Cookie jar chronicles: 61 scrumptious cookie recipes

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Looking for THE BEST cookie recipes? You’re sure to find it here in this mega post of all the best cookies. From spicy, to fruity, to no-bake cookies they’re all right here for you!

Pecan Pie Cookies on a white background.
Pecan Pie Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Iced Molasses

A stack of iced molasses cookies on a cooling rack.
Iced Molasses. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Soft and chewy molasses cookies topped with a sweet, smooth icing for the perfect combination of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Iced Molasses

Brookies

A stack of brookies on a cutting board in front of milk jugs.
Brookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A delightful fusion of brownies and cookies, with a fudgy brownie layer topped with chocolate chip cookie dough.
Get the Recipe: Brookies

Brown Butter Cowboy Cookies

A stack of cowboy cookies on parchment paper.
Brown Butter Cowboy Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Classic cowboy cookies taken to the next level with the rich and nutty flavor of brown butter, packed with oats, chocolate chips, and pecans.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Cowboy Cookies

Bleuberry Cookies

A single blueberry cookie on a piece of parchment paper.
Blueberry Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Bursting with juicy blueberries, these cookies are soft, tender, and filled with fruity goodness.
Get the Recipe: Bleuberry Cookies

Raspberry Cookies

Two halves of a raspberry cookie.
Rhubarb Cookie. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A delightful treat featuring a buttery cookie base with a sweet and tangy raspberry filling, topped with a drizzle of icing.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Cookies

Rhubarb Cookies

Top down shot of rhubarb cookies with icing drizzled over them.
Rhubarb Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

hese cookies feature the unique tartness of rhubarb, adding a delightful twist to your usual cookie experience.
Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Cookies

Apple Pie Cookies

An apple pie cookie with a bite taken out of it.
Apple Pie Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

All the flavors of apple pie packed into a convenient cookie form, complete with a buttery crust and luscious apple filling.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cookies

Pecan Pie Cookies

A pecan pie cookie on parchment paper with a bite taken out of it.
Pecan Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A buttery tasty cookie topped wtih caramel and pecans. Love pecan pie? These are the cookies for you!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Cookies

Biscoff Cookies

An array of biscoff cookies on parchment paper.
Biscoff Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Irresistibly delicious cookies made with Biscoff cookie spread, offering a blend of sweet caramel and warm spice flavors.
Get the Recipe: Biscoff Cookies

Kitchen Sink Cookies

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Kitchen Sink Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A delightful mishmash of ingredients including chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and more, creating a cookie packed with delicious surprises in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Kitchen Sink Cookies

Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

A plate of peppermint candy cane cookies.
Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Festive and minty, these cookies feature crushed candy canes for a burst of peppermint flavor and a delightful crunch.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies

A hand holding a blue and white frosted gungerbread cookie.
Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Classic gingerbread cookies made in the air fryer for a quick and easy holiday treat with all the traditional flavors. Leave them plain or frost them following my easy directions.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies

Linzer Cookies

Linzer cookies on a baking tray with baking twine around it.
Linzer Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Delicate sandwich cookies made with buttery almond dough and filled with raspberry or strawberry jam, dusted with powdered sugar.
Get the Recipe: Linzer Cookies

Florentines

A lacy florentine cookie being held by a hand.
Florentine Cookies. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Thin and crispy almond cookies with a lacy texture, typically coated with chocolate on one side for an extra indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Florentines

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Decorated red velvet sugar cookies frosted with white frosting.
Red Velvet Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Rich red velvet cookies with a velvety texture, topped with cream cheese frosting for a decadent treat.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Spruce Tip Cookies

A stack of spruce tip cookies bars.
Spruce Tip Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Unique and flavorful, these cookies are made with edible spruce tips, providing a fresh and citrusy taste.
Get the Recipe: Spruce Tip Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookie Bars

Carrot cake bar with a bite take out of it on a plate with a cup of coffee.
Carrot Cake Cookie Bar. Photo Credit: Little House Big Alaska.

