50+ Best Cookie Recipes (2024)

by Debbie Chapman

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I am so excited for when my kids are old enough to eat cookies! Why their little taste buds don’t approve of themright now is beyond me!? I’ve barely been baking cookies because my gluten free hubby won’t eat them and let’s face it, the last thing I need is to eat 3 dozen chocolate fudge brownie cookies by myself! But my oh my, these recipes sure are tempting me! From comforting chocolate chip cookies and classic peanut butter cookies to coconut macaroons and Reese’s Pieces chocolate cake mix cookies, this list of the 50+ Best Cookie Recipes has you covered, no matter what your sweet tooth is craving!

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I’m thinking I’m going to splurge on the calories and try the chocolate chip cookies first. What do you think?

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Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies via Host the Toast

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Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies via Made From Pinterest

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Double Chocolate Cookies via Annie’s Eats

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Jello Cookies via I Heart Naptime

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Loaded Oatmeal Cookies via Averie Cooks

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Perfect M & M Cookies via Picky Palate

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Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies via The Frugal Girls

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies via Chef in Training

Soft Gingerbread Cookies via One Little Project

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Whipped Shortbread Cookies via Sober Julie

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bon Bons via This Silly Girl’s Life

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Butter Pecan Cookies via Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Strawberries & Cream Cookies via Tastes of Lizzy T’s

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Toffee Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies via Crazy for Crust

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Salted Peanut Butter & Nutella Sandwich Cookies via Sweet Peas & Saffron

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Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies via The Frugal Girls

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Chewy Chocolate Mint Cookies via I Dig Pinterest

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Chex Scotcharoos via Lil’ Luna

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Double Chocolate Strawberry Oreos via Julie’s Eats & Treats

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Fluffernutter Cookies via Averie Cooks

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No-Bake Avalanche Cookies via The Best Blog Recipes

Simple Recipe for Eggless Cookie Dough via One Little Project

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Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies via The Recipe Rebel

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Brookies (Brownie + Cookie) via Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

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Watermelon Sugar Cookies via That’s What Che Said

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Reese’s S’mores Cookies via Something Swanky

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies via Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Salted and Malted Nutella Caramel Cookies via Host the Toast

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Peppermint Mocha Shortbread Cookie via Lil’ Blue Boo

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies via Amy’s Healthy Baking

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Lemon Crinkle Cookies via Cooking Classy

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Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles via Crazy for Crust

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Cinnamon Bun Cookies via Wanna Come With?

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Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies via Skip to my Lou

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S’mores Thumbprint Cookies via Betty Crocker

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Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies via Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Multi-Colored Macarons via Oh Sweet Day!

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Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies via Gringalicious

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Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies via Mom On Timeout

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White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookie via Shugary Sweets

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Twix Cookies via Shugary Sweets

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Fudge Brownie Cookies via Mandy’s Recipe Box

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies via Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

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Coconut No-Bake Cookies via Minimalist Baker

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Ultimate Grasshopper Cookies via Your Cup of Cake

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Kit Kat Cookies via Crazy for Crust

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Cinnamon Cookies via Inside Bru Crew Life

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No-Bake 3 Ingredient Thin Mints via Back for Seconds

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Root Beer Pudding Cookies via Chef in Training

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Homemade Samoas Cookies via Just A Taste

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3 Ingredient Macarons via Love from the Oven

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I'm Debbie Chapman, founder of One Little Project and author of the book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids. I love creating fun and easy crafts and cooking up delicious recipes for my husband and 3 kids.

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  1. 50+ Best Cookie Recipes (54)Mrs.AOK says

    Yes, yes, and more YES!! I love cookies!! I’m the Cookie Monster of this house 🙂
    Christmas in July is coming up in my household (July 25), and you know what we need… COOKIES!
    Thank you for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!
    XOXO

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  2. 50+ Best Cookie Recipes (55)Sherry Thecharmofhome says

    Oh my you have done it again with these 50 best list!! Love it! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

    Sherry

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  3. 50+ Best Cookie Recipes (56)Diana says

    Made these tonight because we needed coconut and sweet. They turned out perfectly! Super easy to make and clean up. I hesitated using sweetened condensed milk as it can sometimes overwhelm the recipe but this was great and no sugar was needed. Thanks for sharing!

