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Cookies For Every Occasion

Cookies For Every Occasion

The word cookie originates from the Dutch "koekje" which means "little cake". However, these baked goods can be traced all the way back to Persia, circa the 7th century.




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recipe for easy bake oven chocolate chip cookies

Easy Bake Oven Chocolate Chip Cookies

Skip the boxed mix because it's so easy for your kids to make cookies in the Easy-Bake oven by Hasbro using this homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ladyfingers

Ladyfingers

Ladyfingers are a small, delicate sponge cake biscuit used in desserts such as tiramisu. They are also known as savoiardi, biscotti di Savoia, or sponge fingers.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for german spritz cookies

German Spritz Cookies

German spritz cookies are a traditional delicious buttery cookie with a delicate texture. Spritz cookies can be easily made in a cookie press or rolled out and cut with cookie...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jim beam bourbon balls

Jim Beam Bourbon Balls

Chocolate and whiskey pair nicely in these bite-sized treats


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic plain oatmeal cookies

Classic Plain Oatmeal Cookies

Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, no frills. No raisins, no nuts, nothing fancy, and nothing wrong. Just perfect, classic cookies that'll make the whole house smell...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for chinese almond cookies

Chinese Almond Cookies

Made with red food coloring, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, egg, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for delia smith's home-made scottish butter shortbread

Delia Smith's Home-Made Scottish Butter Shortbread

If cookies had royalty, butter shortbread would be king. This recipe from Delia Smith is the shortcut to your own royal tea time.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat gottlieb's chocolate chewies

Copycat Gottlieb's Chocolate Chewies

Made with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, egg whites, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for confectioner's sugar cookies

Confectioner's Sugar Cookies

These fun to make sugar cookies not only taste good but look good too. A few ingredients and six minutes later, you're in decoration heaven.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat archway soft sugar cookies

Copycat Archway Soft Sugar Cookies

Recreate the classic Archway soft sugar cookies at home with this easy-to-follow copycat recipe. Made with simple ingredients and a hint of nutmeg, these cookies are...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fat free oatmeal raisin cookies

Fat Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Delicious cookies without the guilt. Go ahead, have another one!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basic plain sugar cookies

Basic Plain Sugar Cookies

A classic for a reason. These picture perfect sugar cookies are ready in no time, simple enough to bake with kids, and made with ingredients you'll already have on hand.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies don't get much easier than this. Just three ingredients, a few minutes in the oven, and you have a delicious batch of peanut butter cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate saltine crackers

Chocolate Saltine Crackers

A crunchy, sweet, and salty snack. You can easily change things up by using other flavored chips in place of the regular chocolate chips.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for no bake eskimo cookies

No Bake Eskimo Cookies

Love sweet treats without breaking a sweat? Whip up these no-bake Eskimo cookies, where creamy butter, cocoa, and oats join forces for a simple dessert.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for laura bush's cowboy cookies

Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies

Foolproof and delicious cookies. You can substitute other add-ins like raisins, flavored chips, or walnuts - just be sure to keep the total add-in amount to 10 cups or less.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for original toll house cookies

Original Toll House Cookies

You can't go wrong with the original Toll House cookie recipe, it's the gold standard of chocolate chip cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mamie eisenhower's sugar cookies

Mamie Eisenhower's Sugar Cookies

Create memories with Mamie Eisenhower's classic sugar cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft, buttery cookies, ideal for holidays or family...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peanut blossom cookie mix in a jar

Peanut Blossom Cookie Mix In A Jar

The classic peanut butter chocolate kiss cookie is a snap to make when you pre-mix the ingredients. Keep on hand for yourself, or give the cookie mix as a gift.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amish chocolate chip cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate no-bake cookies

Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

These no-bake oatmeal cookies are loaded with chocolate and peanut butter. Good luck eating just one.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amish peanut butter cookies

Amish Peanut Butter Cookies

The Amish have a tradition of simple living and hearty cooking. But don't let that fool you, these peanut butter cookies are deliciously addictive.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for award winning soft chocolate chip cookies

Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and soft, with just the right amount of chocolate in every bite. A must-have for any chocolate lover.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cake mix biscotti

Cake Mix Biscotti

These chocolatey biscotti are the perfect snack or dessert. Made with a cake mix, they're super easy to make and can be tailored to your favorite flavors.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for aggression cookie

