Cookie Recipes

From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.

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    Shari’s Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps

    1 review

    My family loves spicy foods. I created this recipe so we could even enjoy some spicy heat in a cookie....


    Pinwheels and Checkerboards

    16 reviews

    My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...


    Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

    46 reviews

    Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make...


    Pistachio Cookies

    4 reviews

    This wonderful pistachio cookie recipe is fun to make and everyone will be impressed with how pretty the green coloring...


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    Whipped Shortbread

    223 reviews

    These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...


    Chocolate Rum Balls

    4 reviews

    Roll these truffle-like rum balls in crushed Oreos to get just the right amount of crunch. They can be made...


    Sugar Cone Chocolate Chip Cookies

    9 reviews

    If I could make a batch of cookies a day, I'd be in baking heaven. I made these for my...


    Aunt Myrtle’s Coconut Oat Cookies

    15 reviews

    These oatmeal coconut cookies are the stuff of happy memories. They have such a rich flavor and texture. Store them...

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    Crisp Sugar Cookies

    21 reviews

    My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...


    Slice ‘n’ Bake Fruitcake Cookies

    6 reviews

    A cross between classic fruitcake and buttery cookies, these treats are perfect for Christmas. Each one is chock-full of raisins...


    Dipped Cherry Cookies

    34 reviews

    Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail...


    Winter Fruit Macaroons

    5 reviews

    Coconut macaroons with sweetened condensed milk instead of egg whites are my version of a recipe my mom loved. All...


    Vanilla Wafer Cookies

    40 reviews

    These buttery cookies bake up chewy and crispy at the same time. Sprinkle these vanilla wafers with colored sugar or...


    Oatmeal Crispies

    21 reviews

    My husband, who normally isn't fond of oatmeal, thinks these old-fashioned cookies are great. With a hint of nutmeg, their...


    Chocolate Lace Cookies

    4 reviews

    My mother and I make these elegant lace cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way...


    Pfeffernuesse Cookies

    12 reviews

    A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts,...


    Chocolate Cutout Cookies

    12 reviews

    I love gingerbread cookies, but my grandchildren don't like the ginger flavor. Now I use chocolate and watch them smile...

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    Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    4 reviews

    This recipe is special to me because it is totally original, my very own! The cookies are firm but not...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Eggnog Biscotti

    3 reviews

    You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs...


    Soft Sugar Cookies

    23 reviews

    These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch. I usually add food coloring...


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    Lemon Snowflakes

    67 reviews

    You’ll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies. Confectioners’ sugar highlights the cracked tops to give...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pizza

    8 reviews

    Kids go crazy for this gooey dessert pizza, although adults snap it up too. Everyone loves the chewy crust and...

    Chocolate Snowballs

    31 reviews

    This is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe. The cookies remind me of the snowballs I packed as a child during...


    Candied Fruit Cookies

    2 reviews

    These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they're always a hit at holiday time. —Florence Monson,...


    Jeweled Coconut Drops

    18 reviews

    Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped...


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    Lemon Anise Biscotti

    3 reviews

    With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso, I’m finding lots of people enjoy these classic Sicilian dipping...


    Torcetti

    3 reviews

    Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and me roll out the dough for these tasty torcetti. These cookies are...


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    Holiday Reindeer Cookies

    1 review

    Gather 'round the tree on Christmas Eve and feast on these adorable reindeer cookies. If you listen closely, you might...