90 Cookie Recipes You'll Be Baking All Year Long (2024)

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Get the Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

It's true—this dough is firm, almost like a shortbread, so to make sure it doesn't crack, roll it into balls until smooth and firm, and then gently press your thumb in the center to make sure it doesn't crack. Gently.

Get the Thumbprint Cookies recipe.

The origin of the name "monster" cookies isn't clear, but it may refer to the fact that they're like Frankenstein's monster—made up of a combination of the parts of many other cookies. We love 'em because you can really throw anything into the dough.

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Pecan sandies are a store-bought cookie classic, and while we’d never turn up our noses at our old nostalgic favorites, our homemade version is pretty tasty (and possibly even better!). Featuring thick, buttery shortbread studded with toasted pecans and rimmed with decorative sparkling sugar for a little extra crunch, it takes that grocery story favorite to the next level.

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These no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies are nostalgia at its finest—half of our staff has a story about these from childhood. If you don't, whip up a batch asap and you'll see why they're so memorable.

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This recipe yields cookies that are soft and citrusy sweet with a perfect chewy center. They take very minimal effort and the hardest part will be letting them chill in the fridge. Be patient! That rest time will be worth it for the crinkly texture it provides.

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Whether frosted, sprinkled or eaten plain right out of the oven we can't get enough of these cookies. Not only do they taste fantastically buttery with just the right amount of sweetness, they also holds their shape and are perfect for decorating with buttercream or royal icing for any time of year!

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We love the combination of the flavorful, rich cookie and the sweet fruity jam. Linzers are a classic sandwich cookie, which means they're not the fastest to throw together—patience is key, but we can guarantee these are well worth the wait.

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As the story goes, a woman by the name of Mrs. Freda F. Smith from Ohio developed the original recipe for these for The Grand National Pillsbury Bake-Off competition in 1957. She lost, but her cookies still became legendary, particularly after Pillsbury instated the Bake-Off Hall of Fame and ranked her recipe 7th on the list. The more you know!

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Looking for a super-satisfying new favorite cookie? We found it: this amazing cookie has the kick of tangy cranberry balanced with creamy, sweet white chocolate, all rounded out with satisfying, good-for-you oats.

Get the Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies recipe.

Biscotti are Italian cookies that are initially baked in a large flat log, then cut and baked once more into toasted and crunchy treats. We love them simple with sliced almonds, but pistachios, pine nuts, raisins or dried cranberries, or chocolate chips are all great mix-ins. They're the perfect anytime treat (particularly dipped in coffee or hot tea).

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With its striking color and a unique nutty vanilla flavor profile, ube has taken over the world. Upgrade your average crinkle cookie this Christmas with ube extract and ube halaya, a popular Filipino pudding made with ube and condensed milk. Your guests won't know what hit 'em!

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These pretty gingersnaps are BIG, gingery, and extra extra chewy, like a warm warm winter hug in a cookie!

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When you just can't have any more matzo (even if it is this amazing matzo icebox cake), make these gluten-free coconut macaroons. Dipping them in chocolate is "optional" but really, why wouldn't you?

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The first thing we will say about these cookies is that you shouldn't eat them while wearing your Sunday best. The powdery confectioner's sugar that makes these snowballs "snowy" and delicious can end up dousing you in sugar with every bite, so make sure you have napkins ready and eat them over a plate to catch the winter wonderland from landing on your floor. The mess is SO worth it for these cookies.

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Crumbl’s chilled sugar cookies may no longer be on their permanent menu, but now you can make them at home and have them any time you want. Their signature giant cookie is an almond sugar cookie with a pretty pink frosting, but feel free to get creative and try out different colors or even sprinkles if you like.

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With a history so intricate, it’s no surprise that the recipe for this cookie is also quite involved. It may not require any special ingredients, but it does require meticulous planning, timeliness, and a bit of trial and error. Enjoy the process (and figuring out what fortunes to gift to your friends and family!).

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Peanut butter cookies are one of those desserts we're always in the mood for. They're salty, sweet, and more rich than a chocolate chip cookie ever could be. We're suckers for the classic fork crosshatch look, but you can totally skip it. (Ready for the next level? Make peanut butter STUFFED cookies.)

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Caramelized sugar is our new favorite frosting sub. Don't have a kitchen torch? Try sticking these under the broiler!

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Sesame’s nutty flavors can pack a bitter undertone, which is why these sesame cookies use licorice-like anise and bright citrus zest to neutralize the earthiness for a more balanced flavor. These not-too-sweet treats are great for adding variety to your holiday cookie boxes.

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