anything—especially a maple-flavored cookie shaped as a maple leaf! You can decorate these shortbread delights with sprinkles, nuts, or leave plain.

Get the recipe for Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies at Cooking Classy.

Pumpkin Chai Crinkle Cookies

These pillowy pumpkin cookies are full of cozy chai spice flavor. They’re easy to whip up and even easier to devour!

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Chai Crinkle Cookies at How Sweet Eats.

Soft White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

Sweet white chocolate and tart dried cranberries come together in these wonderfully soft-baked and seasonal cookies. They deserve a permanent spot on your Thanksgiving dessert menu!

Get the recipe for Soft White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies at Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Bourbon Chocolate Sugar Cookies

These chocolaty cookies are spiked with bourbon and rolled in bourbon-infused raw sugar before baking so the final product has a satisfying and sweet crunch.

Get the recipe for Bourbon Chocolate Sugar Cookies at Love and Olive Oil.

Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Cookies

Pumpkin spice and everything nice! These cute Thanksgiving cookies are almost a two-in-one dessert!

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Cookies at Baker by Nature.

Soft Frosted Maple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

If you like Lofthouse cookies, you’ll love this autumn version that’s worthy of your Thanksgiving table. They’re easy to make and kids will love helping with the frosting and sprinkles.

Get the recipe for Soft Frosted Maple Cinnamon Sugar Cookies at Cooking Classy.

Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies

Gobble gobble! Let the little ones takeover this treat. They’re made with Nutter Butters, candy corn pieces, and candies—a.k.a a kid’s dream cookie!

Get the recipe for Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies at Chelsea’s Messy Apron.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Stop by your local orchard and get fresh apples to make this batch. These cookies will instantly become one of your all-time favorite apple desserts.

Get the recipe for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies at Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Harvest Cookies

These chewy cookies are packed with oats, dried cranberries, and golden raisins, making them the perfect choice for fall and the holidays!

Get the recipe for Harvest Cookies at Simple LaKita.

Sea Salt Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies

Salty and sweet come together deliciously in this cookie. Browned butter makes them even more incredible.

Get the recipe for Sea Salt Butterscotch Pretzel Cookies at Cookies and Cups.

S’mores Brownie Cookies

S ‘mores lovers, these cookies will transport you to a crisp evening around a campfire in just one bite!

Get the recipe for S’mores Brownie Cookies at The Cookie Rookie.

Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Try a fall spin on a classic cookie for your dessert spread. These oatmeal cookies have cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg in them and are topped off with a gooey brown butter icing.

Get the recipe for Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing at How Sweet Eats.

Cinnamon Spiced Sugar Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

These sugar cookies are easy to make and will look so elegant on your Thanksgiving dessert table. Package them in treat bags for tweet gifts!

Get the recipe for Cinnamon Spiced Sugar Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting at Half Baked Harvest.

Thin and Chewy Toffee Bits Cookies

These cookies have got it all! They’re thin, they’re chewy, they’re full of irresistible toffee flavor. Place these cookies out for Thanksgiving guests and watch them disappear!

Get the recipe for Thin and Chewy Toffee Bits Cookies at Mel’s Kitchen Cafe.

Salted Gingersnap Mallomars

This version of Mallomars trades the traditional shortbread cookie base for festive gingersnaps! The marshmallow topping is toasted before the whole thing is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt.

Get the recipe for Salted Gingersnap Mallomars at Spoon Fork Bacon.

Maple Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies with Bourbon Maple Filling

These snickerdoodles have an extra dose of maple goodness in the cookies as well as the filling! To make these kid friendly, just leave out the bourbon.

Get the recipe for Maple Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies with Bourbon Maple Filling at Homemade Home.

Pumpkin Spice Roll Cookies

Pumpkin and cozy fall spices are a match made in heaven! This cookie dough is rolled up with cinnamon filling just like a cinnamon roll. Top them with your choice of cream cheese or maple icing.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Roll Cookies at Sally’s Baking Addiction.

Fudgy Rocky Road Cookies

With plenty of melty chocolate, toasty marshmallows, and chopped peanuts throughout, these cookies are a decadent and addictive combination of salty and sweet.

Get the recipe for Fudgy Rocky Road Cookies at Broma Bakery.

Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

These soft and buttery brown sugar cookies are topped with delicious brown sugar frosting and toasted pecans, making them and ideal and irresistible little sweet treat after the big Thanksgiving meal.

Get the recipe for Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies at The Recipe Rebel.

Cranberry Drop Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

The beauty of these cranberry drop cookies is how easy they are to make! And also the cranberries, of course. Just scoop, drop, bake, and they’re ready for your Thanksgiving table in no time.

Get the recipe for Cranberry Drop Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting at How Sweet Eats.

Sweet Potato Cookies

Move over, pumpkin! Sweet potato is the star of these cookies. Soft, pillowy, and flavored with all of fall’s best spices, these chocolate chips cookies taste just like the holidays.

Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Cookies at Well Plated.