There's no such thing as too many cookie recipes, and this roundup proves it. We've pulled together 24 of our favorite homemade cookie recipes, from the classic chocolate chip cookie everyone requests, to soft sugar cookies, chewy peanut butter cookies, easy cookie bars, and a few fun specialty flavors you won't find just anywhere.
Whether you're baking for a holiday cookie tray, a bake sale, or just because it's Tuesday, there's a recipe here for you. Every one is simple enough for a weeknight batch, with step-by-step instructions even beginner bakers can follow.
Chocolate Chip & Chocolate Cookie Recipes
The Very Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Very Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies are crisp around the edges with soft, chewy centers and plenty of chocolate chips in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients and no chilling required, they're an easy homemade cookie for any occasion.
Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies
Rich cocoa, chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans make these Chewy Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies extra chocolatey with crisp edges and soft, chewy centers. They have a thick, bakery-style texture and plenty of chocolate and pecans in every bite.
Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies
Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies turn a boxed brownie mix into soft, chewy chocolate cookies loaded with chocolate chips and rolled in powdered sugar. They have the rich flavor of a brownie with the easy-to-eat texture of a homemade cookie.
Double Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies
Thick and chewy Double Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies combine a rich cocoa cookie dough with chocolate chips and colorful candy corn. The candy can also be swapped for other seasonal treats, making this an easy chocolate cookie recipe to change throughout the year.
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies have crisp golden edges, soft centers, and plenty of classic peanut butter flavor. They're quick to make in the air fryer and ready in about 18 minutes.
Inside Out Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Inside Out Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are jumbo peanut butter cookies with crisp edges, soft chewy centers, and a gooey chocolate surprise inside. They taste like a peanut butter cup baked right into a big homemade cookie.
Easy Monster Cookies
Easy Monster Cookies are thick, bakery-style cookies packed with peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and colorful M&Ms. They're soft and chewy in the center with crisp edges and plenty of mix-ins in every bite.
Ultimate Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie
Ultimate Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie is a warm, soft cookie cake loaded with peanut butter, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Pieces. Baked in a cast iron skillet, it makes an easy shareable dessert that's especially good served warm.
Sugar Cookie Recipes
Perfect Soft Sugar Cookies for Christmas
Soft, chewy, and easy to customize, Perfect Soft Sugar Cookies for Christmas make a versatile holiday cookie for decorating and sharing. Use the dough for frosted cookies, sprinkle cookies, thumbprints, or cookies filled with chocolate Kisses.
Christmas Sugar Cookies with Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Thick, creamy homemade frosting makes these Christmas Sugar Cookies with Homemade Buttercream Frosting a festive treat for cookie trays and holiday parties. The sweet buttercream sets on the outside while staying soft and creamy underneath.
Christmas Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
Colorful and easy to make, Christmas Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are soft vanilla sugar cookies rolled in festive sprinkles before baking. The dough does not need to be chilled or rolled out, making these a fun choice for baking with kids.
Thumbprint Sugar Cookies with Jam Centers
Soft and chewy Thumbprint Sugar Cookies with Jam Centers are filled with a spoonful of sweet fruit jam in the middle. Strawberry is a classic choice, but you can easily switch in cherry, raspberry, or another favorite jam.
Secret Hershey Kiss Sugar Cookies
Secret Hershey Kiss Sugar Cookies hide a chocolate Kiss inside a soft, chewy sugar cookie coated with powdered sugar. The chocolate center makes every cookie a fun surprise for Christmas cookie trays, exchanges, and holiday parties.
Lemon Sugar Cookies
Bright lemon zest gives Lemon Sugar Cookies a fresh citrus flavor that balances their buttery sweetness. These thick, chewy cookies can be rolled and cut or prepared as simple slice-and-bake cookies for an easy homemade dessert.
Cookie Bars & Macaroons
Easy Pecan Pie Bars
Crispy pecans, a sweet gooey filling, and a buttery shortbread crust make these Easy Pecan Pie Bars taste like classic pecan pie in an easy-to-serve cookie bar. They are a simple choice for holiday parties, Thanksgiving dessert, Christmas cookie trays, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing sweet.
The Best Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroon Recipe
Crisp and golden on the outside with a soft, chewy coconut center, The Best Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroon Recipe is made with just five simple ingredients. These easy cookies are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free, making them a great option when you need an allergy-friendly dessert.
More Homemade Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Rich chocolate cookies are filled with sweet cherries and topped with a decadent chocolate coating. These soft, fudgy cookies have the classic chocolate-cherry flavor combination in every bite.
Homemade Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies Recipe
Chocolate cookies flavored with peppermint and covered in a smooth chocolate coating make this Homemade Thin Mints Girl Scout Cookies Recipe taste remarkably similar to the classic favorite. The crisp cookies have just the right balance of chocolate and mint.
Easy Shortbread Cookies
Butter and vanilla give these Easy Shortbread Cookies their rich flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The light, delicate cookies are simple enough for everyday baking and also work well on holiday cookie trays.
Cherry Pie Cookies
Buttery pie dough and sweet cherry pie filling turn these Cherry Pie Cookies into little handheld versions of a classic cherry pie. A crisp sugar topping adds a little crunch to the soft cookies and fruity centers.
Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Sweet apple butter and cinnamon fill the centers of these soft and buttery Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies. Their warm fall flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make them an easy choice for cookie trays and seasonal baking.
Nutella Linzer Cookies
Buttery cookies filled with creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread make these Nutella Linzer Cookies look impressive without being difficult to prepare. A dusting of powdered sugar gives the sandwich cookies a pretty bakery-style finish.
Carrot Cookies with Orange Glaze
Carrots and fresh orange zest give these Carrot Cookies with Orange Glaze a soft, moist texture and bright citrus flavor. A sweet orange glaze finishes the tender cookies with even more fresh orange flavor.
Easy Butter Pecan Cookies
Butter and finely chopped pecans give these Easy Butter Pecan Cookies a rich, nutty flavor in every bite. The cookies bake up soft and chewy with plenty of buttery pecan flavor.
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