It seems that no matter how grown up one pretends to be, it’s hard to resist the call of a welcoming plate of fresh baked cookies. For that and many other delicious reasons, a batch of cookies always makes a thoughtful gift throughout the year and is the sweetest star of every party.

Below are 17 tasty recipes to inspire your baking for parties and holidays (including 6 cookie recipes for those on special diets).

Enjoy (and happy snacking)!

• Spicy Molasses Cookies from Cajun Chef Ryan

• Chai Butter Cookies from Ezra Pound Cake

• Black and White Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe from The Hungry Mouse

• Chocolate Fudge Butterfinger Cookies Recipe from Picky Palate

• White Chocolate and Semi Sweet Chocolate Swirl Chip, Coconut, Pecan Cookies from Natyu

• 5 Layer Cookie Bars Recipe from Chew on That

• Soft Gingerbread Cookies from Average Betty

• Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Oatmeal Cookies from Dinner and Dessert

• Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies from Notecook

• Sparkling Ginger Chip Cookies Recipe from 101 Cookbooks

• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe from Simply Recipes

• Flourless and (Almost) Sugar Free Cookies With Peanut Butter and Chocolate from Kalyn’s Kitchen

• Easy Peanut Butter “No Flour” Cookie Recipe from eHow

• Vegan Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies from Elle’s New England Kitchen

• Gluten Free Paintbrush Cookies Recipe from Nibblers

• Calcium-Rich, Tahini Cookie Recipe from That’s Fit

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Pillows Recipe from Vegweb

Please join us tomorrow to read our newest daily food and cooking feature on HuggingtheCoast.Com, Party Appetizer Recipes: Tapenade, Red Pepper, and Goat Cheese Crostini.

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