Best Cookie Recipes: From Classic Favorites to Creative Creations

Few homemade treats inspire such universal delight as freshly baked cookies, and this comprehensive collection aims to be your definitive resource for all things cookie-related. We begin with the fundamentals - the core techniques and ingredient knowledge that lead to consistent cookie success - before expanding into recipes that cover every style, flavor profile, and occasion. You'll find multiple versions of beloved classics like chocolate chip cookies (chewy, crispy, and cakey variations to suit every preference), alongside traditional favorites from around the world that have become part of America's cookie landscape. The collection includes everyday drop cookies that can be mixed and baked in under an hour, special occasion cookies that showcase more elaborate decorating techniques, and holiday classics that form the backbone of seasonal traditions. Throughout, we share the small details that transform good cookies into great ones - from ingredient temperatures to mixing methods, from pan choices to cooling techniques. Whether you're baking for after-school snacks, holiday gift boxes, or special celebrations, these recipes ensure your cookies will disappear from the plate in record time.

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Most recent update: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:21:03 GMT

Best Cookie Recipes

A close up of a chocolate and white cookie.
Oreo Black Cocoa Macarons

Chocolate almond shells with creamy vanilla filling inspired by classic Oreo cookies.

A plate of cinnamon rolls with caramel sauce drizzled on top.
Biscoff Cookie Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Soft cinnamon rolls filled with Biscoff cookie butter and finished with a smooth spiced glaze.

Spiral-looking raspberry cookies close up on marble, plus a bowl of raspberries sitting behind.
Raspberry Swirl Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with fruity raspberry jam layered inside, then finished with a splash of creamy white chocolate.

Close view of fudgy cocoa cookies with shiny ganache centers and vibrant cherries.
Cherry Chocolate Cookies

Chewy cocoa cookies with sweet cherry ganache centers. Perfect for chocolate fanatics everywhere.

Round buttery cookies with a sparkle of yellow sugar on top, stacked and scattered across a baking tray.
Zesty Lemon Cookies

Soft, buttery cookies with vibrant lemon zest and a gentle, tangy glaze.

A close-up of round cookies studded with cranberries and orange pieces, coated in sugar, arranged on a white surface.
Orange Cranberry Cookie Bites

Crumbly, rich shortbread packed with tangy dried cranberries and fresh orange zest. An easy seasonal snack anyone can bake.

A close-up of cookies topped with creamy frosting and cocoa powder, with one cookie showing a bite taken out revealing a chocolate filling.
Coffee Cream Cookies

Rich coffee-infused cookies with a dollop of creamy mascarpone and a light cocoa dusting, bringing together cookie crunch and Italian dessert softness.

A plate of sparkly red cookies with creamy white middles, with a couple showing bite marks.
Velvet Cookies

Tender, moist red velvet treats with a smooth cream cheese middle, dusted in crimson sugar for extra shine. Great for any festive occasion.

A close-up of hot, fresh chocolate chip cookies with one broken open showing a gooey chocolate middle, sprinkled with sea salt on top.
Nutella Filled Choc Chip Cookies

Tasty chocolate chip cookies with melty Nutella hidden inside. Crunchy outside meets gooey inside in this mouth-watering treat.

A close-up of several round strawberry-flavored cookies with a glossy pink icing on top, arranged on a wooden surface with fresh strawberries in the background.
Strawberry Cookie Treats

Buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookies infused with freeze-dried strawberries and finished with a bright strawberry topping for a modern take on old-fashioned shortbread.

A close-up of festive cookies topped with white icing and red sprinkles arranged neatly on a gold surface.
Minty Melt Cookies

Soft, delicate treats with minty flavor covered in smooth peppermint icing and bits of crushed candy canes for that holiday touch.

Two apple cookies with caramel are piled on a cooling rack, with fresh apples faintly visible behind them.
Caramel Apple Snickerdoodle Treats

Chewy cinnamon-sugar cookies loaded with warm apple topping and finished with a rich brown sugar caramel drizzle.