
Gooey Caramel-Topped Gingersnaps
Making these cookies is therapeutic for me. And they are always quite popular at fundraisers. If you’d like, you can make variations by using different nuts.
—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

No-Bake Ginger Cookies
One of my favorite desserts in England was a cake featuring chocolate and ginger. When I came home, I tried...

Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies
My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the...

No-Bake Cornflake Cookies
I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for...

Hamburger Cookies
Just like Darlene Brenden's Caramel Apple Bites (see recipe finder), Pat Carter shares a sweet treat children can help create....


Rum Balls
With a punch of rum and a dip in confectioners' sugar, these nutty, chocolaty rum balls are a tasty treat...

Two-Minute Cookies
My mom used to pack these cookies into our school lunches. They're inexpensive and easy to prepare, so all seven...

Coconut Christmas Mice
Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they’re really easy to make—no...

Peanut Butter Penguins
Could these be any more adorable? To treat your guests to this chocolaty, peanut buttery goodness, just cover Nutter Butter...


Pine Cone Cookies
Charming, clever and always a hit at holiday gatherings, these snowy pine cone cookies will become a new family tradition.

No-Bake Minty Oreo Blossoms
My blossoms take the Oreo truffle just a little further—and fancier. They're dressed up with a candy coating and a...

No-Bake Cereal Cookie Bars
We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut. For more color, sprinkle on the...


Frosty Polar Bears
I love spending time in the kitchen with my nieces. This is the perfect recipe to make with the little...

Homemade Butterfinger Bites
Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it,...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats
Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...

Homemade Snow Globes
You'll be snowed under with offers from kids wanting to help you put together these cute snow globes. Just make...

Tumbleweed Dessert
These easy-to-make tumbleweed dessert clusters are a perfect blend of salty and sweet. They're great for after-school snacks, birthday parties...

Spearmint Thins
No time to bake cookies from scratch? Create a tasty treat in little more than half an hour by doctoring...

Snowmen Cookies
These cute snowmen cookies make fun treats for children's parties. Kids are always willing to chip in and help decorate...

Fire Truck Cookies
I created these simple snacks as part of fire safety program at the school. The activities also included a visit...

Peanut Butter Chews
Peanut butter chews combine creamy peanut butter with crunchy cornflakes for a sweet homemade snack that looks like you went...

Turkey Cookies
Kids will be so happy to see these little fudge-stripe turkey cookies at the Thanksgiving table—and even happier to gobble...

Dutch Waffle Cookies
My mom taught me how to make these waffle iron cookies. Now I have my friends bring their waffle irons...
Chocolate-Cherry Sandwich Cookies
I make these often at Christmastime, but they're a winner for summer parties, too. Chilling the cookies before you dip...

Fruity No-Bake Cookies
Keep your kitchen cool with these freezer cookies made with fruity cereal. They're extra sweet and even more fun for...

S’mores No-Bake Cookies
There's no easier way to get that s'mores goodness in your kitchen. Mix these cookies together and chill till you're...

Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats
I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch,...

Mint Chocolate-Covered Cookies
At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...