Top 20 Cookie Recipes

The best cookie recipes often balance flavor and texture. A cookie should be soft inside and crispy outside. This mix makes each bite a treat. Flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and spices can make cookies stand out.

Indulge your sweet tooth with these top 20 cookie recipes that are simple and delicious! From classic chocolate chip cookies to unique flavors like S'mores and Tropical Coconut Lime, there's a perfect treat for every occasion. Discover how to customize your favorite recipes and even make quick cookies that are ready in just 30 minutes. Don your apron and click through for recipes that will make your baking adventures a delight!

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups chocolate chips

1 cup crushed pretzels

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Extra granulated sugar for rolling

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar for dusting

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon matcha powder

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup white chocolate chunks

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup Nutella

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup mini marshmallows

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup shredded coconut

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Zest of 2 limes

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed

Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed pretzels for an added crunch and salty hint.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 24 cookies

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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies 🥜🌸

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar until coated.

Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.

Return to the oven for another 2-3 minutes just until the cookies are set.

Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 20 min | Servings: 24 cookies

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Delight 🍪🍇

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then stir in oats and raisins.

Drop spoonfuls of dough on ungreased baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown, then cool on wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min | Servings: 30 cookies

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Lemon Zest Sugar Cookies 🍋🍪

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Beat in the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.

In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until a dough forms.

Roll the dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer to wire racks to cool.

Once cool, dust with powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 24 cookies

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Matcha White Chocolate Chunk Cookies 🍵🍪

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Mix in matcha powder until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.

Fold in the white chocolate chunks.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm and the centers are slightly soft.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 20 cookies

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Snickerdoodle Cookies ❤️🍪

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until well combined.

Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.

In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar for rolling.

Shape dough into balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are slightly golden.

Cool on wire racks before serving.

Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 20 min | Servings: 36 cookies

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Nutella Stuffed Cookies 🍪✨

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.

Take dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball in your palm and place a teaspoon of Nutella in the center before folding the dough back over, sealing it.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Allow to cool.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min | Servings: 18 cookies

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Cinnamon Roll Cookies 🍩🍪

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

Mix in eggs and vanilla until well blended.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.

Gradually blend dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.

Roll out dough into a rectangle, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, then roll up tightly.

Slice into 1-inch cookies and place on ungreased sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

For glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 24 cookies

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Chocolate Mint Cookies 🍫🌿

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs and peppermint extract.

In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Cool on wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min | Servings: 30 cookies

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S’mores Cookies 🍫🔥

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold it into the butter mixture.

Mix in the graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.

Drop spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool before transferring to racks.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 24 cookies

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Tropical Coconut Lime Cookies 🥥🍋

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy in a bowl.

Beat in eggs, vanilla, lime zest, and juice until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut together.

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.

Scoop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool on wire racks.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min | Servings: 30 cookies

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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies 🍓🍪

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.

Stir in crushed freeze