Cookie Recipes & Ideas

Oh, and they're ready in under 30 minutes.

Just when you thought you didn't need another chocolate chip cookie, you do.

It was the year of the dump cake!

How did I not know about these?

Think Pocky stick, but peanut butter.

OK, we get why she thinks they're so special.

Every year as the holidays approach, I eagerly anticipate holiday baking and decorating sugar cookies. And every year, they don’t exactly turn out as planned. That’s because decorating cookies is a lot easier said than done — especially if you’re a perfectionist like me who likes straight lines and clean edges. But this year, I’m prepared. I recently got to work developing a simple royal icing recipe that makes cookie decorating as stress-free (and mess-free!

Over my years of writing for The Kitchn, I’ve shared almost all of my favorite holiday cookies, from my mother’s famous peppermint cream-filled butter cookies (followed by the much less finicky peppermint cream squares the following year) to rugelach and gingerbread cookies. I’ve saved one of my most beloved cookies for last. These candy cane cookies are the best.

Get set for your cookie party.

No mixer required.

They’re a classic for a reason.

There’s nothing better than freshly baked cookies on Christmas. But do you need an occasion to bake them? Of course you don’t! A lazy Saturday or a rainy weeknight is absolutely reason enough. After all, it doesn’t get any more satisfying than biting into a warm cookie fresh from the oven — and we could all use a little extra cozy right now. Everyone has their own cookie preferences, be it chocolate chip or shortbread.

These are totally worth turning on the oven right now.

A buttery classic.

Consider them the ultimate comfort cookie.

People love them.

It's in the dough.

It’s not what you think.

So rich, so buttery.

They look so fancy.

They taste like Reese's, only better.

‘Tis the season.

They’re a family favorite for a reason.

They're a classic for a reason.

The secret’s in the cream cheese.

They make a statement.

So easy and delicious.

They’re so soft and chocolate-y.

Calling all chocolate-lovers!

Making these next weekend!

They taste just like the real deal.

Every fall party needs a batch.

And they're ready in less than 30 minutes.

Definitely making a batch of these.

Plus, it's a great baking project for kids.

One forgotten pantry ingredient makes all the difference.

And the winner was the best I've ever had.

Wait until you taste the spiced-sugar coating.

They're chewy-yet-crisp and loaded with pumpkin and warm fall spices.

Ready to pack into little pink boxes — or directly into your mouth.

The retro mall-style cookie cake you know and love, only better.

Just saying.

For whenever a craving strikes.

Surprisingly, my reservations were pleasantly proven wrong because these cookies are absolutely fantastic.

And you only need three simple ingredients.

If your spring season is scheduled with gatherings that require sweet treats that are as festive and pretty as they are delicious, these cookies definitely fit the bill.

No sweeping up sprinkles required!

It's a staple at every Midwestern potluck.

It feels so fancy to put them on a cookie tray for a spot of afternoon tea.

They're thick, super soft, and delightfully unfussy!

Chocolate chip cookies are like a hug in food form. It’s not hard to see why they’re one of the most popular types of cookies, with melting pockets of chocolate encased in buttery vanilla dough. Although they come in many forms — thin, crispy, cakey, dense — I have to say my favorite is chewy with a crisp edge and some toasted nuts (in this case, almonds) mixed in for an extra crunch.

The blue hue comes from a freezer staple.

Crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside.