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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 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 festival kourabiedes (greek wedding cookies)

Festival Kourabiedes (Greek Wedding Cookies)

Made with almonds, pecans or walnuts, butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, cognac or brandy, baking powder, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oreo cookies from cake mix

Oreo Cookies From Cake Mix

Ready for a fun kitchen project? These copycat Oreo cookies from cake mix are a great way to channel your inner baker while keeping it simple and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for coconut haystacks

Coconut Haystacks

Made with salt, coconut, powdered sugar, eggs

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

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recipe for chocolate chip egg free cookies

Chocolate Chip Egg Free Cookies

Trying to avoid eggs but still craving cookies? Grab your butter and chocolate chips because this recipe has got you covered without compromise.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grandmas oatmeal raisin big cookies

Grandmas Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies

Made with cinnamon, raisins, water, shortening, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon biscotti

Lemon Biscotti

Crisp lemon biscotti with a light lemon glaze.

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 absolutely deep dark chocolate fudge cookies

Absolutely Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Dark chocolate cookies made with three kinds of chocolate and served with a chocolate ganache for dipping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugar free chocolate chip cookies

Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with dietetic chocolate candy, margarine, egg, vanilla extract, dry milk, sugar substitute, water, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cotton candy sugar cookies

Cotton Candy Sugar Cookies

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, butter, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for valentine sugar cookies

Valentine Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies use powdered sugar rather than granulated in the dough. The dough is chilled, rolled out, cut into shapes, and sprinkled with red decorator's sugar before...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 double tree hotel chocolate chip cookies

Double Tree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Anybody who's checked into a Doubletree knows that the cookie is the best part of the stay. Grab the recipe and make your home feel as luxurious as a hotel for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for applesauce oaties

Applesauce Oaties

Made with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, sugar, butter, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for essential crunchy oatmeal cookie

Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookie

Welcome to cookie paradise, where the crunchy oatmeal cookie reigns supreme. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready for some serious baking fun.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookie

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

What's your favorite type of cookie? Thin and crispy? Soft and cake-like? This recipe helps you get the perfect chocolate chip cookie every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baker's one bowl death by chocolate cookie

Baker's One Bowl Death By Chocolate Cookie

Made with chopped nuts, semisweet baking chocolate, brown sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for butter horn cookies

Butter Horn Cookies

Made with sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, active dry yeast, water, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for amish raisin cookies

Amish Raisin Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, baking soda, raisins, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 crunchy oatmeal raisin cookies

Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These crunchy oatmeal raisin cookies will be your new favorite snack. These cookies have the added ingredients of brown sugar and honey to give them that extra oomph.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mini peanut butter cup cookies

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Bite-sized peanut butter cookies filled with creamy peanut butter cups.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy fortune cookies

Easy Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies are fun to make at home. They have a light flavor with touches of vanilla and almond extract. The best part about making your own fortune cookies is deciding your...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for authentic amish sugar cookies

Authentic Amish Sugar Cookies

Ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies? Welcome to the world of Amish sugar cookies - simple, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for all-american peanut butter cookies

All-American Peanut Butter Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dolly parton's christmas sugar cookies

Dolly Parton's Christmas Sugar Cookies

The famous country singer has another talent - baking! These simple cut-out cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb sugar cookies

Low Carb Sugar Cookies

These delicate little sugar cookies are the perfect treat for anyone watching their carb intake. The perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream cheese sugar cookies

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Made with all-purpose flour, egg yolk, sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat ben & jerry's giant chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

Treat yourself to Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a big, doughy bite that's hard to resist. This recipe is easy enough for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coconut cookies with chocolate chunks and macadamia nuts

Coconut Cookies with Chocolate Chunks and Macadamia Nuts

Coconut, dark chocolate and macadamia nuts make a downright all-star collection of richness for these quick cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for danish butter cookies

Danish Butter Cookies

Danish butter cookies are a classic buttery, almond-flavored cookie traditionally served during the holiday season.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for swedish butter balls

Swedish Butter Balls

Made with pecans, butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, pastry flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-carb peanut butter cookies

Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

Looking for a low carb treat? Try these easy flourless cookies made with just peanut butter, egg, sugar substitute, and vanilla.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat boston market saucer sized chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Boston Market Saucer Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of the best cookies ever! They are huge and full of chocolate chunks. If you love chocolate chip cookies, then you definitely need to try...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bisquick chocolate chip cookies

Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, baking mix, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brandy shortbread

Brandy Shortbread

Made with butter, sugar, brandy, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for doris' oat bran cookies

Doris' Oat Bran Cookies

With a mix of oats and wheat flour, Doris' oat bran cookies strike a nice balance between chewy and crunchy. Customize them with chocolate chips or raisins for added sweetness.

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 easy cookie cutouts

Easy Cookie Cutouts

The secret for the easiest cookies ever? Cake mix. Fantastic way to whip up a bunch of cookie dough quickly and cut out some fun shapes.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate mexican wedding cookies

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies

Imagine soft, chocolatey morsels that melt in your mouth with a dash of nutty flavor. These chocolate Mexican wedding cookies are here to make your snack time feel...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for anzac cookies

Anzac Cookies

ANZAC stands for "Australian (and) New Zealand Army Corps" and were developed during World War I. They are a hard oatmeal cookie that is still popular today.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white chocolate macadamia nut cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

A soft cookie with crisp edges that's loaded up with white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dark chocolate chip cherry cookies

Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

Cherries make a pairing with rich dark chocolate in these cookies that was simply meant to be.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry wink cookies

Cherry Wink Cookies

Made with shortening, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alabama fudge pecan chewies

Alabama Fudge Pecan Chewies

Made with pecan, pecans, flour, butter or margarine, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 deep fried oreos

Deep Fried Oreos

Turn Oreo cookies into a warm, crispy treat by dipping them in a batter of pancake mix, milk, and eggs, then deep-frying until golden brown. Serve while hot for best taste.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade animal cookies

Homemade Animal Cookies

Baking should be about fun and creativity, and what could be more playful than festive animal-shaped cookies? With this recipe, you'll enjoy both the thrill of crafting and the...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours





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