Cookie Recipes

I've spent years developing, testing, and sharing cookie recipes that are simple to make and perfect for every occasion. From timeless classics to creative seasonal favorites, every recipe is family-tested and designed for home bakers.

Whether you're baking for Christmas, a cookie exchange, a birthday party, or simply because you have a sweet tooth, you'll find plenty of delicious inspiration below.

Browse Cookie Recipes by Category

No matter what kind of cookie you're looking for, there's a recipe waiting for you.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies never go out of style. Browse soft and chewy classics, bakery-style favorites, brown butter cookies, famous copycat recipes, and family favorites.

Sugar Cookies

Perfect for holidays, birthdays, and everyday baking. Find cut-out sugar cookies, frosted cookies, decorated cookies, and simple drop sugar cookies.

Peanut Butter Cookies

From classic peanut butter cookies to famous copycat recipes, these cookies are rich, soft, and full of peanut butter flavor.

Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with raisins, chocolate chips, spices, and other delicious mix-ins.

Snickerdoodles

Soft cinnamon sugar cookies with perfectly chewy centers and crackly tops.

Butter Cookies & Shortbread

Classic buttery cookies that melt in your mouth. Perfect for holidays, cookie trays, and gift giving.

Gingerbread & Molasses Cookies

Warm holiday spices, rich molasses, and cozy Christmas flavors make these cookies family favorites every winter.

Chocolate Cookies

Rich chocolate cookie recipes including double chocolate, chocolate fudge, and chocolate lovers' favorites.

Lemon & Citrus Cookies

Bright, fresh cookie recipes bursting with lemon flavor and perfect for spring and summer baking.

Cookie Bars

Everything you love about cookies—without rolling dough. Cookie bars are quick, easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

No-Bake Cookies

Easy no-bake cookie recipes that come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.

Holiday Cookies

Find festive cookie recipes for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, and the Fourth of July.

Copycat Cookie Recipes

One of my favorite categories to recreate is famous cookies. Over the years, I've collected recipes inspired by luxury hotels, restaurants, famous bakeries, grocery store favorites, and even celebrity recipes. Many are based on official recipes released by the original brand, while others are carefully tested copycat versions that capture the flavor and texture of the original.

Recreate famous cookies from your favorite restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and grocery stores at home. These reader favorites taste just like the originals.

Featured Cookie Collections

Looking for even more cookie inspiration? Browse these hand-picked collections featuring some of my favorite recipes.

• Classic Cookie Recipes Every Home Baker Should Know
• Famous Ritz-Carlton Cookie Recipes
• Gingerbread Recipes
• Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
• Christmas Cookie Recipes

Cookie Baking Tips

A few simple tricks can make all the difference when baking cookies.

• Measure flour correctly using the spoon-and-level method.
• Use room-temperature butter unless the recipe says otherwise.
• Don't overmix the dough.
• Chill dough when needed for thicker cookies.
• Remove cookies when the edges are set and the centers still look slightly underbaked.
• Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're looking for a family favorite, a bakery-style copycat, or the perfect cookie for your next celebration, I hope this collection helps you discover a new recipe to love. Happy baking!