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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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 chow mein cookies

Chow Mein Cookies

Combining the sweetness of chocolate and butterscotch with the crunch of chow mein noodles, these cookies provide a fun alternative to more traditional desserts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red velvet cake mix cookies

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

The trick to making red velvet cookies is laughably easy - just start with a red velvet cake mix. With beautiful fluffy outsides and a rich vanilla cream filling, these...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 oatmeal raisin cookie mix in a jar

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Mix In A Jar

Perfect for busy lives, this oatmeal raisin cookie mix allows you to enjoy freshly baked cookies with little effort, leaving you then spare time to conquer your next...


Time:   under 30 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 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


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 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 ibarra mexican chocolate chip cookies

Ibarra Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mexican-style cookies are made with a rich chocolate that is blended with spices like cinnamon and black pepper to give them a deep, complex flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 hillary clinton's chocolate chip cookies

Hillary Clinton's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with flour, salt, baking soda, shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, oats, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican cookie hearts

Mexican Cookie Hearts

Made with cinnamon sugar blend, sugar, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brown sugar spritz cookies

Brown Sugar Spritz Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, flour, vanilla, light brown sugar, butter or margarine, milk, egg

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 butter strips with honey almond glaze

Butter Strips with Honey Almond Glaze

Made with salt, egg, butter, sugar, brandy, honey, almond extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 queen of hearts' tarts

Queen of Hearts' Tarts

Made with strawberry preserves, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 old fashioned sour cream drops

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Drops

These old-fashioned cookies are a delicious classic made with sour cream, sugar, and flour. Made simply, yet elegant enough for company.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fig coconut balls

Fig Coconut Balls

Made with dried figs, coconut, nut meats, lemon rind, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for milk chocolate butterscotch cafe cookies

Milk Chocolate Butterscotch Cafe Cookies

This is a great way to make a batch of cookies from purchased cookie dough taste like homemade.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No oven, no problem! These chocolate oatmeal cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without cranking up the heat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate chunk cookies

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

What's the secret to the perfect chocolate chip cookie? We are pretty sure it's hidden in this recipe filled with rich chunks of chocolate.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brown sugar chewies

Brown Sugar Chewies

Made with confectioners' sugar, butter, brown sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for french chocolate macarons

French Chocolate Macarons

Macarons are light, airy, and have a delicate chocolate flavor that is irresistible. Each bite is a little piece of heaven.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for triple chocolate chunk cookies

Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Rich chocolate cookies are packed full with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate chunks.

Method:   stovetop, 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 linzer thumbprint cookies

Linzer Thumbprint Cookies

For a cookie that offers both flavor and visual appeal, consider making Linzer thumbprint cookies. The unique combination of almond and raspberry jam creates a delicious...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for minced pastry twists

Minced Pastry Twists

Made with milk, vanilla, refrigerated crescent rolls, mincemeat, pecans, powdered sugar

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 cappuccino chip cookies

Cappuccino Chip Cookies

There's something special about these cookies. They have a unique flavor that is both rich and complex. The cappuccino chips add a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lime and black pepper cookies

Lime And Black Pepper Cookies

Lots of zesty lime flavor with a spicy kick of black pepper. These cookies are delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 easy macaroons

Easy Macaroons

Made with vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterscotch spice cookies

Butterscotch Spice Cookies

Made with butterscotch chips, eggs, spice cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crisp sugar cookies

Crisp Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are a deliciously sweet treat. These buttery, crispy cookies are perfect for dunking in your morning coffee or enjoying with a scoop of ice cream after dinner.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate cookies with gin raisins

Chocolate Cookies with Gin Raisins

The cookies have a mocha flavor thanks to a bit of espresso and cocoa powder, which brings an intriguing counterpoint to the delicate gin note.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for gingerbread biscotti

Gingerbread Biscotti

Made with almonds, sugar, butter, molasses, ginger, egg, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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