Cookies
Because everyone loves them.
One batch of cookies can do a lot. They can round out a dessert table, make a thoughtful gift, or give guests something sweet to take home. From everyday favorites to holiday classics, there’s a cookie recipe here for just about every reason to bake.
These easy Christmas cookies recipes are a mix of my favorites plus delicious finds from other bakers, all in one place. Whether you’re after classics, decorated cookies, or fun new flavors, there’s plenty here to inspire your holiday baking.
These 4th of July cookie ideas are a fun way to add some red, white and blue treats to your Independence Day celebration. They are all easy recipes that look patriotic and will make your gathering even more special.
Craft the perfect cut out gingerbread man with this delightful recipe, featuring a rich blend of dark brown sugar, molasses, and warm spices. These cookies are ideal for festive decorating and make for a charming holiday treat.
Unleash your holiday spirit with these easy Christmas sugar cookie design ideas, perfect for making your treats stand out with a personal touch. These simple yet festive decorating techniques will bring fun and flair to your cookies using royal icing and some sprinkles.
Whip up a batch of these chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies for a heavenly treat that combines smooth, rich chocolate with the comforting taste of peanut butter. They’re the perfect easy-to-make snack for any occasion.
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these easy reindeer sugar cookies. They’re a cinch to make, don’t require any fancy cookie cutters or rolling pins, and are sure to add a dash of festive fun to any holiday celebration.
This sugar cookie fruit pizza recipe uses cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit to create a delightful combination of sweetness, creaminess, and freshness all in one bite. And it looks as good as it tastes.
These simple conversation heart cookies don’t require icing (unless you really want to), so they’re faster and easier to make than a lot of other sugar cookie recipes. But the colored dough and conversation heart sayings still make them a pretty Valentine’s Day treat.
White Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect festive treat to add a pop of holiday cheer to your cookie platter. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delightful combination of white chocolate and peppermint, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any Christmas gathering.
You don’t need to be a professional baker to make these delicious shortbread Christmas cookies. In fact, these cut out cookies are so simple that even beginners can make them. Plus, they’re extra festive with colorful sprinkles and Christmas shapes!
Made with a boxed cake mix and white chocolate chips, these easy red velvet cookies will be ready in less than 30 minutes, taste delicious, and add a touch of elegance to any party.
Whether you’re baking for a Valentine’s party or just want some treats to share with your family, cookies are an easy way to add sweets to your menu. Which is why I put together this list of the best Valentine’s Day cookies recipes I could find.
Move over, chocolate covered strawberries. It’s time to up your game and go for the white chocolate covered Oreos. Surprisingly easy to make, this dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, showers and weddings, or pretty much any special occasion.
Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal Crescent Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat, combining the heartiness of oatmeal with the decadence of chocolate. Perfect for cookie exchanges or a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite on your Christmas baking list.
Made with just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, these whipped shortbread cookies (made with cornstarch) melt in your mouth and are so easy to make. While not completely necessary, dipping them in white chocolate and crushed candy canes gives them an extra festive flavor.
These Christmas wreath sugar cookies are decorated with royal icing and some sprinkles. They’re super easy to make and look very festive on a cookie tray.
Cut out cookies are a staple of Christmas baking and this snowflake sugar cookies recipe is the prettiest! Decorated with royal icing in a lacy design and sparkling sugar, they look very wintry on a cookie tray.
For me, the holidays wouldn’t be the same without rolled sugar cookies. And these simple-to-decorate Christmas angel cut out cookies are one of my favorites. They’re easy to make, always turn out and look beautiful on a cookie tray.
Mixed with peppermint extract and decorated with white and red royal icing, these candy cane sugar cookies are a festive holiday treat that have great flavor and look like Christmas. And they’re made with our no-fail cut out cookie recipe so they always keep their shape.
Made with corn flakes and maraschino cherries, this old fashioned cherry winks cookies recipe tastes and looks delicious! It’s been a favorite in my family for decades.
For a soft and chewy cookie with a ton of flavor, you can’t beat this lemon cream cheese cookies recipe. It’s easy to make and looks pretty on a Christmas cookie tray, too!
These easy green Grinch heart sugar cookies are inspired by one of my all-time favorite Christmas stories – How The Grinch Stole Christmas. They’re made with mint flavoring, work well with gluten-free flour (if desired) and are perfect for celebrating the holidays.
Cut out cookies are a great way to make holiday-specific treats. But it can be hard to come up with creative (and easy!) ways to decorate them. Whether you want to use royal icing or not, these Valentine cookie decorating ideas will give your heart-shaped sugar cookies some pizzazz.
This Christmas tree sugar cookies recipe is the best cut-out cookie recipe ever! The finished cookies look festive. The cookie dough always holds its shape. And the white or green royal icing hardens but won’t break your teeth when you eat it.
This slice and bake peppermint cookies recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday baking list. They’re easy to make and they look (and taste) very festive!
This cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies recipe is a holiday version of the classic oatmeal raisin cookie. They taste delicious and are so easy to make. Perfect for a Christmas cookie swap or as a holiday treat.
Once I learned how to make black royal icing so that it turns out and sugar cookies that hold their shape, this black cat sugar cookies recipe was a snap. With two different decorating options, you can go for the super-easy version or the slightly more-time consuming variation depending on how much time you want…
This decorated pumpkin sugar cookies recipe takes a little time to put together, but the results are an adorable Halloween treat that is worth the wait! They’re made with pumpkin spice extract for some extra fall flavor and orange royal icing for that pumpkin fall color.
Ghost cookies are the perfect spooky treat to add some fun to your Halloween festivities. This recipe guides you through making soft, delicious sugar cookies shaped like ghosts, topped with smooth white royal icing for that classic eerie look. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to bring a ghostly good time to your kitchen and…
These adorable Halloween bat sugar cookies are super cute and easy to make! The perfect Halloween treat for a party.
Cut out cookies that hold their shape are a holiday baking must-have, and with three secrets, you can prevent your sugar cookies from spreading. Learn how to keep your festive treats looking sharp and professional, ensuring they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. These tips will make your Christmas cookies the star of any holiday…
These holiday shortbread thimble cookies made with nuts and jam or jelly are a delicious Christmas treat that everyone loves.
