Salads are good, but cookies are better

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Indulge your cookie cravings with these delicious cookie recipes because, as the saying goes, “Salads are good, but cookies are better.” From timeless chocolate chips to fruity and flavorful bars, these recipes are easy to make and will provide a sweet treat for the day.

Chocolate chip cookies on a tray with chocolate chips.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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.

Experience the delightful scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your house. If you’re in the mood for a small batch of chewy cookies to satisfy your craving, why not try this recipe that makes twelve classic cookies?
Get the Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

A cooling rack with red velvet crinkle cookies.
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.


Red velvet crinkle cookies are soft, chewy treats with a vibrant red hue reminiscent of classic red velvet cake. Coated in a generous layer of powdered sugar, these cookies develop a distinctive crinkled appearance as they bake, adding a delightful texture to their rich cocoa flavor.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

A stack of iced oatmeal cookies.
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. You will love this easy recipe for the best oatmeal cookies that take minutes to make.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chocolate cookies on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Are you a fan of chocolate? If so, you’ll love this easy recipe for Dark Chocolate Cookies. Each bite is filled with rich dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips, making these cookies a true treat for anyone who adores chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butter Pecan Blondies

Pecan blondies on a brown cutting board.
Butter Pecan Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cookies are even better when they are made with pecans. That is why these delectable brown butter blondies with pecans are so exceptional. They come out soft and buttery, filled with delightful toasted pecans that add an incredible flavor to these bars.
Get the Recipe: Butter Pecan Blondies

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

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

Make a batch of these delectable Chewy Iced Lemon Cookies with a vibrant burst of fresh lemon flavor in a tender, buttery sugar cookie. This recipe is an absolute delight for those who love the zesty taste of lemons.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Chai Shortbread Cookies

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

This recipe for Chai Shortbread Cookies will take you to a world of comforting flavors and delicate textures. With the aromatic essence of black tea cardamom, the sweetness of cinnamon, and a kick of ginger, these cookies are a true treat for the senses.
Get the Recipe: Chai Shortbread Cookies

Triple Ginger Cookies

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

Looking to enhance a basic ginger cookie recipe? Look no further. By incorporating an abundance of ginger, these Triple Ginger Cookies are infused with the flavors of three different types of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg for irresistibly chewy and delightfully spicy cookies.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Cutout Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies.
Cutout Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate chip cookies are the best and are made even better when you can cut them out into your favorite shape. This creative variation of the traditional chocolate chip cookie recipe will add a delightful and festive touch to your treats, making them perfect for any celebration.
Get the Recipe: Cutout Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate oatmeal cookies on a wire rack.
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This recipe for Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Cacao Nibs is seriously addicting, and the cocoa nibs, pecans, and oatmeal bake into a fabulous, hearty cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

M&M Bars

4th of july cookie bars.
M And M Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These irresistible M&M Cookies have the rich allure of chocolate chips that meet the delightful crunch of M&Ms; all embraced within a soft and chewy cookie dough. Just use your favorite candy color for a festive batch of cookies.
Get the Recipe: Easy Fourth of July M&M Bars

Peach Raspberry Bars

Peach raspberry bar cookies cut into squares.
Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this buttery Peach Raspberry Crumble Bar recipe that combines two sweet and colorful fruits to make an easy and delicious dessert bar. If the fruit isn’t in season, use frozen fruits to enjoy these fruity bars cookies all year.
Get the Recipe: Peach Raspberry Bars

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Red velvet stuffed cookies on a white and red towel.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the delightful surprise of these stunning Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. With just one bite, you’ll uncover the vibrant red velvet filling, enveloped by a delectable sugar cookie and adorned with charming red, white, and pink sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Spooning apricot jam into pecan thumbprint cookies.
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the delectable taste of these small, jam-filled Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. They boast a delightful combination of buttery brown sugar and a tender texture that melts in your mouth. Use your favorite jam and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Pie Crust Tarts

Jelly filled pie crust cookies.
Pie Crust Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pie dough and your favorite jam are all that is needed to make these Pie Crust Cookies that bake up golden brown and crispy. You can even use leftover pie dough.
Get the Recipe: Pie Crust Tarts

Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sheet pan Sugar Cookie Bars with creamy icing are perfect for a big celebration or the family’s weekend snacking. Change the sprinkles on top to suit your special event or holiday.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Chocolate Cacao Nibs Shortbreads

Chocolate Cacao Nibs Shortbreads. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this unique recipe and bake these Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies with chocolaty goodness. Cocao nibs add a unique chocolate flavor and a bit of a crunch to these buttery cookies.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cacao Nibs Shortbreads

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate crinkle cookies on a baking rack cooling.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a classic chocolate cookie. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a gooey center, similar to a fudgy brownie, and, of course, they have a powdered sugar topping.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Cookies

Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Cookies.
Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Mommy Evolution.

Soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavors, Bake up these pretty pink Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake mix cookies that are always a favoite. You will love the 6-ingredient recipe for a quick-to-make cookie.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Cookies

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta cookies with icing and colored sprinkles on a cooling rack and on the counter.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Ricotta cookies are super fluffy on the inside, and they have this delicately crispy exterior. The ricotta makes them tender and delicate. And to make them even better, don’t forget the icing and sprinkles on top.
Get the Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Cherry cookies topped with chocolate kisses on a plate.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

What could be better than a cookie with a kiss? These Chocolate Cherry Blossoms are delightful cookies with a cherry flavor. The dough is infused with cherries and garnished with chocolate kisses, creating the ultimate blossom cookie!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Peanut Butter Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Tray with chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies with various sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Dipped Cookies. Photo credit: Michigan to the Table.

Soft and chewy homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Dipped Cookies covered in melted chocolate. These peanut butter cookies are rich, delicious, and awesomely pretty with tasty toppings.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Ginger Snap Cookies

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

Gingersnap cookies are a breeze to prepare and boast a delightful burst of spiced ginger flavor. They offer a perfect balance of crispness and crunch, embodying the true essence of a gingersnap! 
Get the Recipe: Ginger Snap Cookies

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

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

Indulge in the delightful taste of these chocolate-covered cherry cookies, where a luscious cherry is cleverly concealed within. The cherries are topped with a layer of frosting and baked to create a delightful surprise within each cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

Honey Cookies With Orange And Cinnamon

low-angled shot of a honey cookie broken in half with stacks of honey
Honey Cookies With Orange And Cinnamon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

If you’re looking for a recipe worth trying, you must give these Honey Cookies a go. These cookies are infused with the delightful aroma of cinnamon and orange zest. They have a soft texture with a slight chewiness and a touch of crispness on the edges.
Get the Recipe: Honey Cookies With Orange And Cinnamon

Meringue Cookies

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

What could be better than a cookie recipe that only requires two ingredients? The simplicity of these all-white cookies sets them apart, and this sugar-free meringue cookie recipe offers a light and fluffy texture with a crispy outer shell.
Get the Recipe: Meringue Cookies

Church Window Cookies

Church window cookies with colored marshmallows and coconut.
Church Window Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Church Window Cookies are a classic recipe that calls to mind stained glass windows! These old-fashioned cookies combine chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts in a simple no-bake treat that has only five ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Church Window Cookies

Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

Oatmeal raspberry sandwich cookies on parchment paper.
Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these gluten-free oatmeal raspberry sandwich cookies. They’re a no-bake and a healthy choice for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

Turtle chocolate chip cookies

Plate with Turtle chocolate chip cookies.
Turtle chocolate chip cookies. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, you’ve got to try these amazing Turtle Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re the perfect combination of gooey caramel and crunchy pecans, creating a truly irresistible treat. Trust me, you won’t be able to resist them!
Get the Recipe: Turtle chocolate chip cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten free peanut butter cookie leaning against a stack of cookies in the background.
Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Indulge in the delightful taste of peanut butter with this simple recipe for gluten-free peanut butter cookies. These cookies are bursting with the rich flavor of peanut butter and are crafted in the timeless criss-cross style. These soft and chewy treats are a real treat for peanut butter enthusiasts!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles in a circle on a grey and blue plate.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

How do you make a Snickerdoodle even better? By adding pumpkin flavor to the batter. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the ultimate pumpkin dessert. They’re packed with pumpkin flavor, while still retaining the beloved chewy texture and snickerdoodle taste you adore.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies

Several chai spiced sugar cookies on a white cloth next to a plant.
Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Enjoy this recipe for amazing chai-spiced sugar cookies. They’re like a fragrant explosion of deliciousness that you won’t be able to resist. Picture this: freshly baked cookies with all the cozy spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. 
Get the Recipe: chai spiced sugar cookies

Melting Moments Cookies

Melting moments cookies on white plate with snowman mug in background.
Melting Moments Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

The delightful Melting Moments cookies are crafted using almond extract, resulting in bite-sized perfection! For a touch of whimsy, enhance them with sprinkles or candies to create a colorful and enjoyable treat.
Get the Recipe: Melting Moments Cookies

Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon ricotta cookies on rack with icing bowl.
Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and tart with these small-batch lemon ricotta cookies. The hint of lemon zest adds a delightful touch to these cookies, making them a treat sure to please any palate.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Cowboy Cookies

Cookies stacked on a wood tray.
Cowboy Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Savor the flavors of the wild west with these hearty cowboy cookies. Loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and more, they are a delightful and satisfying treat that brings the essence of the frontier to your dessert table.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Cookies

Brookies

A stack of chocolate chip cookies on a cutting board, perfect for winter desserts.
Brookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Satisfy your cookie cravings with our irresistible Brookies, combining the best brownies and cookies for a decadent treat. These cookies are the perfect solution for those torn between two beloved desserts.
Get the Recipe: Brookies

Heath Bar Cookies

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

Indulge in these heath bar cookies with crunchy toffee bits, pecans, and melty milk chocolate. This simple recipe promises buttery toffee flavor and a satisfying treat for any sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Heath Bar Cookies

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