55 Best Cookie Recipes: Irresistible Cookies for Every Occasion

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Few things bring comfort and joy quite like a batch of freshly baked cookies.

Whether it’s the smell of warm chocolate wafting through the kitchen or the first bite of a buttery, chewy treat, cookies are the kind of dessert that everyone loves. They’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk (or a cup of coffee!).

This roundup gathers the very best cookie recipes—timeless classics, seasonal favorites, and creative twists that will keep your cookie jar full and your sweet tooth satisfied. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a party, or just because, these cookies are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

Vanilla Cream Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavors, Bake up some love this Valentine’s Day with a vanilla cream strawberry cake mix cookies recipe. With just 6 ingredients, these cookies are easy to bake but hard to resist. Go to recipe.

Nesquik Strawberry Milkshake Cookies

These Nesquik strawberry milkshake cookies are a fun twist on a classic treat that’ll transport you back to childhood. With their vibrant pink hue and sweet strawberry flavour, they are sure to catch your eye and satisfy your sweet tooth! Go to recipe.

Chocolate Cherry Crinkle Cookies Recipe

These vibrant and delicious crinkle cookies are a show-stopping cookie for anyone who loves the combination of cherry and chocolate! Go to recipe.

Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Soft, buttery, and studded with juicy raspberries, these lemon kissed Raspberry Cookies bake up fluffy and irresistible – quick to make and gone in minutes. Go to recipes.

Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies (17-Minute Recipe)

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies are soft and chewy with a bright citrus flavor. These easy cookies bake up golden and delicious every time. Go to recipe.

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies are the ideal blend of zesty and buttery flavors, offering a delicious treat for those who love citrus flavors. With just 6 main ingredients, these cookies are simple to prepare, making them perfect for special occasions or everyday sugar cravings. Go to recipe.

Lemon Blueberry Cake Cookies

If you haven’t discovered the secret to a perfectly chewy cookie yet, then I am so excited to be the first to share it with you! Lemon Blueberry Cake Cookies are made with cake mix and it truly makes all the difference.

Not to mention that I love anything with lemon and the combination with blueberry enhances the flavors even more. Go to recipe.

Lemon Blueberry Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

Soft and chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies are naturally purple from fresh or frozen blueberries, studded with white chocolate chips, and rolled in lemon sugar for the most perfect cookie ever. Go to recipe.

Tasty Red Velvet Cookies Recipe With Beets

Tasty, healthy red velvet cookies with beets taste exactly like the classic red velvet cake but in cookies. They are very delicious without any taste of the earthy beets. Go to recipe.

Easy Whole wheat Butter Cookies – Soft, melt in the mouth

Butter cookies are one of the most popular cookies you know. Here I give you the healthy version of it – Whole Wheat Butter cookies. It is soft and melts in mouth cookies that you can’t stop baking it or having it. These cookies are perfect to have along with tea or as an edible gift for your loved ones. Go to recipe.

Lemon Pistachio Cookies

Slice and bake lemon pistachio cookies! They’re perfectly crisp, deliciously buttery, and tender with a sweet and tangy flavor. You’ll love the crunchy yet tender pistachios in every bite. This one is different yet worthy of adding to your holiday cookie tray. Go to recipe.

Italian Amaretti Cookies

Italian Amaretti Cookies have the perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft, chewy center. Whether you’re preparing for a festive holiday or want to enjoy a cozy afternoon treat, this recipe delivers that bakery-style quality right from your oven. Go to recipe.

Easy Cheesecake Filled Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies

These easy, cheesecake filled pumpkin thumbprint cookies take the flavors of fall to a whole new level with a decadent cream cheese filling. These yummy, chewy pumpkin cookies are full of simple ingredients, take less than 20 minutes to prep, only 10 minutes to bake and are less than 100 calories each! Go to recipe.

Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Are you ready to take your cookie game to the next level? These gluten-free Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat. The combination of ripe bananas and oats creates a texture that’s soft, chewy, and undeniably satisfying. Go to recipe.

Coffee Cookies

These coffee cookies combine the magic of coffee into a soft and chewy recipe. Made with instant coffee and drizzled with a simple glaze, they’re perfect for any coffee lover. Go to recipe.

Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

Here are some healthy, naturally gluten-free, lightly spiced, and easy-to-make paleo-friendly pumpkin cookies. They are the perfect fall treat! Go to recipe.

Chocolate Chip Cutout Cookies (No Chill)

Soft, chewy, no-chill Chocolate Chip Cutout Cookies are a fun twist on chocolate chip cookies. They hold their shape when baked and taste just like your favorite chocolate chip cookies. No spreading, no chilling, no cornstarch. Perfect for decorating (or not!) for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, or any holiday. Go to recipe.

Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

These matcha white chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor! A must-try treat for any matcha lover. Bake a batch today! Go to recipe.

Raspberry Almond Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Chocolate Chunk Cookies get an upgrade! These soft, moist cookies have are packed with sweet almond flavor, tart and tangy dried raspberries, and gooey pockets of semi-sweet chocolate chunks. Go to recipe.

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Soft and chewy with crisp edges, oatmeal cranberry cookies are loaded with sweetened dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. These hearty cookies are easy to make for a holiday dessert or snack! Go to recipes.

Soft & Chewy White Chocolate Chai Cookies

White Chocolate Chai Cookies are thick, soft, chewy cookies packed full of flavor. Warm chai spices, toasted nuts, and white chocolate chips come together for an easy one-bowl, no-chill cookie recipe you’ll make again and again. Perfect cookie for the holiday season or any time of year. Go to recipe.

Biscoff Cookies

Biscoff cookies are made with a soft brown sugar cookie base then topped with sweet cookie butter frosting and Lotus cookie crumbs. Better than Crumbl cookies! Go to recipe.

Thumbprint Butter Tart Cookies

These Thumbprint Butter Tart Cookies are filled with ooey gooey rich butter tart filling, nestled in a pecan sugar cookie. If you don’t love raisins, you can easily substitute pecans in the filling. But if you love butter tarts, you will love this scrumptious cookie with an easy butter tart filling! Go to recipe.

Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Add some sweet n’ spicy nostalgia to your dessert table with my easy recipe for Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. These better-for-you treats are packed with whole grains, fruit, and veggies for a well-balanced snack. Better yet, they take just 5 minutes of active prep time and you don’t even need a mixer to make them. Go to recipe.

Strawberry Jam Cookies

Strawberry Jam Cookies are pretty, delicious cookies with a lemon shortbread cookie base swirled with creamy lemon cream cheese frosting dolloped with strawberry jam. And no chill time! They’re the perfect sweet treat for Valentine’s Day, your Christmas cookie platter, or just because. Go to recipe.

Guava Cream Cheese Cookies

The fluffiest, softest Guava Cream Cheese Cookies made in a thumbprint style! These cuties aren’t overly sweet and melt in your mouth. The base is a soft, fluffy cream cheese cookie and it’s topped with a sweet fruity guava paste. Go to recipe.

French Butter Cookies (Palets Bretons)

This easy recipe for French salted butter cookies is made with 2 egg yolks and has the quick tips how to make them just like in Brittany. Go to recipe.

Clementine Cookies

These fresh and vibrant Clementine Cookies look AND taste just like real clementines! You’ll love the tender orange-scented cookies sandwiched with sweet orange marmalade. Go to recipe.

Nutella Chocolate Stuffed Cookies

These Nutella Chocolate Stuffed Cookies are the epitome of lusciousness! They are incredibly soft and chewy and filled with oozing chocolate. The best part is that they are exceptionally easy to make. Serve as a treat or snack. Go to recipe.

Chewy Molasses Cookies

My Molasses Cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect balance of spice! They are a classic favorite and the molasses adds that distinct flavor that reminds you of the holidays. Go to recipe.

Thumbprint Twix Cookies Recipe

Thumbprint Twix Cookies … an easy buttery shortbread with gooey caramel and drizzled chocolate. Combining the classic shortbread cookie with gooey caramel and rich chocolate, these cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the sweet and salty flavors of Twix candy bars. Go to recipe.

Halloween Candy Cookies

If you’re wondering what to do with your leftover Halloween candy, try making them into Halloween Candy Cookies! Mix and match your favorite candy with vanilla or chocolate dough for a delicious Halloween treat. Go to recipe.

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Delicious hot chocolate cookies loaded with all the right flavors! Soft and fudgy cookies loaded with marshmallows and chocolate chunks. Go to recipe.

Easy Chocolate Black Sesame Cookies (No Mixer)

Stir and dump- These Chocolate Black Sesame Cookies are delicious but super simple to make in UNDER 30 MINUTES. no mixer needed. Go to recipe.

Mexican Chocolate Cookies Recipe for Hot Chocolate Lovers

These cookies are loaded with deep, indulgent cocoa and dark chocolate chunks, giving every bite a chocolatey punch that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With warm cinnamon and hint of spice, these festive cookies will bring variety and cozy holiday vibes to any cookie platter. Go to recipe.

Buckeye Cookies

My Buckeye cookies have a chewy fudge brownie base and are topped with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. These decadent cookies are perfect for any time you’re craving a chocolate treat. Go to recipe.

Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies

These rich and chewy cookies are packed with three types of chocolate: chunks of chopped bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate and a generous amount of cocoa powder. Plump dried cherries add welcome bits of tartness, which balance out the sweetness of the chocolate. Go to recipe.