All the flavors of carrot cake in convenient bar form, with a soft and moist texture, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookie Bars

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

Texas sheet cake cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Inspired by the classic Texas sheet cake, these cookies offer a fudgy chocolate base with a silky smooth icing.
Get the Recipe: Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

Old Fashioned No Bakes

A full cookie sheet of no bake chocolate cookies.
Old Fashioned No Bakes. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Quick and easy, these no-bake cookies are made with oats, cocoa, and peanut butter, resulting in a chewy and chocolaty delight.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned No Bakes

Iced Gingerbread Bars

A plate of iced gingerbread bars with red and green sprinkles.
Iced Gingerbread Bars. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Soft and spiced gingerbread bars with a sweet icing glaze, perfect for the holiday season.
Get the Recipe: Iced Gingerbread Bars

Pizookie

A cast iron skillet pizookie with vanilla ice cream on top.
Pizookie. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

A delightful dessert hybrid of a pizza and a cookie, with a warm and gooey cookie base topped with ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Pizookie

Russian Teacakes

A top down shot of russian tea cakes on a coolig rack.
Russian Teacakes . Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Also known as snowball cookies, these buttery and nutty treats are rolled in powdered sugar, resembling delicate snowballs.
Get the Recipe: Russian Teacakes

Almond Crescent Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies on a parchment paper with one piece missing.
Almond Crescent Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Keto Almond Crescent Cookies are made with almond flour every single year as a must make for the holiday season. This extremely soft, grain-free, dairy-free, gluten free, and low carb cookie recipe is truly my favorite of all.
Get the Recipe: Almond Crescent Cookies

Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies on a black cooking rack.
Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Super quick and easy to make those 4 ingredients only Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies are a perfect fast way to get your keto cookie on the table. This gluten-free, grain-free, and fully low carb easy Nutella keto cookies recipe is just perfect for your unexpected guests done in 10 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

Sugar Free Meringue Cookies

Sugar Free Keto Meringue Cookies in a dark bowl.
Sugar Free Low Carb Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those Sugar Free Meringue Cookies recipe is made with just 2 simple ingredients and only 1 gram of net carbs for 10 pieces. Those light and fluffy, with crispy exterior sugar free meringue cookies, are delicious and healthy low carb alternative.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Meringue Cookies

Low carb Shortbread Cookies

Keto Shortbread Cookies on a cooling rack.
Low Carb Shortbread Cookies . Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those best Low Carb Shortbread Cookies recipe with almond flour contains only 1 gram of net carbs per piece. Its buttery keto cookie taste is not only low carb, diabetic friendly, and sugar-free, but also an entirely gluten free shortbread cookies everyone has been looking for.
Get the Recipe: Low carb Shortbread Cookies

Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies

Peanut Butter Keto Cookies layered on a white surface with yellow flowers on the side.
Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

The easiest ever Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies Recipe with only a few ingredients and done in less than 20 minutes are a perfect staple for a quick keto dessert idea. Fully gluten-free, grain-free and sugar-free, those simple keto cookies are filled with all of the protein you have been looking for.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

stack of hot cocoa cookies on a plate.
Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies—chewy chocolate-chocolate chip cookies studded and topped with toasty marshmallows—are a fun and delicious treat. They’re made with hot cocoa mix so they taste just like a cup of hot cocoa in cookie form!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Stack of peanut butter cookies on a wooden board with a small bowl of peanut butter and a striped napkin.
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are a fun and easy treat to make. They make a great dessert or after-school snack and you won’t believe how quick they are to make. You can make them in less than 15 minutes. Seriously!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Overhead shot of cookies on a white cloth with a glass of milk.
Flourless Chocolate Cookies. Photo Credit: All Ways Delicious

These flourless chocolate cookies are crispy on the outside, gooey and chewy on the inside, with deep, rich chocolate flavor all the way through.
Get the Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Quaker Oatmeal Cookies

Low angle shot of oatmeal cookies on a white plate.
Quaker Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Classic Quaker Oatmeal Cookies are called Vanishing Oatmeal Cookies for a reason. It’s a recipe that has stood the test of time because the result is a perfectly chewy, sweet, and irresistible cookie.
Get the Recipe: Quaker Oatmeal Cookies

Ginger Snaps

low angle shot of a single gingersnap cookie broken in half.
Ginger Snaps. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Are Gingersnaps the best cookie? I think so! They’re quick and easy to make and packed with spicy ginger flavor. These are perfectly crisp , the way a gingersnap should be!
Get the Recipe: Ginger Snaps

