23 Great Cookie Recipes Are Waiting For You To Bake

These great cookie recipes are just waiting for you to bake them. Whether you’re in the mood for something simple or loaded with extras, there’s something here that’ll hit the spot. These cookies are the kind you think about when your kitchen starts calling. So grab your favorite mixing bowl, preheat the oven, and let’s get into it.

Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies.
Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Give classic Chocolate Chip Cookies a fun twist by cutting them into shapes. These cookies are easy to customize and just as tasty as the originals. They’re great for any occasion and disappear fast!
Get the Recipe: Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

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 soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon and maple flavor. They bake up with a slightly crisp edge and a perfectly soft center. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Get the Recipe: Maple Snickerdoodles

Mint Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of green and white sprinkled cookies, some cut in half to show green centers, next to a cup of tea on a table with a lacy placemat.
Mint Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Mint Sprinkle Cookies are soft, sweet, and full of refreshing mint flavor. A handful of colorful sprinkles makes them extra fun. They’re great for any celebration or a simple sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Mint Sprinkle Cookies

Red, white and blue sugar cookies stacked on a white plate.
Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These soft and chewy Sugar Cookie Bars are topped with plenty of sprinkles for a fun touch. A thick layer of sweet, creamy frosting makes them extra special. They’re so good, you might not even bother with a plate!
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

A white plate with iced lemon cookies.
Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies pack big flavor with fresh lemon in a soft, buttery sugar cookie. The bright citrus icing adds the perfect finishing touch. Tuck them in the lunchbox or enjoy them with an afternoon coffee.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

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.

When the craving for chocolate hits, these Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies are the answer. Rich, buttery, and packed with cacao nibs, they bring bold chocolate flavor in every bite. They’re simple to make and even easier to enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cacao Nib Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate oatmeal cookies on a wire rack.
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are packed with oats, chocolate, and crunchy pecans for great texture and flavor. Each bite is chewy, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweet. Enjoy them as a snack or toss them in the lunchbox for later.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

A stack of iced oatmeal cookies.
Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Oatmeal Copycat Crumbl Cookies bake up soft and chewy with a sweet icing drizzled on top. They’re packed with warm, comforting flavors in every bite. Enjoy them fresh or save some for later—they’re just as good the next day!
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate shortbread cookies with sprinkles on the edges in a white dish.
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and full of deep chocolate flavor. They bake up crisp on the edges with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A perfect treat for sharing or keeping all to yourself!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Fruit & Nut Biscotti

Candied fruit biscotti on a wire tray.
Fruit & Nut Biscotti. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Fruit & Nut Biscotti are loaded with candied fruits, almonds, and pistachios for a crunchy, flavorful bite. They’re perfect for dunking in coffee or enjoying as a snack. A great make-ahead treat that stays fresh for days!
Get the Recipe: Fruit & Nut Biscotti

M&M Bars

M&M sugar cookie bars cut into squares.
M&M Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

M&M Bars combine chewy cookie dough with colorful M&Ms and melty chocolate chips. These bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing with others. Pack them in a lunchbox or save a few for a quick, sweet snack.
Get the Recipe: M&M Bars

Rose Petal Shortbreads

Heart-shaped cookies with white icing and rose petal decorations on a wooden board, next to a heart-shaped bowl filled with rose petals.
Rose Petal Shortbreads. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Rose Petal Shortbread Cookies are delicate, buttery, and lightly scented with rosewater. A sprinkle of real rose petals adds a touch of elegance. Enjoy them with tea or as a special treat anytime.
Get the Recipe: Rose Petal Shortbreads

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Red velvet stuffed cookies on a white and red towel.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These beautiful Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies have a delightful surprise filling inside. Take one bite to reveal the colorful red velvet filling covered with a simple sugar cookie and pretty red, white, and pink sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Lemon Shortbreads

Lemon cookies on a wire rack.
Lemon Shortbreads. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These buttery Lemon Shortbread Cookies are packed with fresh lemon zest for bright flavor. The crisp texture and a sprinkle of sanding sugar make them extra special. Perfect for lemon lovers who enjoy a classic cookie.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbreads

Triple Ginger Cookies

Three ginger cookies on a marble tray.
Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

If you love bold flavors, these Triple Ginger Cookies are for you. Made with fresh, ground, and crystallized ginger, they deliver warmth in every bite. A hint of cloves and nutmeg makes them even better.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cookies

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy the simplicity and taste of Cool Whip Cookies, made with lemon cake mix, Cool Whip, and an egg. These soft and chewy cookies are a quick and delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth, making them a perfect addition to any dessert spread.
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

Hamentashen

Hamentashen cookies piled on a white plate with more cookies on a rack in the background. There is jar of jam with a spoon in it in the background too.
Hamentashen. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Hamentashen are a classic Jewish cookie–a simple rolled cookie dough filled with jam, chocolate, poppyseed, or any other fillings you like.
Get the Recipe: Hamentashen

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cranberry chocolate chip cookies on a plate.
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Picture your beloved chocolate chip cookie with a delightful twist—soft and chewy centers, crispy edges, and gooey chocolate chips complemented by bursts of sweet-tart fresh cranberries. These Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies provide a unique and festive take on a classic, making them a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie repertoire.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecan Sugar Cookies

Iced cookies topped with chopped pecans are arranged on a flat surface.
Pecan Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Get your crunch on with these Pecan Sugar Cookies! They’re soft, sweet, and packed with toasted pecans for that nutty goodness. With rich flavors and a festive touch, these cookies are sure to impress!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Sugar Cookies

Italian Canestrelli Cookies

Flower-shaped cookies dusted with powdered sugar are arranged on a wooden surface.
Italian Canestrelli Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Canestrelli cookies are like shortbread’s fancier Italian cousin—light, crisp, and full of buttery goodness with hints of vanilla and lemon in every bite. These flower-shaped beauties hail from Italy’s Liguria region and are as pretty as they are irresistible
Get the Recipe: Italian Canestrelli Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

A light blue plate with seven pink cookies topped with chocolate kisses.
Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These adorable chocolate cherry blossoms are the perfect holiday cookie. Cherry flavored dough is topped off with dark chocolate kisses for the ultimate cherry kiss cookie.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

Peanut Butter Cookies

A stack of cookies on a green cake stand with more cookies on a cooling rack and a blue patterned cloth nearby.
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

Lemon Puff Cookies

Lemon cookies on a plate with a yellow checkered tablecloth.
Lemon Puff Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Delight in the airy bliss of Lemon Puff Cookies: relish their light and delicate texture, unveiling a burst of zesty lemon goodness with each bite, encased in a subtle outer crispness.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Puff Cookies

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