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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    These cake-like cookies are nutritious, flavorful and firm enough to pack well in brown-bag lunches.—Doris Barb, El Dorado, Kansas


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    Swedish Spritz Cookies

    5 reviews

    Every Christmas, my daughter and I have a 1-day cookie-making spree. We roll out more than 60 dozen cookies, including...


    Walnut Thumbprints

    7 reviews

    Out of all my cookie recipes, I get the most requests for this one. A friend gave the recipe to...


    Soft Ginger Puffs

    3 reviews

    These spice cookies loaded with raisins and walnuts really do appeal to all generations—I found the recipe in a 1901...


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    Welcome-to-the-Neighborhood Cookies

    2 reviews

    "I always share a batch of these cookies with new neighbors," says Susan Bice at Edwards Air Force Base in...


    Apple Pie Cookies

    3 reviews

    To sweeten the school day, send along these soft apple pie cookies. To save time you can use purchased pie...


    Sam’s Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

    3 reviews

    My soft, not-too-sweet chocolate cookies are filled with a heavenly cream filling. Kids of all ages devour them! Whenever my...


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    Cookie Brittle

    2 reviews

    "This recipe originally called for chocolate chips, but my family and friends like it better when I use peanut butter...

    Orange Crispies

    3 reviews

    Add a splash of little sunshine to your cookie jar with this recipe. When I want to spread some cheer,...


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    Quick Fruitcake Cookies

    2 reviews

    For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away...


    Gruesome Green Toes

    4 reviews

    With only four ingredients and no baking, you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time with this...


    Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies

    8 reviews

    These are among my family's favorite cookies around Christmas. The cran-orange flavor makes them special. —Nancy Rollag, Kewaskum, Wisconsin


    Chocolate Orange Cookies

    2 reviews

    My three sisters like the combination of chocolate and orange as much as I do, so we all really savor...


    Chocolate Truffle Cookies

    8 reviews

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


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    Sunflower Seed Cookies

    We grow 800 acres of sunflowers and use the nutritious seeds in a variety of recipes.—Connie White, Stirum, North Dakota


    Quick Ghost Cookies

    18 reviews

    Spruce up store-bought cookies for the holiday. These are a real hit with "goblins" of all ages. —Denise Smith, Lusk,...


    White Chocolate Cookies

    5 reviews

    Fixing desserts is my favorite kind of cooking. I usually make these cookies for Christmas—their pale-white adds a special touch...

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    Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

    22 reviews

    My mom always had these cookies on hand. They're so good with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee or milk....


    Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    46 reviews

    With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it's no surprise these are my family's favorite cookies. Because of...


    Vintage Shortbread Recipes That are Perfect for the Holidays

    There's no better way to celebrate Christmas than baking up a few dozen shortbread cookies. We've rounded-up our top 20...


    Macaroons vs. Macarons: Know Your Cookies

    Before you preheat, make sure you know the difference between these two cookies. Macaroons vs. macarons—they've very different (but both...


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    37 Chocolate Cookie Recipes for Your Sweet Tooth

    Nothing beats a scrumptious, gooey chocolate cookie (unless you prefer a crispy, crumbly one!). Here's a roundup of our best...


    Easy Cookie Recipes that Start with Cake Mix

    Need cookies in a hurry? Save time and hassle with easy cookie recipes that get a jump-start with a box...

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    57 Traditional Christmas Desserts to Bake Up This Year

    The holiday season is all about traditions, like trimming the tree and listening to our favorite carols. This also includes...


    17 Cookie and Wine Pairings to Try This Holiday Season

    We love sitting down with our favorite Christmas cookies and a glass of milk, but sometimes we want to get...


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    57 Cookie Exchange Recipes Your Friends Will Love

    Looking for cookie exchange recipes for this year's swap? We've got 'em! Your friends and family are going to love...


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    58 Cookies to Keep in Your Freezer for Craving Emergencies

    Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the...


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    The Step Almost Everyone Skips When Making Cookies

    Still trying to make the perfect cookie? It's easier than you think! All you need to do is chill cookie...