Cookie Recipes

These dainty cookies just melt in your mouth. I enjoy making them for get-togethers when there are lots of people...

These snowball cookies have a surprise peppermint filling in the center. —Judith Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin

We came up with the plans for this Christmas gingerbread barn—then stocked it with farmyard friends. The country-as-can-be project will...

Two holiday flavors—gingerbread and peppermint—come together in these impressive pinwheel cookies. I created the recipe especially for my husband, who...

These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. — Teresa Morris, Laurel,...

Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...

These old-fashioned, cake-like cookies are sweet and buttery. They pair equally well with a glass of cold milk or a...

Our special education class developed these fudgy turtle cookies. We have a cookie club teachers can pay to join, and...

These chewy spice cookies are great with coffee and taste even better the next day. The recipe has been a...

These white chocolate-drizzled cookies are a cinch to make, so I’m always happy to whip up a batch. This is...

These pretty pink cookies always turn out so tender. They are the hit of my holiday! —Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda,...

All eyes will definitely be on these adorable cookies when they're set on any buffet table. I created them for...

Macaroons studded with M&M's are easy to mix up in a hurry. That's good, because believe me, they never last...

My husband loves the creamy richness of eggnog, so I add it to the dough and buttercream icing in these...

What fun—these double-chocolaty delights have a surprise bit of marshmallow. Kids love them! —June Formanek, Belle Plaine, Iowa

You get the best of both worlds with these chocolate and vanilla cookies. They're an appealing addition to any cookie...

Almost too cute to eat but too sweet to resist, these clever cookies take minutes to make. They’ll disappear as...

If you crave brownies but not the longer baking time, try these quick chocolaty cookies shared by Mary Turner from...

Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California

I took these lime and coconut macaroons to our annual cookie exchange, where we name a queen. I won the...

I experimented with a chocolate cookie recipe until I was satisfied with the results. I entered these cookies at our...

Here's a slightly different twist on a traditional favorite. These crisp, chewy oatmeal cookies feature golden raisins and have a...

"The next time you’re craving peanut butter cookies try this variation with oats and Grape-Nuts. I think it’s even better...

No one would suspect that these adorable, glazed cookies are low in fat. Jalayne Luckett bakes up the cute citrus...

Field editor Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin sent her recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth morsels. Cardamom, almond extract and walnuts...

My friend Sandy and I have gotten together for years to bake Christmas cookies. One year we made 16 different...

Mom gave me this recipe when I was married. It’s been in our family for generations. Young and old alike...

I make a big batch of these gingerbread cookies every Christmas to give to co-workers and family. For a festive...

I took a classic holiday cookie and made it gluten-free. It’s now my husband’s favorite Christmas cookie. They’re so buttery,...