If you are looking for cookie recipes you can bake any time of year, this is a great place to start. These cookie recipes are favorites because they are familiar, dependable, and easy to make again and again.
You'll find classic chocolate chip cookies, soft and chewy favorites, rich cookies with mix-ins, and simple options that work year-round.
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For our full collection of classic, holiday, and bakery-style cookies, visit our complete Cookie Recipes page.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are popular because they are familiar and always worth making. These recipes include classic versions plus a few mix-ins that keep things interesting.
Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies
This copycat recipe for Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies is easy to make. These large cookies are crisp on the edges and have a chewy center.
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Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies
These thick chocolate chip cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and are so easy to make. These cookies are chewy, soft, and oh so good.
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies
Sink your teeth into these chewy chocolate chip chunk cookies. Every bite is full of chocolate flavor and chewy goodness.
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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies
Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies are full of flavor with a soft, chewy, and gooey texture with crisp edges. Topping these cookies is flaky sea salt that really puts these chocolate chip cookies over the top.
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Soft and Chewy Cookie Favorites
Soft and chewy cookies are a go-to when you want bakery-style texture at home. These are reader favorites because they stay tender and satisfying.
Thin and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies
These thin and chewy brown sugar cookies are baked with the flavors of brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract. The edges of these sugar cookies are crisp and they have tender and chewy centers.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These homemade oatmeal raisin cookies are thick, chewy, and easy to make. These cookies have a soft and chewy center and are crisp around the edges.
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies
These Iced Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy and made using an old-fashioned recipe. These cookies are iced with a simple 3 ingredient icing that hardens to create a delicious crunch. These vintage cookies are easy to make and great for the Holidays.
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Snickerdoodle Cookies
Classic snickerdoodle cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar with soft centers and lightly crisp edges.
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Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies
Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies are a classic cookie with tender chewy centers and crisp edges. These cookies are made with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg and are a Christmas classic.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are popular because they are rich, familiar, and easy to make with pantry ingredients. These cookies have a classic flavor that works any time of year.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with the chewy texture of oatmeal. They are the perfect cookies for peanut butter lovers.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate candy. These cookies are easy to make and have heart-shaped chocolate pressed into the center after baking. The chocolate candies can easily be swapped out for chocolate kisses for everyday baking.
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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
These egg-free Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are made with creamy peanut butter, confectioner's sugar, and other basic ingredients. These cookies require no chilling and are easy to make.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter creating a delicious and indulgent experience for your taste buds. These cookies are chewy, soft, and flavorful, making them an instant favorite among cookie lovers.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
These peanut butter cup cookies are made with creamy peanut butter and loaded with a mixture of chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups. These cookies are a peanut butter lover's dream.
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Mix-In Cookies
These cookies are all about add-ins like candy, nuts, marshmallows, and sandwich cookies. They're fun, a little different, and still easy to bake any time of year.
Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
These Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy and are loaded with chocolate chips. Easy to make and perfect to make ahead of time and freeze for the holidays.
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Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with Oreo cookie crumbs, crushed oreo pieces, and chocolate chips. Milk's favorite cookie just got better!
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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Looking for a sweet and nutty treat that will satisfy your cravings? Look no further than Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies with dark chocolate chips! These delectable cookies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate chips and crunchy pistachios, creating a chocolate and nutty taste sensation that will leave you wanting more.
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Chocolate Chunk Marshmallow Cookies
These Chocolate Chunk Marshmallow Cookies are ooey, gooey, and delicious. Add some extra texture and flavor to the traditional chocolate chip cookie by using chunks and marshmallows!
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M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chips
These thick, chewy M&M Candies Cookies are packed with M&M's and chocolate chips! They're quick, delicious, and perfect for any holiday, celebration, or just because.
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Classic Flavor Cookies
These cookies lean into simple, familiar flavors that don't rely on mix-ins or decorations. They are dependable, easy to bake, and great for everyday treats.
Lemon Macadamia Nut Cookies
These Lemon Macadamia Nut Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with bright lemon flavor. Each cookie has a chewy center, crisp edges, and a perfect mix of white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts.
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Coconut Cookies
These white chocolate chip coconut cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet coconut flavor.
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Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
These Old fashioned molasses cookies have a rich, warm flavor and a chewy texture that makes them a beloved favorite among many. These nostalgic cookies are perfect for the holiday season and are also a great choice during the fall and winter months.
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Bar Cookies and Sliceable Cookies
Bar cookies and sliceable cookies are great when you want something easy to portion and share. These recipes work well for casual baking and gatherings.
Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars are a holiday favorite and these delicious chewy bars are made with old-fashioned oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M's.
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Snickerdoodle Blondies
Snickerdoodle Blondies are a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie and are perfect for the holiday season. These soft and chewy bars combine the irresistible cinnamon-sugar flavor with the dense texture of a blondie making a delicious and flavorful treat.
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Sugar Cookie Bars with Vanilla Buttercream
Soft sugar cookie bars baked in a pan and topped with vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkles.
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Jam Ribbon Cookies
Jam ribbon cookies also known as split second cookies or Scandinavian Raspberry Ribbons, are a simple dessert that combines buttery, crumbly cookie dough with a sweet and fruity jam filling.
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Seasonal Cookie Favorites (Keep This Small)
Some cookie recipes are especially popular during the holidays, but they can still be fun to bake any time you want something festive. Keep this section small so the page stays evergreen overall.
Christmas Cookie Butter Cookies
These Christmas Cookie Butter Cookies are made with cookie butter spread, chocolate and white chocolate chips, and holiday M&M's. These cookies are perfect for Christmastime and for setting out for Santa on Christmas Eve night.
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Sugared Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Celebrate Christmas with delicious Sugared Christmas Shortbread Cookies decorated with festive sugar. These Christmas cookies are based on bakery-style stamped shortbread cookies and add a pop of color for a cookie exchange or on cookie trays.
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Iced Gingerbread Cookies
Looking for a delicious and fun holiday treat? Try our soft and chewy iced gingerbread cookies! Filled with warm spices and topped with sweet icing, they're perfect for Christmas.Each cookie has a pretty stamped design, making your holiday baking extra special. These homemade gingerbread cookies look great on cookie trays during the holiday season.
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If you're in the mood for more sweets, you can also explore our Favorite Desserts and Sweet Treats guide.
Start Here If You're New
If you're new to Mama Needs Cake, this page highlights cookie recipes readers come back to most often. You can also browse the full recipe index to explore all desserts and baked goods by category.
What kinds of cookies are included here? This page includes classic chocolate chip cookies, soft and chewy cookies, peanut butter cookies, mix-in cookies, and a small selection of seasonal favorites.
Are these cookie recipes good for everyday baking? Yes. Most of these cookies use familiar ingredients and straightforward steps, making them easy to bake any time of year.
Do these cookie recipes work for holidays too? Many of these cookies are popular year-round, and a small seasonal section highlights cookies that are especially popular during the holidays.
How do I find more cookie recipes on the site? You can browse the full recipe index to explore all cookie recipes and other desserts by category.
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Her recipes range from classic comfort foods to healthy and nutritious meals, and she is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to bring flavor and variety to the table.
