30 Cookies for the After School Crowd

It’s after-school snack time, cookie edition. From Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies to Browned Butter Blondies, these treats make the after-school bite a lot more fun. Make a batch of Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies or go for the bright flavor of Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies. Whether you’re packing lunchboxes or putting a plate on the counter, these sweets are ready for the snack crowd. Pick a favorite and let the cookie break begin.

Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Cut Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies put a fun twist on the classic. Use your favorite cookie cutters to make any shape you want. These are a must-have after-school treat when the kids are having a snack attack!
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Squares of frosted sugar cookie bars topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Frosted Sugar Cookies With Sprinkles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sugar Cookie Bars are soft and chewy, just the way we like them. Get creative with frosting and sprinkles for some fun. Make a batch and watch them disappear in a snack attack!
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Maple Snickerdoodles

A stack of homemade cookies tied with a string, with one cookie showing a bite taken out of it, and a glass of milk on a wooden table.
Maple Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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.
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Peach Raspberry Bars

A plate of fruit bars on a white plate.
Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Peach Raspberry Bars are bursting with juicy peaches and tart raspberries. Their buttery crust and crumble topping are perfect for a fruity after-school treat.
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Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Lemon cookies with icing on a plate.
Iced Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies offer a refreshing lemon kick. They’re perfect when you need a citrusy treat. Pop them in your cookie jar and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Browned Butter Blondies

Butter pecan blondies bars with icing and pecans on a cutting board.
Butter Pecan Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Browned Butter Blondies are rich and soft, with a cinnamon glaze that’s the cherry on top. They’re great for adding to their lunchbox. Snack attack incoming!
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter Blondies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

An assortment of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper next to a small bowl of extra chocolate chips.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies are for serious chocolate cravings. Packed with dark chocolate and semi-sweet chips, they’re a chocolate lover’s dream. A sure hit for any lunchbox!
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Tart Cherry Fudge Thumbprints

A green plate with eight chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with cherry jam.
Tart Cherry Fudge Thumbprints. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These cherry fudge thumbprints are like a decadent brownie with a tart center, perfect for Valentine’s day or holiday baking!
Get the Recipe: Tart Cherry Fudge Thumbprints

Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies

A group of chocolate cookies is arranged on a surface near a white cup of coffee and a bowl of cocoa nibs. One cookie is partially bitten.
Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Do you ever go for a while without chocolate, and then BAM, it happens—all you want is chocolate? The question is how do you get your chocolate fix—cake, pie, or cookies? These Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies are chocolaty goodness. Also, this recipe is quick to make, so you can have a chocolate treat in no time.
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Mint Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of green sugar-coated cookies with a cup of tea in the background.
Mint Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Mint Sprinkle Cookies bring fun with their green and white sprinkles. Festive and perfect for an after-school minty treat, they might disappear before they hit the cookie jar!
Get the Recipe: Mint Sprinkle Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate cookies with sprinkles.
Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are rich and indulgent. Rolled-in sprinkles make any occasion special. Add a fancy touch to your cookie jar!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Baked red velvet cracker cookies.
The prettiest red cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies steal the show with their vibrant red color. Your kids will be thinking of these cookies all day, so serve up a big plate for an after-school snack.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Triple Ginger Cookies

Gingerbread cookies on a cooling rack.
Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Triple Ginger Cookies are a spicy treat for ginger lovers. Packed with three types of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, they bring a punch. Add them to your cookie jar for some zing!
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon shortbread cookies in a white plate.
Lemon Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Lemon Shortbread Cookies are buttery and lemony. They’re a refreshing treat for anyone who loves lemon. A must-add to your cookie jar!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies

M&M Bars

A group of cookies with candy.
M and M Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

M&M Bars are soft and chewy, packed with colorful M&Ms. They’re perfect for bringing smiles to the family. An easy choice for any lunchbox!
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Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

