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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 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 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 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 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 almond madeleines

Almond Madeleines

Almond Madeleines are a delicious, buttery French cake-like cookie. They are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, or as a light dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 pineapple coconut cookies

Pineapple Coconut Cookies

Made with coconut extract, flaked coconut, pineapple cake mix, oil, eggs, coconut cream pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 louisiana pecan pralines

Louisiana Pecan Pralines

These pecan pralines come straight from the heart of Louisiana's culinary heritage, offering that well-known balance of richness and nuttiness.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 brigadeiros

Brigadeiros

Made with chocolate sprinkles, sweetened condensed milk, butter, cocoa powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mocha meringue cookies

Mocha Meringue Cookies

Made with chocolate morsels, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for amaretti cookies

Amaretti Cookies

Made with confectioners' sugar, almonds, sugar, egg whites, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey crinkle cookies

Honey Crinkle Cookies

Honey crinkle cookies are a simple way to add a homemade treat to any meal. Their easy preparation and delicious taste make them a versatile choice.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 old fashioned jumbo sugar cookies

Old Fashioned Jumbo Sugar Cookies

There's nothing quite like a sugar cookie. And there's nothing quite like an old-fashioned sugar cookie. These fat, fluffy cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for barbara bush's chocolate chip cookies

Barbara Bush's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, water, vanilla extract

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 molasses hermits

Molasses Hermits

Made with cinnamon, salt, shortening or butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, raisins, walnuts, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 chocolate rum balls

Chocolate Rum Balls

Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.


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


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 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

recipe for lemon tassies

Lemon Tassies

Made with sugar, eggs, cream cheese, butter, flour, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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