I bake a lot of cookies, but these 20 recipes are the keepers
When you bake as many cookies as I do, you start to realize some recipes stand out above the rest. These are the ones that consistently turn out perfectly and never fail to impress family and friends.
From chocolatey favorites to fruity and spiced classics, each one earns its spot on the list. If you’re looking for cookie recipes that are truly worth keeping, these are it.
1. Brookies Cookies
If you can’t decide between brownies and chocolate chip cookies, make my amazing brookie cookies recipe to get two desserts in one. They stay soft even the next day, making them great for gift boxes or bake sales.
Get the Recipe: Brookies Cookies
2. Monster Cookies
Whenever I bring these thick cookies loaded with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&Ms to a gathering, they get rave reviews. Add some crushed pretzels for a sweet and salty twist.
Get the Recipe: Monster Cookies
3. Snickers Cookies
Chopped Snickers bars, roasted peanuts, and chocolate chips go into these cookies that’ll win over everyone at any potluck or party. The warm Nutella drizzle at the end makes them look bakery-fancy without much effort.
Get the Recipe: Snickers Cookies
4. Lemon Crinkle Cookies
A refreshing change from chocolate, these bring a bright citrus flavor. It’s my go-to cookie to make during summer and spring, but I also make it anytime I’m craving a lemon treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Crinkle Cookies
5. Salted Caramel Heart Center Snickerdoodles
The heart shape is such a cute touch, and everyone loves the salty-sweet flavor combination whenever I bake these.
They do take a bit of extra prep since the caramel is homemade and shaping the hearts is hands-on, but that just makes it a fun baking project. The end result is absolutely worth it!
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Heart Center Snickerdoodles
6. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Sometimes you just want a classic done right, and this recipe delivers exactly that. The touch of honey adds a subtle sweetness that makes them taste a little more special than your standard oatmeal cookie.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
7. Biscoff Cookies
Cookie butter fans will be all over these soft brown sugar cookies topped with creamy frosting and crushed Biscoff cookies. The quick chill time means you won’t be waiting around forever.
Get the Recipe: Biscoff Cookies
8. Strawberry Cookies
Cake mix shortcuts don’t always work well, but this one really does. The strawberry glaze soaks into the cookies just enough without making them soggy, and they’re naturally pretty with that pink color.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cookies
9. S’mores Cookies
Graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips bring all those campfire flavors without leaving your kitchen. These are perfect for when you need something sweet on a weeknight but don’t want a complicated recipe.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Cookies
10. Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown butter adds a nutty depth to these soft cookies. Finish with flaky sea salt for a treat that uses up that ripe banana sitting on your counter.
Get the Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
11. French Silk Pie Cookies
These copycat cookies use crushed Oreos and black cocoa for a dark chocolate base, then get filled with chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream. They’re a single-serve version of French silk pie, and save you a trip to Crumbl.
Get the Recipe: Crumbl French Silk Pie Cookies
12. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Canned pumpkin and vanilla pudding mix keep these cookies soft for days without turning cakey. The pumpkin spice and chocolate chips make them taste like fall, and the recipe yields enough to share or stash some away.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
13. Churro Cookies
The molten chocolate center is what sets these apart from regular cinnamon sugar cookies. They look impressive and taste even better, with that perfect balance of sweet spice and rich chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Churro Cookies
14. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe makes a big batch, which is perfect for stocking the freezer with dough. You get chewy centers with crisp edges that hit that sweet spot everyone loves.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
15. Mexican Wedding Cookies
Toasted pecans are mixed into tender butter cookies, then the whole thing gets rolled in powdered sugar. They’re so delicious and melt in your mouth.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Wedding Cookies
16. Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies
Made with Andes mints, this is a no-fail cookie recipe. These are a hit with anyone who loves that classic mint-chocolate combo.
Get the Recipe: Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies
17. Thumbprint Pudding Cookies
Vanilla pudding mix goes right into the cookie dough for extra soft cookies that you fill with jam before baking. Use whatever jam you have on hand, or mix it up with two or three different flavors for a colorful cookie tray.
Get the Recipe: Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
18. Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter cookies are rolled in sugar before baking, then topped with a chocolate kiss while still warm, so it melts slightly into the cookie. The brown sugar keeps them soft and chewy, and the chocolate stays gooey even after the cookies cool down.
Get the Recipe: Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms
19. German Chocolate Cookies
The coconut pecan frosting is the whole reason these cookies taste so good. It’s worth the little bit of stovetop work, and stirring constantly while it simmers is easier than it sounds.
Get the Recipe: German Chocolate Cookies
20. Nancy B’s Bakery Cookies
These copycat cookies use a mix of chocolate chunks and chips for the perfect texture and flavor in every bite. They’re meant to bake straight from the freezer, so you can keep a batch on hand whenever a cookie craving strikes.
Get the Recipe: Nancy B’s Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