Hamentashen

hamentashen cookies piled on a white plate with more cookies on a rack in the background. There is jar of jam with a spoon in it in the background too.
Hamentashen. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Hamentashen are a classic Jewish cookie–a simple rolled cookie dough filled with jam, chocolate, poppyseed, or any other fillings you like.
Get the Recipe: Hamentashen

Lemon Coconut Macaroons

lemon coconut macaroons stacked.
Lemon Coconut Macaroons. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

I am a serious coconut lover, and these Lemon Coconut Macaroons totally hit the spot. They’re chewy, sweet, and full of toasted coconut flavor.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Coconut Macaroons

Rhubarb Cookies

stacked rhubarb cookies with slices of rhubarb.
Rhubarb Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Rhubarb Cookies are a fun change of pace from the usual cookie recipe. They’re a simple buttery, sweet, cinnamon-y cookie studded with chunks of tart rhubarb.
Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Cookies

Black Sesame Cookies

Black sesame cookies on a baking sheet with a spoonful of black sesame seeds.
Black Sesame Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Black Sesame Cookies are super delicious. They’re nutty, rich, dense—chewy on the inside with a crunchy outer shell. They look cool, too!
Get the Recipe: Black Sesame Cookies

Salted Toffee Cookie Bars

Stack of 3 toffee cookies.
Salted Toffee Cookie Bars. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These Toffee Cookies combine layers of buttery toffee and rich chocolate. Toffee bits and flaky sea salt make them totally irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Salted Toffee Cookie Bars

Dulce de Leche Cookies

overhead shot of dulce de leche cookies.
Dulce de Leche Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Dulce de Leche cookies combine a crumbly, butter cookie with a rich, gooey caramel filling. These delicious sandwich cookies are perfection!
Get the Recipe: Dulce de Leche Cookies

Honey Cookies with Orange and Cinnamon

Low-angled shot of a honey cookie broken in half with stacks of honey cookies and a glass of milk in the background.
Orange Cinnamon Honey Cookies. Photo Credit: AllWays Delicious.

Honey Cookies, with cinnamon and orange zest, are soft, flavorful, and perfect for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more!
Get the Recipe: Honey Cookies with Orange and Cinnamon

Chocolate Rugelach

low angle shot of rugelach cookies filled with chocolate and pecans.
Chocolate Rugelach. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Chocolate Rugelach is a classic Jewish cookie! Rich, buttery, flaky cream cheese dough wrapped around a rich chocolate-pecan filling—yum!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Rugelach

Kolacky

Several poppy seed filled kolacky on a white plate with red and gold ribbons in the background.
Kolacky. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Czech kolacky reckipe makes flaky pastry rounds filled with a sweet poppy seed filling. Perfect for Christmas!
Get the Recipe: Kolacky

No Bake Haystack Cookies

Top view of haystack cookies on a backing rack with a blue napkin.
Haystack Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No Bake Haystack Cookies are perfect when you don’t feel like cooking! With crunchy, sweet flavors and a delightful, airy texture, these cookies require minimal ingredients and time to prepare. Plus, kids love helping to make these fun, quick treats.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Haystack Cookies

Heath Bar Cookies

Heath bar cookies stacked up one is broken in half.
Heath Bar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Heath Bar Cookies offer a delightful crunch and rich toffee flavor that’s the perfect combination of flavors. They have both cookie goodness and candy-bar decadence. These are bound to become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Heath Bar Cookies

Cherry Kiss Cookies

Plate of chocolate cookies with icing with one cut open to show the cherry inside.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings

Cherry Kiss Cookies are a beautiful and tasty treat that’s perfect for anytime of year. They have a lovely, fruity cherry flavor paired with a chocolate kiss that makes each bite heavenly. A batch of these on your table will be gone in no time!
Get the Recipe: Cherry Kiss Cookies

Air Fryer Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles on a white plate.
Air Fryer Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air Fryer Sugar Cookies are a game changer! They’re a sweet and simple treat, perfect for whipping up a quick batch without turning on your oven. They come out perfectly crispy and golden every time.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sugar Cookies

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies with chocolate chips on a marble board.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies filling your home. When you want a few chewy cookies to satisfy your cookie craving, try this Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.
Get the Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Four iced oatmeal cookies stacked.
Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

