20 Nut-Free Cookies Every Guest Can Enjoy

Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Cookies are the perfect punctuation any dessert spread; whether it's a birthday party or a holiday event, these round, sugary treats simply can't be beat. Whlie we love the crunch of a nut-filled cookie, it's important to keep allergies in mind when planning for guests. Since it can be difficult for partygoers to tell if a cookie has nuts, as oats and chocolate chips can easily resemble peanuts, it's best to play things safe by baking treats without nuts at all. To keep you away from pecans, walnuts, we collected cookie recipes that are simply irresistible and nut-free. We might be biased, but decadent Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies and zesty Lemon Thumbprint Cookies belong at any and every dessert spread. If you simply need nuts to complete a tasty dessert, stash a bowl of crushed pecans in the corner for guests to sprinkle over their cookies if they feel so inclined.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

To make these one-of-a-kind cookies, brown the butter before getting started.

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Cheesecake Cookies

Cheesecake Cookies
Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Cheesecake Cookies

These bite-sized cheesecake cookies have a cherry fruity finish.

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

The best-ever chocolate chip cookies include oats and flaky sea salt.

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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

Red-Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

These vibrant red cookies begin with just a box of red velvet cake mix.

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Everything you love about brownies packed into a double chocolate cookie.

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Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Coconut Cookies

These coconut cookies are toasted to perfection and taste nutty but are nut-free guranteed.

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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
Southern Living

Recipe: Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, these fruity cookies belong at your cookie swap.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

The addition of pumpkin makes these chocolate chip cookies even more tender.

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Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies

Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies

These colorful funfetti-like cookies bring all the joy to the holidays.

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Brown Sugar Cookie Stars

Brown Sugar Cookie Stars
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Brown Sugar Cookie Stars

These sparkly sugar cookies know how to shine. The secret to richer sugar cookies is the addition of brown sugar.

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Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

Dog Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Victori Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate sugar cookies bind oh-so beautifully to minty frosting to create tasty cookie sandwiches.

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Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies

Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cranberry-Orange Butter Cookies

Dried cranberries and orange zest make these butter cookies fruity and festive.

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Dark Chocolate-Ginger-Molasses Cookies

Dark Chocolate-Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Dark Chocolate-Ginger-Molasses Cookies

We transformed the classic ginger cookie into a chocolate lover's dream.

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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Photo: Zoe Denenberg; Prop Stylist: Rachel Mulcahy

Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No-bake, no-problem! These easy, buttery cookies only require 15-minutes of hands on time.

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Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies

Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies
Katie Strasberg Rousso

Recipe: Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies

Nuts are entirely optional for these decadent chocolate cookies.

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Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies
Courtesy of Damaris Phillips

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

Chocolate chips and dried cherries make a heavenly combination.

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Snowflake Sugar Cookies

Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Zoe Denenberg; Prop Styling: Rachel Mulcahy

Recipe: Snowflake Sugar Cookies

These intricately designed sugar cookies are sure to impress guests this holiday season.

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No-Bake Salted Dark Chocolate Cookie Bars

No-Bake Salted Dark Chocolate Cookie Bars
Jen Causey

Recipe: No-Bake Salted Dark Chocolate Cookie Bars

Pair these rich chocolate cookies alongside a cup of coffee.

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Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Alison Miksch

Recipe: Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

For a crispy outside and a gooey inside, use a skillet to bake your chocolate chip cookies.

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Belgian Spice Cookies

Belgian Spice Cookies
Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Belgian Spice Cookies

Nothing puts us more in the holiday spirit than spice-flavored cookies.

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