Cookies For Every Occasion

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

These time-honored sugar cookies never go out of style. This is a soft and flavorful recipe to have on hand for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

The light texture of sugar cookies with lots of chocolate flavor. Chill the dough if needed for easier handling.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Made with butterscotch chips, pecans, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with dates, water, pecans, sugar, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with 7-grain cereal, all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, old fashioned oats, raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These Halloween black cat cake mix cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate the season. The playful whiskers and pointy ears make them an irresistible addition to any...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with white pepper, butter, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Lightly spiced cookies made with dried apricots and garnished with a pecan half.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flaked coconut, salt, shortening, brown sugar, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A guilt-free treat. With a hint of almond flavor, these meringue drops are a tasty and gluten-free option for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with vegetable oil, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Macarons are light little sandwich style cookies. These sweet treats have a light pistachio flavor both in the cookie and the white chocolate filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with candy bars, vanilla extract, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with white chocolate chips, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, coconut, lemon pudding

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with red food coloring, powdered sugar, white cake mix, cranberry sauce, chocolate frosting

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with margarine, sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, egg, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

A unique treat packed with warm spices, cocoa, and chunks of semisweet chocolate. These cookies offer a wonderful texture, combining the chewiness of gingerbread with the...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with walnuts or pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla or banana flavoring, salt, bananas, butter, brown sugar, egg whites, oats, flour, milk, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, butter, confectioners' sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with whiskey, corn syrup, baking cocoa, chopped pecans, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, baking soda, salt, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, black walnuts or pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with shortening, maple syrup, egg, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, ground cloves, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Mimicking the Linzer torte, these sugar-free cookies are made with flour and ground almonds and filled with sweet preserves.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes