Made with walnuts, milk, egg yolks, flour, icing sugar, butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Walnut Shaped Cookies
Amaretti Cookies
Made with confectioners' sugar, almonds, sugar, egg whites, almond extract
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Pumpkin Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies
Made with quick or old-fashioned oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, pumpkin, egg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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Cookies on a Stick
A fun way to serve cookies - on a stick! The cookie dough is made simple by starting with a cake mix. Decorate as desired. Great for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Half Hearted Valentine Cookies
Made with sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg, peppermint extract, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Ginger Refrigerator Cookies
The cookies are thin and crispy, with a subtle ginger flavor that comes through beautifully. Enjoy them on their own or with a cup of tea or coffee.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Elf Belly Buttons
Vibrant cookies using a simple mixture of shortening and flavored gelatin. Roll them in granulated sugar for a sweet, textured finish, and top with your choice of red hot cinnamon or...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Polvorones (Powder Cookies)
Made with vanilla extract, butter, confectioners' sugar, flour
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cathedral Windows
Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Lemon Tassies
Made with sugar, eggs, cream cheese, butter, flour, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Best White Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies
Made with butterscotch chips, pecans, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Haystack No Bake Cookies
Made with chow mein noodles, butterscotch, chocolate, or peanut butter chips, peanut butter, peanuts
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Delicious Banana Cookies
Made with vanilla or banana flavoring, salt, bananas, butter, brown sugar, egg whites, oats, flour, milk, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Cranberry Macadamia Cookies
Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Austrian Christmas Weihnachtsbaeckerei
The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Valentine Meringue Hearts
Made with strawberries, egg whites, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, red food coloring, vanilla ice cream
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Tennessee Whiskey Balls
Made with whiskey, corn syrup, baking cocoa, chopped pecans, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Moonbeam Cookies
Made with white chocolate chips, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, coconut, lemon pudding
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chewy Maple Cookies
Made with flaked coconut, salt, shortening, brown sugar, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Colorful Christmas Macaroons
Made with candied cherries, shredded coconut, sugar, flour, salt, egg whites, vanilla or almond extract
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cakes)
Made with salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, black walnuts or pecans
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian Fig Cookies
Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, whole milk, dried figs, raisins, ground cinnamon, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cuccidati (Fig Cookies)
Indulge in the delicious flavor of Cuccidati, a traditional Italian fig cookie. Made with sweet fig filling and a hint of spices, these cookies have the perfect balance of...
Time: over 5 hours
Spiced Crackle Cookies With Crystallized Ginger
Made with white pepper, butter, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pfeffernusse
Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, cardamom, black pepper, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Nutmeg Spritz Cookies
Alright, let's bake some nutmeg spritz cookies! They're buttery and creamy, plus the nutmeg gives them a real kick that's hard to resist - just roll, press, and watch them bake.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alfajores (Sandwich Cookies)
Made with non-stick cooking spray, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, butter, sugar, egg, lemon zest
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
Chewy Pecan Cookies
These aren't just any cookies; they're chewy pecan masterpieces. Packed with oats, raisins, and a kick of spices, they're a rebel in cookie form.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Church Window Candy
Made with walnuts or pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Thumbprint-Jam Cookies
Made with fruit jam or jelly, salt, flour, brown sugar, butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, egg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Krumkake
Made with salt, eggs, butter, sugar, flour, half-and-half, vanilla extract
Time: 30-60 minutes
Simple Pretzel Turtles
If you're looking for simple party treats, these mini turtles are absolutely unbeatable. Three ingredients and just a few minutes of your time.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fudge Drop Cookies
Made with chocolate, walnuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applesauce Spice Cookies With Cinnamon-Sugar Topping
Made with margarine, sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, egg, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Holiday Sugar Cookies
Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Tulip Cookie Shells
Made with ice cream, sherbet, or fresh fruit, vanilla extract, egg whites, sugar, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apricot-Pecan Cookies
Lightly spiced cookies made with dried apricots and garnished with a pecan half.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Butter Cookies
Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Orange Biscotti
Made with sugar, brown sugar, margarine or butter, orange peel, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, dried cranberries, almonds
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cardamom Coconut Macaroons
Cardamom adds a warm, aromatic flavor to these easy-to-make sweet treats.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crackle-Top Molasses Cookies
Made with vegetable oil, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin Spice Macarons
Macarons are French meringue based cookies that are sandwiched together with a sweet filling. This version is made with fall-like pumpkin and spice flavors
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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