Tried-and-True Cookie Recipes to Make Again and Again
A fresh batch of warm, chewy cookies is always a treat. From our Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip to beloved Cowboy Cookies, see ten of our readers’ favorite cookie recipes. These cookie recipes are easy to bake, too. And there’s something for everyone, from elegant cranberry and white chocolate chip cookies to old–fashioned raisin–filled cookies to the classic sugar cookie.
Soft Molasses Cookies
These super soft (not crispy) cookies are packed with the rich flavors of molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. This particular recipe is based on an old Shaker cookie recipe from the 1920s and has been enjoyed by generations of bakers and cookie lovers!
Blue Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
These award-winning cookies are a traditional favorite. Try these for a soft, chewy treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Chocolate Chunk–Peanut Butter Cookies
Try this tasty twist on a classic that is sure to make you smile. These simple cookies have a decadent flavor that everyone will love, so you may want to make a double batch.
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Lemon Sugar Cookies
These tasty cookies don’t require you to roll out your dough. Instead, you flatten them on the baking sheet; what a great way to get little ones involved!
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Ethel’s Sugar Cookies
This is a classic sugar recipe that can be made at any time (not just the holidays). They roll out easier than other recipes and have a rich flavor.
Cowboy Cookies
Try these delightful oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. The brown sugar in them makes the cookies rich and soft.
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
This cookie version of a classic treat is a great one for getting little hands into the kitchen to help out.
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Mother’s Forgotten Mint Cookies
These cookies are baked overnight in a previously heated but turned-off oven. There is no risk for burning, and we guarantee that you won’t be able to forget them once you try them.
Photo Credit: S. Perreault
Old–Fashioned Raisin–Filled Cookies
You’re going to love these easy, filled cookies. The raisins make them rich without being too sweet, so they make a great treat for after lunch.
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Slide a slice of ice cream between a couple of these thin, crisp chocolate wafers—and enjoy a heavenly cool treat!
Don’t worry if cookies seem daunting. Even if they come out a little crispy, all of these recipes are going to taste great. Check out our 10 tips to help make your cookies the best they can be.
Now that you have tried one or more of these cookie recipes, what are you going to do with all the leftovers? Check out our tips for freezing and storing cookies to keep them fresh and tasty for as long as possible. Enjoy!
What is your FAVORITE type of cookie? Tell us in the comments. Bonus points if you share the recipe so we can try them, too!
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No apps necessary! Please click on the photos for each of the recipes to be taken to the corresponding recipe page.
