If you’re anything like me, there’s always a reason to bake cookies. Some days you want soft and chewy, other days you want something buttery or packed with chocolate
These are the cookie recipes I keep coming back to. They’re reliable, easy to make, and they bake up the way you expect them to every time.
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Quick and easy cookies that don’t take all day
What you’ll find in these cookies.
- Simple baking methods with no complicated steps
- A mix of chewy, buttery, and sweet textures
- Recipes that work for everyday baking and holidays
Soft and Chewy Favorites
Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies
I make these when I want a bakery-style cookie at home. These copycat oatmeal cookies bake up thick and soft with a sweet icing on top, and they stay chewy every time. The dough comes together quickly, so you can have a fresh batch without much effort.
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Soft in the center with a light crisp outside, these cookies have that classic red velvet flavor that everyone loves. The powdered sugar coating gives them their crinkled look as they bake. They’re always a standout on a cookie tray.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
This chocolate chip cookie recipe is the one I use when I don’t want a full batch sitting around. It makes just enough cookies with soft centers and lightly crisp edges. They come together fast and bake up just right.
Get the Recipe: Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Triple Ginger Cookies
Packed with three kinds of ginger, these cookies have a bold, spiced flavor. They stay chewy and have just the right amount of bite. I roll them in sugar for a sweet topping. These are a good choice when you want something a little different from the usual.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies
Chocolate Lovers
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
You’ll love this easy Dark Chocolate Cookie recipe. Each bite is filled with rich, dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips, making these cookies a double-chocolate treat for anyone who adores chocolate. You can’t go wrong baking these all-chocolate cookies, especially if you are a chocolate lover like me.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies
When I’m in the mood for chocolate, these are the ones I make. The shortbread is rich and buttery, and the cacao nibs add a little crunch and deeper chocolate flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies
For more on baking with chocolate, see my guide to cocoa powder and how different types affect your cookies.
Buttery and Shortbread
Butter Pecan Blondies
These Butter Pecan Blondies are my go-to when I need something easy for a potluck. The brown butter gives them a rich, nutty flavor, and the toasted pecans add just the right crunch. They bake up soft with a golden top and are always one of the first things gone.
Get the Recipe: Butter Pecan Blondies
Chai Shortbread Cookies
These Chai Shortbread Cookies have the delicious chai flavor of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger baked right into a tender cookie. I like to dip the ends of the cookies into a quick chai glaze and sprinkle them with chai tea.
Get the Recipe: Chai Shortbread Cookies
Lemon Shortbreads
This recipe for Lemon Shortbreads is for lemon lovers. Zested lemons flavor these buttery slice-and-bake cookies, and a light sanding sugar adds a little crunch.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbreads
If you like bright citrus flavors, these pair well with my lemon desserts, especially my lemon posset.
Rose Petal Shortbreads
Rose Petal Shortbread Cookies have a delicate rosewater flavor and a sprinkling of rose petals on top, making for a simple yet sophisticated cookie. Not only are these cookies pretty, but they also have that wonderful shortbread crumbly cookie texture. Bake a batch for someone special.
Get the Recipe: Rose Petal Shortbreads
Fun and Festive
Cutout Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies never fail to delight, especially when you can transform them into playful shapes. This creative twist on the timeless recipe adds a festive touch to your treats, ideal for any gathering or simply for the joy of baking fun-shaped cookies.
Get the Recipe: Cutout Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mint Sprinkle Cookies
These mint cookies are topped with green and white sprinkles and have a soft texture with a minty center. It’s like getting two cookies in one bite. They’re a fun option for holidays or anytime you want something different.
Get the Recipe: Mint Sprinkle Cookies
M&M Bars
Loaded with chocolate chips and crunchy M&M’s, these cookie bars are always a hit. The dough bakes up soft and chewy, with plenty of color and chocolate in every bite. Cut into bars and enjoy, this is what easy, fun desserts are all about.
Get the Recipe: M&M Bars
Red and Pink Swirl Sugar Cookies
Enjoy these fun and festive sugar cookies. You’ll make one simple dough, tint a couple portions, then press and gently swirl the colors together for a pretty red-and-pink pinwheel look. The steps are easy to follow, the colors stay clear, and the cookies bake up soft and just right.
Get the Recipe: Red and Pink Swirl Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookie Bars
These sugar cookie bars bake in one pan and are topped with a smooth layer of vanilla frosting. They’re easy to make and easy to serve. Change up the sprinkles to fit any holiday or occasion.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars
Classic and Everyday Favorites
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in this vintage recipe for jam-filled Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. They have a delightful combination of buttery brown sugar and a tender texture that melts in your mouth. Use your favorite jam and enjoy them for an afternoon snack.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Maple Snickerdoodles
Maple Snickerdoodles are a tasty cookie often tied to the holiday season, but they’re perfect for enjoying all year round. The cinnamon swirls and maple flavor make them a classic for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Maple Snickerdoodles
Peanut Butter Cookies
Make a batch of some seriously tasty Peanut Butter Cookies! These cookies are super easy to make and packed with flavor. They’ve got a nice crispy edge and a chewy center, giving you that classic peanut butter goodness we all love.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies
If you’re in the mood to keep baking, I’ve got plenty more cookie recipes to try.
Whether you’re baking for the weekend, a holiday tray, or just because you want cookies in the house, these are the recipes I rely on. Start with one, and don’t be surprised if you end up making a second batch.
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Hello there, I’m Jere’
From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending. Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven® sharing sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.
