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Judy John

Thanksgiving Cookie Ideas

These Thanksgiving-inspired cookies feature warm seasonal flavors and festive decorations. They are easy to prepare, fun to customize, and perfect for holiday dessert trays, parties, and family gatherings.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice seasonal flavor
Decoration
  • 1/4 cup colored sugar fall colors
  • 2 tbsp sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Tray
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Stir in flour until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and add decorations if desired.
  6. Bake until lightly golden. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, bake slightly less and store in airtight containers. For crispier texture, bake a few extra minutes. Freeze dough portions for up to 2 months and bake from chilled. Handle warm cookies carefully during decorating. Customize flavor with cinnamon chips, pecans, maple extract, or dried cranberries. Store at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 5 days.