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FAQs

What is the most successful cookie? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

What is the secret to making the best cookies? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.
  1. Always use butter.
  2. Choose the right sugar.
  3. Choose the right flour.
  4. Check your flour is in date.
  5. Choose the right kind of chocolate.
  6. Cream the butter and sugar.
  7. Beat in the eggs.
  8. Fold in the flour.

What are the top 10 cookies in the world? ›

Top 10 Cookie Flavors
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential cookie. ...
  • Snickerdoodle. ...
  • Sugar Cookies. ...
  • Peanut Butter Cookies. ...
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. ...
  • Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. ...
  • Gingerbread Cookies. ...
  • Black & White Cookies.

What is the my tall cookie trick? ›

Use my favorite tall cookie trick to reduce excess spreading. Roll your dough balls to be taller rather than wider. This doesn't necessarily mean using more dough per cookie– we'll simply shape the cookie dough ball to be nice and tall, with a firm solid bottom to ensure the cookie doesn't topple over as it bakes.

What is the most loved cookie? ›

Chocolate chip cookies

What is the most popular type of cookie? It might just be this one.

What cookie did Oreo copy? ›

Oreo was created in 1912 as an imitation of Hydrox. Oreo eventually surpassed Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived by many as an Oreo off-brand, despite the opposite being the case.

What not to do when making cookies? ›

15 Common Cookie Baking Mistakes You Might Be Making
  1. Your cookies aren't baking evenly. ...
  2. You use eggs straight from the fridge. ...
  3. You use the wrong kind of flour. ...
  4. You measure flour the wrong way. ...
  5. You soften butter too much — or not enough. ...
  6. You use stale baking powder or baking soda. ...
  7. You overwork the dough.
Nov 4, 2020

What makes cookies chewy and not hard? ›

If you enjoy your cookies soft and chewy, chances are likely the recipe contains a common ingredient that serves a very specific purpose. No, it's not granulated sugar, nor the butter. It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.

What is the most sold cookie in the world? ›

The best-selling cookie in the world is none other than the Oreo. This iconic sandwich cookie has been delighting consumers since its introduction in 1912. With its classic combination of two chocolate wafers and a sweet, creamy filling, the Oreo has become a beloved treat for people of all ages.

What are the oldest cookies? ›

Pizzelles are the oldest known cookie and originated in the mid-section of Italy. They were made many years ago for the “Festival of the Snakes” also known as the “Feast Day of San Domenico”.

What are the top 5 favorite cookies? ›

10 Most Popular Homemade Cookies
  • ONE. Chocolate Chip Cookies.
  • TWO. Peanut Butter Cookies.
  • THREE. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
  • FOUR. Peanut Butter Blossoms.
  • FIVE. Sugar Cookies.
  • SIX. Classic No-Bake Cookies.
  • SEVEN. Molasses Cookies.
  • EIGHT. Macaroons.
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How do you make cookies thick and not flat? ›

Chill Your Cookie Dough

Chilling your cookie dough for at least 24 hours or up to 72 hours does magical things to your cookies. Think of this like a “marinating” period. Not only will the flavors intensify, but the texture will also improve, so your cookies will bake up nice and thick and chewy.

How to do the infinite cookie glitch? ›

Enter the "generate cookies" code.

Type Game.Earn(number) into the console, making sure to replace number with the number of cookies that you want to generate. For example, if you want to generate virtually infinite cookies, you might type Game.Earn(999999999999999999999999999999) here.

What is the #1 cookie in the world? ›

The First Cookie Brands In The United States

These facts have remained true until today, making Oreo one of the oldest and most popular cookie brands in the country! Honestly, they're now the best-selling brand of cookies in the world. So, as we can all agree, Oreo is the #1 cookie brand in the universe!

What is the #1 cookie in the US? ›

Nearly 93% of all American households serve and enjoy cookies as treats or after meals. However, it's the chocolate chip cookie that's the most popular in the U.S. and around the world. How much do youknow about chocolate chip cookies?

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