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11 Cookie and Dessert Recipes for Every Big Occasion

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Sue Sparks, creator of baking blog Munchkin Munchies, creates desserts that are just as pretty as they are easy to make. Here, Sue shares some essential recipes that you can make for holidays, parties, and more. This article originally appeared on >Countryliving.com.
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Valentine's Day | Mason Jar Cookies

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A cute gift for a kid or teacher, these Mason jar cookies are topped off with heart sprinkles and a bit of twine.

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St. Patrick's Day | Rainbow Cake Pops

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Spread a bit o' Irish luck on St. Patrick's Day with these colorful rainbow pops.

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Cinco de Mayo | Tostada Cookies

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Don't be fooled by their appearance: The "lettuce" on these cookies is just dyed shredded coconut, while the "sour cream" is white icing.

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Mother's Day | Tea Bag Cookies

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Mom will do a double-take when you wake up her on Mother's Day morning with a cup of tea and a few of these cookies.

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Father's Day | Double-Decker Necktie Cookies

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Pay homage to Dad's favorite tie by recreating it in cookie form.

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Summer Picnic | Jam Jar Cookies

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These strawberry jam jar cookies are the sweetest way to end the first picnic of the summer.

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Fourth of July | Mini Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops

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Guests at your Fourth of July party might think they're being treated to ice cream cones, but they'll be in for a surprise when they take a bite.

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Fall Harvest | Fallen Leaves Cookies

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Welcome autumn with rake cookies, made with pretzel sticks, peanut butter cookies, and leaf sprinkles.

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Halloween | Haunted Pumpkin Cookies

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Set out a spooky spread with these haunted house-themed cookies made with orange-tinted cookie dough.

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Related: 53 Classic Homemade Cake Recipes

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Winter Solstice | Cup O'Cocoa Cookies

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Curl up around the fire with a mug of hot chocolate and these equally sweet imitations.

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Christmas | Mini Mug Pops

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Once you get over how utterly adorable these marshmallow pops are, you'll be floored all over again by how delicious they taste.

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