Get ready to be the talk of the season with cookies that go way beyond the ordinary! We're talking Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that'll make grandma proud, Cornflake Cookies that redefine crunch, and yes—Pilgrim Hat Cookies that are as cute as they are delicious. Are you intrigued? You should be!
1. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These delightfully chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are loaded with healthy rolled oats and sweet raisins with delicate caramel and vanilla flavors. Golden brown with a crisp edge on the outside but buttery and soft inside. These homemade cookies are so easy to make and delicious that you will never go back to buying them again.
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2. Cornflake Cookies
Enjoy these delicious Cornflake Cookies that are quick to make and sure to please a crowd. This recipe stars cornflakes, almonds, and a hint of cinnamon. It's so easy and incredibly delicious.
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3. Cool Whip Cookies
The love for cookies is universal, but the time and effort to make them aren't always available. Cool Whip Cookies come to your rescue with a recipe so straightforward you’ll wonder why you haven't been making these all your life. You can make them with a ton of different flavors, and they'll always have FOUR ingredients.
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4. Almond Crescent Cookies (German Vanillekipferl)
Vanillekipferl cookies (Almond Crescent Cookies) are traditional German-Austrian cookies with a wonderful vanilla-almond flavor and distinct texture. These sweet and buttery crescent-shaped cookies will melt in your mouth.
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5. Banana Pudding Cookkies
If you're looking for a cookie that everyone will love, look no further than these Banana Pudding Cookies. This is the perfect treat for any occasion, made with real bananas, brown sugar, and white chocolate chips.
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6. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
With their soft and chewy texture and sweet-tangy flavor combination of hearty rolled oats and dried cranberries, these Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are an absolutely delicious treat!
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7. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These pumpkin cheesecake cookies are soft and chewy, filled with cheesecake filling, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. The warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the pumpkin spice add an extra layer of fall-inspired goodness.
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8. Easy Acorn Cookies
Embrace the cozy spirit of fall with our delightful Acorn Cookies recipe. With just three simple ingredients—mini Nilla wafers, chocolate kisses, and butterscotch chips—these sweet little treats are a breeze to make and a joy to savor, perfect for autumn gatherings or a comforting snack by the fireplace.
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9. German Spekulatius Cookies
Spekulatius cookies are classic German spiced Christmas cookies. These buttery shortbread cookies are gently spiced with cardamom, cloves, and other warm spices. Perfect with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.
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10. Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Step into the Thanksgiving spirit with these adorable Pilgrim Hat Cookies! Crafted from fudge-striped shortbread cookies, these sweet treats are a delightful addition to your holiday dessert table, adorned with yellow frosting, Reese’s Miniature Cups, and mini orange M&M’s for a festive touch.
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11. No Bake Butterscotch Cookies
These easy No Bake Butterscotch Cookies are one of my favorite no-bake cookie recipes, especially since they’re made with butterscotch chips. These oatmeal butterscotch no-bake cookies come together in about 30 minutes and are made with a handful of ingredients.
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12. Amish Pumpkin Cookies
These Amish pumpkin cookies will melt in your mouth. They are so easy to make with no chill time required. These pumpkin cookies are scaled down from a traditional Amish recipe which made a huge batch. I love Amish recipes but a lot of them are really designed for a big crowd. This is a much more manageable recipe that makes about 2 dozen cookies.
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13. Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Made these Sugar-free Nutella Thumbprint Cookies with almond flour and my easy-peasy homemade Nutella. Delicious, low-carb, and gluten-free treat for the holidays! Do you love Christmas treats? If you are like me, I am sure you do. I believe even though we are on this path to a healthy lifestyle, we can still enjoy amazing desserts.
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14. Cinnamon Chip Biscotti
Cinnamon Chip Biscotti are crunchy enough for dunking yet just as enticing to nibble on their own. In just one hour, bake a bunch of these glittering, white chocolate-dipped treats for gift bags, care packages, and the plate next to your mug of cocoa, coffee, or tea.
