Heavenly holiday desserts

Using traditional desserts for inspiration, here are a dozen holiday cookie recipes that are sure to please family and friends this holiday season.

Lemon meringue pie reimagined as a holiday cookie: Tastes like lemon meringue, but you don't need the plate and the fork. Pillsbury.com offers a version for those seeking a downsized treat, Lemon Meringue Cookie Cups.

ExploreA banana split reimagined as a holiday cookie

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ExploreSpumoni reimagined as a holiday cookie

ExploreFruitcake reimagined as a holiday cookie

ExploreGrasshopper pie reimagined as a holiday cookie

ExploreRed velvet cake reimagined as a holiday cookie

ExploreTiramisu reimagined as a holiday cookie

ExploreAngel food cake reimagined as a holiday cookie

ExploreRocky road ice cream reimagined as holiday cookie

ExploreStrawberry shortcake reimagined as a cookie

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