These Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Cookies Are Exactly What Your Holidays Need

Published 10/23/2025

The holidays + Pillsbury Bake-Off® recipes = the ultimate nostalgic cookies. These timeless favorites bring days of yore into your kitchen with every bite. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, and cozy nights at home, these recipes are nostalgic and timeless in the best way. Bring a vintage feel and holiday magic to your dessert table this year—there’s truly nothing cozier.

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Air Fryer Rocky Road Cookies
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 1 reviews.
Your favorite ice cream flavor is now a cookie! These air fryer treats are simple to make and a great twist on two classic desserts.
Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 142 reviews.
Peanut butter and chocolate is a classic combo for a reason. These brownie cookies make the flavor into an extra gooey treat that everyone will love!
Cranberry Quick Cookies
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 43 reviews.
These nostalgic cranberry cookies bring a festive flair to your dessert table. Plus, they’re ready in under an hour!
Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.
Cookies with a dash of mint are the perfect holiday season treat. This recipe lets you play with flavor in a festive way.
Candy Bar Cookies
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 47 reviews.
If coconut is missing from your holiday desserts, your guests are missing out! These easy macaroons are a fun coconut-y spin on a classic holiday cookie.
Cherry Sugar Cookie Macaroons
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 24 reviews.
Pair tart red cherries and sugar cookie dough for homemade cookie goodness.
Snappy Turtle Cookies
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 38 reviews.
Turtle cookies bring the flavor and nostalgia in one neat package. These are shaped like actual turtles to create a little extra holiday fun in the kitchen!
Hot Chocolate-Marshmallow Cookies
3.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 50 reviews.
These cookies turn your favorite cozy drink into a delicious treat for the holidays. It’s a decadent way to cozy up and wait for Santa!
Brazilian Jubilee Cookies
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
Your guests will go (Brazil) nuts for these unique cookies. With warm brown sugar and nutty flavors, they’re a holiday classic!
Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 386 reviews.
Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and with just a hint of cinnamon, this cookie is a holiday-lover’s dream.
Oatmeal-Chip Cookies
2.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.
When it’s cold outside, nothing is better than a warm oatmeal cookie by the fire. This recipe is on the top of our cozy to-do list.
Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cookies
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 55 reviews.
Chocolate cookies with a gooey caramel center are just what Santa ordered!
Pumpkin, Raisin and Ginger Cookies
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 49 reviews.
Pumpkin and ginger are fall’s powerhouse flavors. These cookies let both shine equally in a delicious, warming treat.
Salted Caramel-Cashew Cookie Tarts
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.
These cookies have everything: cashew butter, caramel, chocolate, and sea salt!
Moonbeam Cookies
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 57 reviews.
This recipe is like basking in a moonbeam…a lemony, sugary, warm moonbeam!
Toffee and Almond Fudge Cookie Cups
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 20 reviews.
Toffee is a classic holiday flavor, so make sure it gets on your dessert table! These cookie cups combine toffee and fudge for a not-to-be-missed treat.