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.

View More in:

Add Filter

    Holiday Biscotti

    13 reviews

    A twice-baked Italian cookie, biscotti makes a wonderful "dunker." A pretty way to present a batch is on a seasonal...


    Anise Sugar Cookies

    11 reviews

    As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies—like these anise sugar cookies—are keepers. The light anise...


    Frosted Molasses Cookies

    4 reviews

    If my family knows I've baked these cookies, they're sure to gobble them up in a hurry.


    Spumoni Slices

    10 reviews

    My sweet rectangles get their name from the old-fashioned tri-colored ice cream. Our whole family prefers them. —Mary Chupp, Chattanooga,...


    Winning Cranberry Chip Cookies

    14 reviews

    Chock-full of cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts, these cookies are fun to eat. They offer a change of pace from...


    Almond-Ricotta Twists

    A very dear friend gave me this recipe so I make these to remind me of our time together. I...


    Almond Bonbon Cookies

    2 reviews

    These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled cookies into one frosting or each side...


    Orange Pistachio Cookies

    2 reviews

    I had never tried pistachios until I visited a friend who served me these cookies. I was in love! I...

    Honey-Lime Almond Cookies

    3 reviews

    Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep...


    “Boo”-rrific Kisses

    11 reviews

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...


    Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

    1 review

    My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


    Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe from my sister-in-law more than 35 years ago. Chock-full of chocolate, these crispy cookies have a...


    Tout icon

    Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

    56 reviews

    Everyone who tries these beloved gems is amazed that they use only five ingredients. Baking cookies doesn't get much easier...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints

    16 reviews

    When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab...


    White Chocolate-Cranberry Biscotti

    15 reviews

    The original version of this recipe was handed down from my great-aunt. Through the years, my mother and I have...


    Day After Thanksgiving Cookies

    2 reviews

    With your leftover cranberry sauce and pumpkin, bake some Thanksgiving cookies. I’ve used jellied and whole-berry cranberry sauce, and...


    Caramel Pecan Shortbread

    13 reviews

    My grandchildren look for Grandma's "candy bar cookies" every Christmas. I recommend doubling the recipe for these sweet treats because...

    Anise Icebox Cookies

    4 reviews

    These crisp, old-fashioned spice cookies are one of my favorite anise recipes to cook up—especially around the holidays. —Sharon Nichols,...


    Gingerbread Sandwich Trees

    13 reviews

    Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute...


    Pumpkin Cookie Pops

    3 reviews

    These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test...


    Tout icon

    Christmas Lights Cookies

    7 reviews

    What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday...


    Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

    1 review

    The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies—they...


    Christmas Mice Cookies

    25 reviews

    These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...

    Coconut Slice & Bake Cookies

    8 reviews

    Tinting flaky white coconut reminds me of snowflakes falling under holiday lights. The reds and greens add colorful Christmas wonder....


    No-Bake Ginger Cookies

    One of my favorite desserts in England was a cake featuring chocolate and ginger. When I came home, I tried...


    Holiday Cornflake Cookies

    10 reviews

    I can't seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you'll...


    Brown Sugar Cutout Cookies

    2 reviews

    Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, my grandkids...


    Cherry Christmas Slices

    19 reviews

    Brilliant red and green candied cherries add extra sparkle to these delicious holiday delights. What I really like best is...


    Italian Lemon Cookies

    4 reviews

    Christmas wouldn't be the same without my grandmother's cookies. A plate full of these light and zesty cookies is divine!...