German Chocolate Cookies

Rich German chocolate cookies are soft and chewy chocolate cookies that are packed with sweet coconut, melty chocolate pieces, and pecans. Go to recipe.

Coconut Pecan Cookies

Coconut pecan cookies are such a delicious flavor combination! They come together so easily, with sweet coconut and toasty pecans adding so much deliciousness! Go to recipe.

Shortcut Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

Shortcut Texas sheet cake cookies bring all the rich, fudgy flavor of classic Texas sheet cake into soft, chocolatey cookies topped with a sweet glaze- easy to make with simple shortcuts! Go to recipe.

Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Chocolate brownie cookies are rich, fudgy treats with the crackly tops of a brownie and the chewy bite of a cookie. Perfectly indulgent, they’re a chocolate lover’s dream in every bite. Go to recipe.

This brownie cookie recipe is all of the good parts of a brownie- crackly crust, fudgy middles, chewy edges, & intense chocolate flavor -in one easy, homemade cookie recipe. Go to recipe.

Flourless Chocolate Cookies

These glossy, rich Flourless Chocolate Cookies are packed full of chocolate chips and are a dreamy alternative to an ordinary meringue or chocolate chip cookie.

As a bonus, these cookies are made with whipped egg whites, which technically make them Chocolate Meringues! As a bonus, they are naturally gluten-free and are no ordinary treat! Go to recipe.

Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies (Vegan)

If shortbread cookies and snickerdoodles had a baby, it would be this cookie. Cinnamon shortbread cookies are a delicious mix of rich, buttery shortbread and cinnamon-sugar sweetness. Plus, this version is vegan, dairy free, and low waste for an even tastier treat! Go to recipe.

Chocolate Viennese Whirls

These chocolate Viennese whirls are a must-try for any chocolate lover. Each one is made with two swirls of chocolate shortbread and silky smooth chocolate ganache, making a tasty twist on the British classic. Go to recipe.

Almond Cookies

These chewy almond cookies are the ultimate fall cookie. Made with a spiced cookie dough and a soft, sweet almond filling, they’ll make your whole house smell like autumn. Perfect for family weekends, holiday baking, or sharing with someone special. Go to recipe.

No-Bake Holiday Rum Balls

This no-bake Rum Ball cookie recipe is such a lovely little recipe. Easy to make and tastes great. Go to recipe.

Pistachio Snowball Cookies

Made with only 7 ingredients, these Pistachio Snowball Cookies are bursting with natural, nutty flavor and a bit of crunch. With a buttery indulgence to them, these cookies are prepped in just 15 minutes and pair well with any season, but always a hit on any Christmas cookie tray. Go to recipe.

These strawberry scone cookies are unique and delicious! It’s a great way to use up some extra strawberries! These can be a snack, dessert, even a breakfast! Go to recipe.

Classic Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

These classic vegan peanut butter cookies require a single bowl, seven basic ingredients, and a mixer. What’s more, there’s no need to wait for chilling time – you can have these scrumptious treats baked and ready in just 30 minutes. Go to recipe.

A Soft Ginger Cookie that comes straight from ginger root! This from-scratch recipe is really something special and a great cookie that the ginger lovers in your life will thank you for. Go to recipe.

German Christmas Cookies: Lebkuchen

German Christmas Cookies, also called Lebkuchen or German gingerbread cookies, are an authentic German cookie that is spicy, soft and incredibly flavorful. You can give them as gifts to your family and friends! Easy to make with aromatic lebkuchen spice mix. Go to recipe.

Ginger snaps are a festive, easy drop Cookie for the holidays. This recipe produces a chewy soft cookie. Go to recipe.

Sesame Pekmez Cookies (Easy 3-Ingredient Dessert)

These 1-bowl cookies look gorgeous and taste decadent, but they’re unbelievably easy. Naturally sweetened and no equipment needed, just a fork! Go to recipe.

Chewy Apple Cider Cookies

Get yourself in an autumnal state of mind by baking a batch of my delectably chewy Apple Cider Cookies. These yummy soft cookies are made with fewer than 10 ingredients, including whole wheat pastry flour for a sneaky boost of fiber—perfect for back to school lunches. Go to recipe.

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🍪 A Treat for Every Occasion

Cookies have a way of turning everyday moments into something special. From lunchbox favorites to holiday trays, they’re a dessert that never goes out of style. With this collection of the best cookie recipes, you’ll always have a reason to preheat the oven and bake up something delicious.

Please share your favorites in the comments and don’t forget to save this roundup—you’ll want these recipes close at hand for holidays, parties, and cozy weekends alike.

Here’s to warm ovens, sweet aromas, and cookies that make every bite a little happier.