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75+ Of The Best Cookie Recipes For Every Occasion

75+ Of The Best Cookie Recipes For Every Occasion

Love cookies? Here is the ultimate guide to 75 of the best cookie recipes for any and every occasion. A homemade cookie fresh out of the oven is hard to top. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate chip, shortbread sugar you will find cookies of all flavors and styles below.

We wanted to share 75 of the best cookie recipes out there! These cookies will stand out from the crowd, melt in your mouth and be down to the last crumbs.

Whether you prefer an oatmeal based cookie, classic chocolate chip, or a good ol’ fashion sugar cookie, those recipes are linked below. Let us help you find the cookie recipe to fit your need.

We even have some holiday cookie recipes as well, which are good for those cookie swaps we know and love so much.

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We went ahead and broke down each category to help make it easy for you to skim through the list to pick out what recipes you want to make first. This is one list of tasty cookie recipes for you all to try out. Enjoy!

The Best Sugar Cookies

  • Lofthouse Style Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
  • Soft Sugar Cookies Frosted
  • Soft And Chewy Bare Sugar Cookie
  • Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
  • Vanilla Almond Cut-Out Cookies
  • No Roll Sugar Cookies
  • Low Carb Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
  • Lemon Sugar Cookies

The Best Shortbread Cookies

  • Whipped Shortbread Drop Cookies
  • Christmas Shortbread
  • Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
  • Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies
  • Vanilla Lavender Shortbread
  • Easy Shortbread Cookies Using Cookie Press
  • English Lemon Shortbread Cookies
  • Spiced Shortbread Cookies
  • Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
  • Cherry Garcia Shortbread Cookies

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookie with Pecans
  • Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cowboy Cookies
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
  • Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Alton Brown Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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The Best Oatmeal Cookies

  • Coconut Oatmeal Protein Cookies
  • Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Classic Oatmeal Cookies
  • Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies
  • Iced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
  • White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
  • Moist and Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
  • Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies
  • Toffee Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

The Best No-Bake Cookies

  • Classic No-Bake Cookies
  • Nutella No Bake Cookies
  • Reese’s Krispies No Bake Cookies
  • Avalanche Cookies
  • Haystack Cookies
  • No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Breakfast Cookies
  • No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
  • Smores No Bake Cookies
  • Wookie Cookies No Bake
  • Cornflake No Bake Cookies
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The Best Holiday Cookies

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The Best Thumbprint Cookies

  • Lemon Poppy Seed Thumb Print Cookies
  • Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
  • Pecan Turtle Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
  • Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies
  • Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
  • Raspberry Almond Thumbprints
  • Chocolate Almond Thumbprint Cookies
  • Twix Thumbprint Cookies
  • Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
  • Orange Spice Cookies
  • Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies
  • Lemon Lime Thumbprint Cookies
  • Salted Caramel Coconut Thumbprints

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What Temperature Is Best For Baking Cookies

Always follow the directions to the recipe, but in general, you will find most cookie recipes have a 350-degree oven. You bake for around 8-12 minutes depending on the dough and the texture of the cookie.

Why Do our Cookies Spread Out So Much

Making sure you start with a pre-heated oven is key. You also want to ensure if your recipe says to chill the dough you follow accordingly. That can help hold up the dough, and also follow the recipe to a “T”. You could have not added enough flour, not had oven hot enough, didn’t chill the dough, etc. Depending on the recipe there are many factors.

How Do You Properly Freeze Cookies

We love cookies, and have some in our freezer is always a nice treat. Once you have cooked your cookies, allow them to cool. Then place on a baking sheet that is cool to touch, and toss in the freezer for one hour. Allow to freeze cookies then transfer to a bag or airtight container.

If you want to save the dough make sure your recipe is meant for freezing. Then wrap the dough in cookie ball form or keep in a log. Wrap with plastic wrap, then follow by aluminum foil, and put in a sealable freezer bag. Thaw and bake accordingly. Or thaw and nibble your homemade cookies.

How Do You Keep Cookies Fresh Overnight

Want to make cookies the night before you need them? Bake accordingly and allow to cool fully. Then transfer to an airtight container and lay the cookies flat. Use parchment paper in between the layers. This will prevent sticking and will keep your cookies fresh till the next day.

Essential Baking Supplies we Recommend

KitchenAid Classic Plus Serie 3 Non-Stick Cookie Sheet Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Parchment Paper Sheets OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set Cookie Scoop Set OXO Good Grips Batter Bowl Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2

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