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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 diet oatmeal cookies

Diet Oatmeal Cookies

Missing sweets while dieting? These lightly sweetened oatmeal cookies will quench that desire while keeping your calories in check.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 rolled oat raisin cookies

Rolled Oat Raisin Cookies

Made with raisins or dried cranberries, rolled oats, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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

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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 chewy double chocolate chip cookies

Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy double chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and a soft, chewy texture. Made with cocoa powder and plenty of chocolate...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 amish chocolate chip applesauce cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies

Made with flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brandy shortbread

Brandy Shortbread

Made with butter, sugar, brandy, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gourmade cookies peanut butter blitzers

Gourmade Cookies Peanut Butter Blitzers

Made with all-purpose flour, butter, baking soda, kosher salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs

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 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 copycat entenmann's fat-free oatmeal raisin cookies

Copycat Entenmann's Fat-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Nothing beats milk and cookies for a sweet dose of nostalgia. If you're looking for a fat-free fix, these copycat oatmeal raisin cookies like...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 gewurzplatzchen (spice cookies)

Gewurzplatzchen (Spice Cookies)

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 kumquat oatmeal cookies

Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies

Made with kumquats, salt, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, flour, baking soda

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 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 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 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 chocolate macadamia nut cookies

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Rich cocoa and buttery macadamia nuts make up these light and airy cookies. You'll definitely want to make more than one batch.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon biscotti

Lemon Biscotti

Crisp lemon biscotti with a light lemon glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for frosted pineapple cookies

Frosted Pineapple Cookies

Made with brown sugar, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, soda, salt, baking powder, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini mocha whoopie pies

Mini Mocha Whoopie Pies

These whoopie pies are a little taste of heaven. Mini kahlua cookies are sandwiched with a sweet cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 coconut haystacks

Coconut Haystacks

Made with salt, coconut, powdered sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 pat nixon's white house cookies

Pat Nixon's White House Cookies

Made with cake flour, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon rind, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stained glass cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, Lifesavers candy, sugar, shortening or butter, vanilla extract, eggs, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pignoli (pine nut) cookies

Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

Made with pine nuts, almond paste, sugar, confectioners' sugar, egg whites

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 chocolate oatmeal coconut candies (chocolate haystacks)

Chocolate Oatmeal Coconut Candies (Chocolate Haystacks)

If you are looking for a quick chocolate oatmeal cookie, this is it. A few minutes of boiling is all it takes (being patient while they cool is...

Method:   stovetop
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 chocolate chip orange hazelnut cookies

Chocolate Chip Orange Hazelnut Cookies

Made with butter, orange, orange juice, egg, brown sugar, flour, white sugar, salt, baking soda, miniature chocolate chips

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 easy pecan cookies

Easy Pecan Cookies

Made with just a few simple ingredients, these pecan cookies come together in just minutes. Pecans add a lovely crunch, while the brown sugar gives the cookies a beautiful caramel...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 bittersweet chocolate blackout cookies

Bittersweet Chocolate Blackout Cookies

Doubly chocolatey, doubly good. Made with devil's food cake mix, chocolate chunks, and a rich dose of espresso.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cut-out sugar cookies with butter icing

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Butter Icing

These simple iced sugar cookies are perfect for cutting up and decorating to your heart's content.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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