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While pies reign supreme on the Thanksgiving dessert table, not everyone has the sweet spot for Thanksgiving pie. Also, not everyone wants to take on the challenge of baking a pie from scratch. That’s when cookie and bar recipes come into play. You can still enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving dessert flavors; they are just in a different form. Cookies and bars are great options because they travel well and are easy to prepare. Here are 16 of the best Thanksgiving cookies and bars that are a delicious option for your dessert spread.
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Pumpkin Ricotta Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Looking for a way to use up some leftover ricotta and canned pumpkin, I decided to get creative. Yummy ricotta cookies… with an autumn twist! My daughter loves them with the frosting, but they are just as yummy without.” – Karen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BLACK DIAMOND, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pecan Pie Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n
“It’s that time of year. I love the fall and also the smell of these pecan pie bars cooking in the oven. Heaven!” – Shelly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LAURIE SANDERS<\/div>\n
SEATTLE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Grandma Helen’s Oatmeal Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I had asked my grandmother for some cookie recipes a while back and she very kindly included her oatmeal cookie recipe which I have always loved.” – Laurie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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TEMAGAMI, ON<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I came up with this last night and it was awesome.” – Lisa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Caramel Apple Crisp Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Apple crisp bars drenched in caramel and topped with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream!” – Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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STEPHANIE DODD<\/div>\n
KANSAS CITY, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pecan Pie Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n
“If you like pecan pie, you will love these cookies. Quite tasty!” – Stephanie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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SHARYL MAACKS<\/div>\n
NEWFANE, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Caramel Apple Pecan Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n
“These bars are sticky and yummy! – Sharyl<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CARI BUTLER<\/div>\n
HARLINGEN, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apple Walnut Blondies With Maple Butter Glaze<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I hope you enjoy this one.” – Cari<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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FT. MEADE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Gingersnap Cookies With Pumpkin Dip<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Just in time for all your fall parties and Thanksgiving. You can make the dip ahead of time, refrigerate, and make the Gingersnap Cookies fresh. These recipes, when used together, will get loads of compliments.” – Angela<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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GAFFNEY, SC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Frosted Spicy Sweet Potato Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n
“For as long as I can remember, during the holidays my family has always gotten together to share in our holiday cookies. One of our favorite ones is these yummy Spicy Sweet Potato Bars.” – Brenda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Chewy sugary spiced pumpkin cookies dipped in dark chocolate pure fall cookie heaven. This chocolate dipped pumpkin cookies added to a dessert table will vanish.” – Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CAMERON, WI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tres Leches Pumpkin Pie Squares<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I love pumpkin pie and I wanted to make the best of the best this year… so started playing with the ingredients and trying things out on my friends and family. This is the winner!” – Wendy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LYNN HAVEN, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I came up with this recipe years ago. It’s my go-to pumpkin cookie and I’m always asked for the recipe.” – Terry<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I’m going to make this for Thanksgiving this year. They are easy to make and so good.” – Heather<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This happened when I couldn’t decide what to bake for my husband’s birthday. I made all of his favorites in one. Deliciousness from top to bottom!” – Jutta<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spiced Sweet Potato Sandwich Cookies<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Instead of a sugar cookie or shortbread base, I used sweet potatoes because they are naturally sweet. It just made sense to me to add a caramel-infused cream filling. I was right, these are love at first bite!” – V<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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