Make a batch of these Oatmeal Copycat Crumbl Cookies that bake up soft and chewy with a sweet icing drizzled over the top that coats all the nooks and crannies.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

A white plate with iced lemon cookies.
Chewey Iced Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a batch of these Chewy Iced Lemon cookies that have a bold taste of fresh lemon in a soft buttery sugar cookie. A delicious recipe for the lemon lover.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Chai Shortbread Cookies

Chai cookies on a white plate.
Chai Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chai Shortbread Cookies have the delicious chai flavor of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger baked right into a tender cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chai Shortbread Cookies

Triple Ginger Cookies

Three ginger cookies on a marble tray.
Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

How do you take a simple ginger cookie and make it better? You add more ginger. These Triple Ginger Cookies are loaded with three kinds of ginger, plus cloves and nutmeg to add even more flavor to these spicy chewy cookies.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

A wire rack with lemon cookies on it.
Almond Flour Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Looking for a zesty twist on your gluten-free cookie game? Look no further than this Almond Flour Lemon Cookies recipe! These soft and chewy treats are bursting with tangy lemon flavor, making them a sweet way to brighten up your day.
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

Tahini Cookies

A wire rack with tahini cookies on it.
Tahini Cookies. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Tahini is a smooth sesame seed butter and it is the star of these gluten-free Tahini Cookies. This recipe makes a big batch of super soft and chewy cookies perfect for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Tahini Cookies

Quick Oatmeal Cookies

Pile of oatmeal cookies on a plate.
Quick Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Quick Oatmeal Cookies are easy to make with ingredients you already have in your pantry! They are perfect for a picnic or potluck!
Get the Recipe: Quick Oatmeal Cookies

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

stacks of chocolate cookies on a cooling rack.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Chocolate lovers will adore these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a one-two punch of chocolate in the dough and from two kinds of melty chocolate chips, these cookies are crunchy and gooey all at once.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lemon Drop Cookies

Lemon cookies on a silver cooling rack with lemons around it.
Lemon Drop Cookies. Photo Credit: Feast+West.

Fluffy lemon cookies covered in a zesty glaze — what could be more summery than that? They’re like lemonade in a cookie.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Drop Cookies

Bird Nest Cookies

peanut butter birds nest cookies
Peanut Butter Birds Nests. Photo Credit: Feast + West.

No-bake cookies that look like birds nests are the perfect no-bake treat for kids! Add chocolate candy for “eggs” to these butterscotch treats to finish the look, or make them into haystack mounds.
Get the Recipe: Bird Nest Cookies

Argentinian alfajores recipe

alfajores on marble plate with coffee
Argentinian Dairy-Free And Gluten-Free Alfajores Recipe. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

A traditional Latin American sandwich cookie that will melt in your mouth, this gluten free and dairy-free alfajores cookie recipe will leave you wanting more. The delicious caramel-like Argentinian gluten free alfajores are made with cornstarch and filled with creamy dulce de leche or Meyer lemon curd.
Get the Recipe: Argentinian alfajores recipe

Soft and Chewy Coconut Macaroon Cookies

4 coconut macaroons on baking dish
Soft And Chewy Coconut Macaroon Pyramids. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Soft and Chewy Coconut Macaroon Cookies: These delightful cookies are a perfect choice for coconut lovers. With their soft and chewy texture, they provide a delightful bite that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Get the Recipe: Soft and Chewy Coconut Macaroon Cookies

Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

Side view of a stack of cookies.
Pistachio Cranberry Cookies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

These cookies offer a delightful combination of pistachios and cranberries. With a perfect balance of nuttiness and tangy sweetness, they are an excellent choice for cookie lovers seeking a unique flavor profile that is both festive and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Overhead view of cookies.
White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Indulge in the classic charm of white chocolate chip cookies. With their sweet and creamy white chocolate morsels, these cookies are a beloved choice for cookie enthusiasts seeking a touch of elegance and a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Snowflake Date Cookies

Side view of three cookies on a dark plate.
Snowflake Date Cookies. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

These snowflake cookies are the perfect treat for the holiday season. Filled with luscious dates and warm spices, they embody cozy flavors. Enjoy the soft and chewy texture of these delightful cookies.
Get the Recipe: Snowflake Date Cookies

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