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15. Chocolate Mascarpone Sandwich Cookies
These mascarpone cookies will delight you with their buttery, crumbly exterior and creamy chocolate mascarpone cheese filling. They are also incredibly easy to make, yet a perfect treat to amuse your weekend or make something special for those celebratory moments.
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16. Palmiers
Palmiers are airy, flaky, crisp French cookies with only 2 ingredients. This sweet treat, easy dessert bake is divine any time of day. These might become your go-to cookie recipe once you learn how easy they are to bake.
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17. Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies
These are the BEST Brownie Mix Cookies with chewy edges and a gooey center! This easy recipe is fun to make for brownie lovers.
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18. Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
It’s time to elevate your cookie game with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies. They have the most incredible texture that is super soft, fluffy, and chewy, and take a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe to the next level with one simple addition: instant pudding! These pudding cookies will be one of those desserts that friends and family will ask for over and over again. Each bite will melt in your mouth with soft, chocolatey goodness.
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19. Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
These chocolate chip pecan cookies are wonderfully rich and filled with chocolate chips (or chunks), pecans, and orange zest. Ready in 30 minutes, they're very easy to make and are a delightful vegan Christmas cookie. Perfect for gifting and sharing at parties!
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20. Chunky Monkey Cookies
Delicious and easy to make, these chunky monkey cookies are loaded with banana chunks, peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, and walnuts. Inspired by the ice cream but healthier and in cookie form, they make the best treat!
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21. Fig Cookies
These fig cookies are soft, chewy, and subtly sweet. They’re loaded with flavor and are perfect when you’re in the mood for a nutrient-dense treat. These delicious cookies are made with dried figs and are dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan.
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22. Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
Nothing beats a batch of fresh-baked chocolate chip marshmallow cookies: crispy edges, melty chocolate, gooey toasted marshmallows, and a chewy center. But beware, they're ridiculously amazing.
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23. Maple Pecan Cookies
All the tasty fall flavors are wrapped up in these Maple Pecan Cookies! They've got maple syrup, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg in every bite. This recipe doesn't use any maple extract, just pure maple syrup! The maple flavor pairs well with the pecans, and the syrup makes the cookies chewy and delicious! They're much less chocolatey than my Pecan Brownie Pie but quite a bit simpler!
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24. Honey Cookies
Complex recipes are a fun challenge for me, so I have a tendency to go a little over the top. That said, these Honey Cookies are proof that I can still appreciate the simple things! These Honey Cookies are barely crisp, chewy, and sweet. The honey in these babies lends an irresistible floral, well-rounded flavor! They're perfectly amazing all on their own, or fancy them up with a drizzle of honey-vanilla bean glaze!
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25. Brown Butter Chai Cookies
Brown Butter Chai Cookies - a deliciously cozy cookie that's easy to make and perfect for a chilly Fall day. These cookies are slightly crisp with a chewy and soft center. Enjoy these cookies with mulled apple cider or hot chocolate!
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26. S’mores Cookies
You don’t need a campfire to enjoy these sweet, gooey S’mores Cookies! With crunchy graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and melty Hershey’s bars, you can have your S’mores any time of the year.
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27. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
Made from scratch, these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cookies are stuffed with a cinnamon-spiced fruity filling and drizzled with salted caramel for a delicious finish. Perfect any time of year, these cookies will be gobbled up in a flash! These cookies are a sweet hand-held treat with just the right amount of spiced apple goodness in every bite. The salted caramel drizzle adds the perfect touch of a salty and sugary topping that makes these cookies a holiday favorite.
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28. Coffee Cookies
These coffee cookies are the best! They are soft and chewy and loaded with chocolate. They don't taste like coffee but are perfectly sweet and bold. You will also love how easy they are to make, and I've included gluten-free and dairy-free options.
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29. Pizzelle
This classic Italian pizzelle recipe is really easy and delicious, making crisp pizzelle cookies every time. These thin and crisp Italian waffle-style cookies are made from flour, eggs, butter, anise, and vanilla and cooked in a pizzelle iron.
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