A group of cookies and chocolate chips.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Small-batch Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for quick cravings when that snack attack doesn’t wait. They bake up fast, giving you warm cookies in no time—just right for an after-school treat!
Get the Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

A person is dipping a spoon into some thumbprint cookies with jam.
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies are bite-sized and buttery. Fill them with your favorite jam for a sweet snack. These will quickly become a family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Red velvet cookies with sprinkles on a napkin.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies have a sweet surprise inside. Covered in sugar and sprinkles, they’re fancy and fun. Add elegance to your cookie jar!
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

A stack of oatmeal cookies with frosting.
Copycat Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies are soft and chewy, topped with sweet icing that coats all the nooks and crannies perfectly. They’re perfect for an after-school treat!
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Raspberry Filled Cookies

Colorful sprinkle-coated cookies with one bisected to show a red center, arranged in a blue bowl.
Raspberry Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Raspberry-filled Cookies combine buttery goodness with fruity filling. Pastel sprinkles add a fun crunch. These are great to add to lunch boxes for the lunchtime snack attack.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Filled Cookies

Sprinkle Cookies

Red, white, and blue sprinkle-coated cookies, one broken in half to show a vibrant red interior, displayed near a star-patterned mug.
July 4th Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sprinkle Cookies are colorful and easy to make. They bring a festive touch to any occasion and are great for filling your cookie jar with a splash of color!
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Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Icing Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are seriously addicting with cacao nibs, pecans, and oatmeal. They’re hearty and delicious. Snack attack approved for your cookie jar!
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A plate of cookies with red white and blue sprinkles.
Ice Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Icing Thumbprint Cookies feature colorful sprinkles and sweet icing. Perfect for celebrations or any time you want a sweet treat. A kid’s favorite cookie, just add your favorite colors!
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Peanut Butter Cookies

A stack of five peanut butter cookies on a green plate, with more cookies cooling on a rack in the background.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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

Sour Cream Cookies

Sour cream cookies with blue, green and yellow icing.
Sour Cream Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Old-fashioned sour cream cookies are delicious, with buttercream frosting and soft and cake-like inside. The sour cream gives them an amazing texture and taste!
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Cookies

Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Apple oatmeal cookies with icing and apples on a white plate.
Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome choice, combining the natural sweetness of apples with hearty oatmeal. These cookies are not only delicious but also simple to bake, perfect for a quick coffee break snack. They’re a great homemade alternative to store-bought cookies, offering a budget-friendly option for your snack time. Enjoy them with your coffee for a comforting and satisfying treat.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Frosted chocolate chip cookie cookies on a wooden cutting board.
Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Delight in the double-dose of cookie goodness with these frosted chocolate chip cookies. Easy, delicious, and adorable, these cookies offer a delightful experience for cookie enthusiasts, making them a must-have for any sweet occasion.
Get the Recipe: Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Strawberry Kiss Cookies

A plate of pink cookies topped with pink chocolate kisses, surrounded by strawberries.
Strawberry Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

They’re pretty in pink with a matching pink strawberry kiss in the center. These cute little strawberry kiss cookies are easy to whip up, and you only need a few ingredients to make them. There’s plenty of fruity strawberry flavor from the strawberry cake mix and pink strawberry kisses in the center of each cookie.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Kiss Cookies

Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies

A cookie sheet with chocolate cookeis on it.
Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies are perfect for homemade cookies that start with a chocolate cake mix. They’re quick to whip up, look impressive with their powdered sugar crackle, and are always a hit for parties, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies

Brookies

A stack of chocolate chip cookies on a cutting board, perfect for winter desserts.
Brookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Satisfy your sweet cravings with our irresistible Brookies, combining the best of brownies and cookies for a decadent treat. A perfect solution for those torn between two beloved desserts, these Brookies offer the best of both worlds in a single, indulgent bite. Don’t miss out on this delightful fusion, order now to treat yourself and your loved ones.
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