Aggression Cookie

Feeling stressed? Take it out on some cookie dough! These aggression cookies are more than a tasty treat; they're a stress-relief activity you can eat!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fig newtons

Fig Newtons

The cookie has a mild, sweet flavor that complements the rich, fruity taste of the fig filling, which is dense and sticky with a complex flavor.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for applesauce snickerdoodles

Applesauce Snickerdoodles

Made with all-purpose flour, applesauce, shortening, eggs, sugar, honey, brown sugar, ground nutmeg, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cookies with a kiss (peanut butter blossom cookies)

Cookies With A Kiss (Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies)

Everything's better with a kiss, and cookies are no exception. Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate flourish taste as good as they look.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pecan tassies

Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies are a popular Southern US cookie. They are made with a pecan filling and have a flaky, pastry-like dough. Pecan Tassies are often served at holidays and special occasions.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for awake oatmeal cookies

Awake Oatmeal Cookies

There's something special about oatmeal cookies. They have a unique flavor that sets them apart from other cookies, and they're just the right amount of chewy.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for butterscotch marshmallow haystacks

Butterscotch Marshmallow Haystacks

Made with miniature marshmallows, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, chow mein noodles

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for no sugar added peanut butter cookies

No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Cookies

These peanut butter cookies are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth without all of the sugar. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and are a...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for heloise's any flavor cake mix cookies

Heloise's Any Flavor Cake Mix Cookies

Heloise was known for her life-hack style hints, one of her most popular being cake mix cookies. Grab your favorite cake mix and get ready for some fuss-free...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggless chewy oatmeal raisin cookies

Eggless Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Looking for a Sunday, fun day favorite? Look no more. This soft and chewy classic cookie will always be a crowd winner. It will only take a few minutes to serve up...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy shortbread

Easy Shortbread

Butter, sugar, flour...if you think you can't bake desserts, this shortbread is here to prove you wrong. It's a great base recipe to turn into all sorts of shortbread flavors or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter cream-filled cookies

Peanut Butter Cream-Filled Cookies

You've had peanut butter cookies, but have you had peanut butter filled cookies? These delectable oatmeal cookies filled with a sweet peanut cream need only be served...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for double chocolate cherry bourbon balls

Double Chocolate Cherry Bourbon Balls

These little chocolate balls have a little kick of Bourbon while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almost archway lemon cookies

Almost Archway Lemon Cookies

An easy version of the popular Archway brand cookies that uses a lemon cake mix for the base.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for instant potato cookies

Instant Potato Cookies

Made with coconut flakes, instant potato flakes, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gewurzplatzchen (spice cookies)

Gewurzplatzchen (Spice Cookies)

German holiday cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oatmeal cranberry raisin cookies

Oatmeal Cranberry Raisin Cookies

Picture this: golden-brown cookies bursting with sweet, tangy cranberries and warm spices. Let's whip up a batch of oatmeal cranberry raisin cookies that might just...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat famous amos chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies

Remember these classic chocolate chip cookies? They are packed with semisweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Go ahead, make a big batch, they freeze great.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for world's best sugar cookie

World's Best Sugar Cookie

You can't go wrong with these sugar cookies. They make a large batch but they freeze great.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pepperidge farm ginger man cookies

Pepperidge Farm Ginger Man Cookies

For those who appreciate traditional flavors, this recipe for Pepperidge Farm's ginger man cookies marries molasses and a mix of warming spices to create a stand-out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lena's buttery rum balls

Lena's Buttery Rum Balls

With creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of rum, these bite-sized rum balls are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kahlua chocolate chip cookies

Kahlua Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Kahlua adds a unique flavor to these cookies that makes them stand out from your average chocolate chip cookie. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have these...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for high fiber chocolate chip cookies

High Fiber Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are some truly upstanding chocolate chip cookies. Oh, wait, not moral fiber? Rather bran cereal adds a good dose of dietary fiber to these cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter honey oatmeal cookies

Peanut Butter Honey Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal raisin is already a classic, but as usual adding peanut butter makes it even better! Try adding in some extra chopped peanuts for a little added texture.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baker's breakfast cookie

Baker's Breakfast Cookie

Made with all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, canola oil, prune puree, water, egg whites, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for date & raisin cookies

Date & Raisin Cookies

A chewy cookie packed with chopped dates and raisins and a hint of cinnamon.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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