Love cookies? Here is the ultimate guide to 75 of the best cookie recipes, for any and every occasion. A homemade cookie fresh out of the oven is hard to top. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate chip, shortbread, sugar, you will find cookies of all flavors and styles below.
I wanted to share 75 of the best cookie recipes out there! These cookies will stand out from the crowd, melt in your mouth and be delicious down to the last crumbs.
Table of contents
- Best Cookie Recipes To Make Today
- The Best Sugar Cookies
- The Best Shortbread Cookies
- The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- The Best Oatmeal Cookies
- The Best No-Bake Cookies
- The Best Holiday Cookies
- The Best Thumbprint Cookies
- What Temperature Is Best For Baking Cookies
- Why Do My Cookies Spread Out So Much
- How Do You Properly Freeze Cookies
- How Do You Keep Cookies Fresh Overnight
- Essential Baking Supplies I Recommend
- What is your favorite cookie?
Whether you prefer an oatmeal based cookie, classic chocolate chip, or a good ol’ fashion sugar cookie, those recipes are linked below. Let me help you find the perfect cookie recipe to fit your need.
I even have some holiday cookie recipes as well, which are perfect for those cookie swaps we know and love so much.
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Best Cookie Recipes To Make Today
I went ahead and broke down each category to help make it easy for you to skim through the list to pick out what recipes you want to make first. This is one incredible list of tasty cookie recipes for you all to try out. Enjoy!
The Best Sugar Cookies
- Lofthouse Style Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
- Soft Sugar Cookies Frosted
- Soft And Chewy Bare Sugar Cookie
- Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
- Vanilla Almond Cut-Out Cookies
- No Roll Sugar Cookies
- Low Carb Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
- Lemon Sugar Cookies
The Best Shortbread Cookies
- Whipped Shortbread Drop Cookies
- Christmas Shortbread
- Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
- Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies
- Vanilla Lavender Shortbread
- Easy Shortbread Cookies Using Cookie Press
- English Lemon Shortbread Cookies
- Spiced Shortbread Cookies
- Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
- Cherry Garcia Shortbread Cookies
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookie with Pecans
- Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cowboy Cookies
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
- Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Alton Brown Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Best Oatmeal Cookies
- Coconut Oatmeal Protein Cookies
- Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Classic Oatmeal Cookies
- Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies
- Iced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Moist and Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Toffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
The Best No-Bake Cookies
- Classic No-Bake Cookies
- Nutella No Bake Cookies
- Reese’s Krispies No Bake Cookies
- Avalanche Cookies
- Haystack Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
- Breakfast Cookies
- No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
- Smores No Bake Cookies
- Wookie Cookies No Bake
- Cornflake No Bake Cookies
The Best Holiday Cookies
- Vanilla Almond Cookies
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
- Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
- Bird Nest Cookies
- Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprints
- Snow Cookies
- 4 Christmas Cookies from 1 Dough
- Cranberry Orange Cookies
- Eggnog Cookies
- Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
- Heart Shaped Cutout Sugar Cookies
- Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Valentine’s Pudding M&M Cookies
- Easter Basket Cookie Cups
- Easter Bunny Cookie Sandwich Cookies
- No Bake Easter Cookie Nests
- Midnight Kiss Cookies
- New Year’s Eve Fortune Cookies
- Turkey Cookies
- Blossom Turkey Cookies
- Turkey Sugar Cookies
- No Bake Pilgrim Hat Cookies
The Best Thumbprint Cookies
- Lemon Poppy Seed Thumb Print Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
- Pecan Turtle Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
- Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies
- Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Raspberry Almond Thumbprints
- Chocolate Almond Thumbprint Cookies
- Twix Thumbprint Cookies
- Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Orange Spice Cookies
- Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies
- Lemon Lime Thumbprint Cookies
- Salted Caramel Coconut Thumbprints
Grab my Free Kitchen Conversions Printable! This shows you how many cups are in a quart, pint, etc. A great printable to keep handy for when you need to convert a recipe.
What Temperature Is Best For Baking Cookies
Always follow the directions to the recipe, but in general, you will find most cookie recipes have a 350-degree oven. You bake for around 8-12 minutes depending on the dough and the texture of the cookie.
Why Do My Cookies Spread Out So Much
Making sure you start with a pre-heated oven is key. You also want to ensure if your recipe says to chill the dough you follow accordingly. That can help hold up the dough, and also follow the recipe to a “T”. You could have not added enough flour, not had oven hot enough, didn’t chill the dough, etc. Depending on the recipe there are many factors.
How Do You Properly Freeze Cookies
I love cookies, and have some in my freezer is always a nice treat. Once you have cooked your cookies, allow them to cool. Then place on a baking sheet that is cool to touch, and toss in the freezer for one hour. Allow to freeze cookies then transfer to a bag or airtight container.
If you want to save the dough make sure your recipe is meant for freezing. Then wrap the dough in cookie ball form or keep in a log. Wrap with plastic wrap, then follow by aluminum foil, and put in a sealable freezer bag. Thaw and bake accordingly. Or thaw and nibble your homemade cookies.
How Do You Keep Cookies Fresh Overnight
Want to make cookies the night before you need them? Bake accordingly and allow to cool fully. Then transfer to an airtight container and lay the cookies flat. Use parchment paper in between the layers. This will prevent sticking and will keep your cookies fresh till the next day.
Essential Baking Supplies I Recommend
KitchenAid Classic Plus Serie3 Non-Stick Cookie Sheet
Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Parchment Paper Sheets
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set
Cookie Scoop Set
OXO Good Grips Batter Bowl
Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2
What is your favorite cookie?
Comments & Reviews
Brittany Wise says
These all look so yummy! Thank you for including my Chocolate Chip Cowboy cookies!
admin says
Your recipe looked outstanding and I have made them before, and let’s just say they are for sure one of the best cookies out there!!