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    You are here: Home / Desserts / Cookies / Our Favorite Cookie Recipes

    Our Favorite Cookie Recipes

    Last Updated December 6, 2022. Published November 30, 2021 By Lorie Leave a Comment

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    Here is your one stop shop for all the holiday Christmas baking. Lots of cookies to choose from, so get started ASAP!

    Top Cookie Recipes:

    These are the most popular cookie recipes on the site. The Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies have been the top post since October this year!

    Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Dark and white chocolate chips, and candy canes make these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies such a perfect treat to celebrate the holidays!
    Check out this recipe
    White and dark chocolate chip cookie with candy cane pieces.
    Christmas Shortbread Cookies
    Buttery and with just the right amount of chew, these Christmas Shortbread Cookies are simple to whip up and only require 5 ingredients! Perfect for cut outs or slice and bake--the rich flavor paired with a simple icing will be a winner this holiday!
    Check out this recipe
    Christmas Shortbread Cookie with icing and red and green sprinkles.
    Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies
    Melt in your mouth, sweet pecan goodness--these Cream Cheese Pecan Snowball Christmas Cookies are a fun twist to a traditional favorite. Only a few ingredients and no chilling required. These will be a new holiday family tradition!
    Check out this recipe
    Wood tray of pecan snowball cookies.
    Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
    These Loaded Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies take your average chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level. Only about 10 minutes to prep and stuffed with regular Oreos and Golden Oreos--these are ready for all the milk dunking!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
    These irresistibly soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are a perfect option when a cookie craving hits. Only about 15 minutes to prep filled with toasted pecans and all the chocolate chips. A new family favorite cookie you will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate chip pecan cookie on parchment lined baking sheet.
    One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
    These one bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are so easy and done start to finish in 30 minutes. No chilling required! This recipe makes about 8 cookies for when you don't want several dozen cookies but need a fix. Soft and chewy and so delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    Small batch chocolate chip cookies laying on parchment with cookie crumbs and chips surrounding.
    Pumpkin Spice Molasses Cookies
    Simple, chewy and deliciously soft molasses cookies with a touch of pumpkin pie spice to make them out of this world! These Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Cream cheese frosting are the perfect balance out all the fall flavors.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin spice cookies with icing.
    No Bake Cookie Butter Cookies
    These simple, No Bake Cookie Butter Cookies are a fun twist on everyone's favorite no bake oatmeal filled cookie. You only need about 15 minutes to whip these up from start to finish. That rich cookie butter flavor paired with the chocolate is out of this world!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead view of cookie butter cookies with crumbs surrounding.

    Cake Mix Cookies:

    The easiest, but most delicious cookies you will ever make!

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Peanut Butter Cups
    These easy Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies can be whipped up with under 10 minutes of prep time. Soft, chewy and oh so fudgy. Inspired by the classic blossom cookies, with a Reese's peanut butter cup in the middle. Kid friendly and a perfect recipe for them to help make!
    Check out this recipe
    Overhead view of chocolate cake cookies with reese peanut butter cup in the middle.
    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
    These super simple Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookie Sandwiches have rich creamy cream cheese icing in the center of two soft and chewy cookies. Minimal ingredients and only about 10 minutes of prep--a simple but incredible dessert that will blow everyone away!
    Check out this recipe
    Stack of red velvet cake mix cookies with bite taken out of top cookie.

    Egg Free and/or Gluten Free Cookies:

    For those with egg allergies or if you run out of eggs, great to have on hand! Gluten free oatmeal cookies are a major hit as well if you need to avoid gluten!

    Eggless Sugar Cookies
    These Eggless Sugar Cookies are simple, 10 minute prep, no chill cookies that will have everyone amazed. Whether you have an egg allergy or just ran out of eggs, this egg free cookie recipe will not disappoint. Fun to ice and decorate for any occasion. Cut out instructions included as well!
    Check out this recipe
    Stack of egg free sugar cookies with white icing and blue and white sprinkles.
    Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
    These soft and chewy Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies will make you say WOW! You won't believe there aren't eggs in this simple and delicious cookie recipe. No need to chill the dough either!
    Check out this recipe
    Rosemary Orange Cookies {Gluten Free}
    These Rosemary Orange Cookies are a refreshing treat with a fun twist in flavor. Naturally gluten free with almond flour and a perfect rich, buttery flavor make these chewy cookies a great holiday or any day dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Gluten Free Almond Flour Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Chewy and delicious without the gluten, these simple Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies are made with almond flour giving them a sweet nutty flavor. Packed with chocolate chips and chunks, wholesome oats and everything you love about a freshly baked cookie!
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Chip Almond flour cookie on cooling rack.
    Gluten Free Blondies
    These Gluten Free Blondies are rich and gooey and full of rich white chocolate chips. Made with almond flour and only about 10 minutes to prep, these are a perfect treat that everyone can enjoy!
    Check out this recipe
    Almond flour blondies on parchment with white chocolate chips.

    Other Cookie Recipes You will Love:

    These recipes may not be on trend for holiday baking, but they are still amazing. The Birthday Cake Cookies especially are great for holiday with red and green sprinkles!

    Lemon Sugar Cookies
    These Lemon Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy and with the perfect amount of citrus to bring some sunshine to your day. One bowl and no chill--this easy recipe will be a new favorite for the whole family!
    Check out this recipe
    Birthday Cake Cookies
    Nothing says Happy Birthday like made from scratch birthday sugar cookies with lots and lots of sprinkles! This simple funfetti cookie recipe is fun for all occasions, not just your birthday! Birthday Cake cookies are most certainly the new way to celebrate!
    Check out this recipe
    Lucky Charm Cookies
    Your favorite part of Lucky Charms--the marshmallows--are packed into these perfect cookies for all the rainbow fun. These Lucky Charm Cookies are fun and easy to whip up and full of marshmallows and white chocolate chips. No doubt they are "magically delicious"!
    Check out this recipe
    Lucky Charms cookies laying on counter with marshmallows and white chocolate chips surrounding.
    Key Lime Cookies
    Move over pie, these soft and chewy Key Lime Cookies are so refreshing and delicious. The perfect texture cookie iced with a key lime glaze--these simple cookies are every lime lover's dream come true! Only 10 minutes to prepare the cookie dough!
    Check out this recipe
    Key lime cookie with lime glaze and zest on counter.

    Cookie Bars:

    This year, Cadbury mini eggs come in Christmas variety. They are red, white and green. You can make this cookie bar recipe and add those for a festive treat!

    Mini Egg Cheesecake Cookie Bars
    A festive spring or Easter dessert, these Mini Egg Cheesecake Cookie Bars include a Cadbury mini egg filled cookie layer with a cheesecake layer and then topped with more cookie. Colorful, delicious and only 15 minutes to prep!
    Check out this recipe
    Easter mini egg bars arranged on counter with other mini eggs.
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