If you want go-to cookie recipes you can bake any time of year, this collection is a great place to start. These tried-and-true cookies are familiar, dependable, and easy to make again and again.
Find classic chocolate chip cookies, soft-and-chewy favorites, rich mix-in cookies, and simple recipes that work year-round.
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 beloved because they’re familiar and consistently satisfying. Below are classic versions plus a few with extra mix-ins to keep things interesting.
Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
A copycat of Mrs. Field’s signature cookie: large, crisp at the edges and chewy in the center. Easy to make and perfect when you want a bakery-style treat at home.
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Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies
Loaded with chocolate chips, these thick cookies are soft, chewy, and simple to prepare—an excellent choice when you want indulgence with minimal fuss.
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Chunk Cookies
These cookies feature large chocolate chunks and a satisfyingly chewy texture—every bite is full of chocolate and soft center goodness.
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Brown Butter Toffee Cookies
Browned butter and toffee create deep, rich flavor in these cookies. They bake up soft and gooey with crisp edges; a sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes them beautifully.
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Soft and Chewy Cookie Favorites
Soft and chewy cookies are perfect when you want bakery-style texture at home. These reader favorites stay tender and satisfying.
Thin and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies
Baked with brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla, these cookies have crisp edges and tender, chewy centers—a simple, comforting sugar cookie with deep caramel notes.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Thick, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with a soft center and crisp edges. A comforting classic that’s easy to make and reliably delicious.
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies with a soft, chewy center and a simple three-ingredient icing that hardens to a delicate crunch—great for holiday trays or everyday snacking.
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Snickerdoodle Cookies
Classic cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles with soft centers and lightly crisp edges—simple, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies
Tender crinkle cookies flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. They bake up chewy in the center with crisp edges—perfect for holiday baking or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are rich, familiar, and easy to make from pantry staples. They offer a classic flavor that’s satisfying any time of year.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
A delightful combo of peanut butter, chocolate, and chewy oatmeal—these cookies are flavorful, hearty, and perfect for peanut butter lovers.
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Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate candy. Easy to make and customizable—swap in chocolate kisses or other candies to suit the occasion.
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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
Egg-free cookies made with creamy peanut butter and confectioner’s sugar, studded with M&M candies. No chilling required and quick to bake.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
A perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter—chewy, soft, and full of flavor. An instant favorite for those who love both flavors together.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Creamy peanut butter cookies packed with chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups—decadent and ideal for peanut butter enthusiasts.
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Mix-In Cookies
Mix-in cookies are all about add-ins like candy, nuts, marshmallows, and sandwich cookies. They’re playful, a little different, and still easy to bake year-round.
Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with chocolate chips—easy to prep, freeze, and bake for holiday trays or everyday indulgence.
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Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine Oreo crumbs and pieces with chocolate chips for an extra-cookie twist on a chocolate chip favorite.
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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
A sweet and nutty pairing of dark chocolate chips and crunchy pistachios for a unique, flavorful cookie experience.
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Chocolate Chunk Marshmallow Cookies
Ooey and gooey cookies loaded with chocolate chunks and marshmallows for extra texture and melty goodness.
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M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Thick, chewy cookies packed with M&M candies and chocolate chips—bright, colorful, and perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.
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Classic Flavor Cookies
These cookies focus on simple, familiar flavors without heavy mix-ins or decoration. They’re dependable, easy to bake, and perfect for everyday treats.
Lemon Macadamia Nut Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies with bright lemon flavor, white chocolate chips, and crunchy macadamia nuts—chewy centers and crisp edges make them delightful.
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Coconut Cookies
White chocolate chip coconut cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of sweet coconut flavor.
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Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Rich, warmly spiced molasses cookies with a chewy texture—nostalgic and perfect for cool weather or holiday baking.
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Bar Cookies and Sliceable Cookies
Bar and sliceable cookies are ideal when you want something easy to portion and share. They’re great for gatherings and casual baking.
Monster Cookie Bars
Chewy bars made with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M’s—a holiday favorite that’s easy to slice and share.
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Snickerdoodle Blondies
A blondie-style take on snickerdoodles: dense, chewy bars with cinnamon-sugar flavor—great for slicing and gifting.
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Sugar Cookie Bars with Vanilla Buttercream
Soft sugar cookie bars topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles—easy to bake and great for parties.
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Jam Ribbon Cookies
Also called split-second or Scandinavian raspberry ribbons, these buttery sliceable cookies are filled with fruity jam and ideal for cookie trays.
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Seasonal Cookie Favorites (Keep This Small)
Some cookies shine during the holidays, but they’re also fun to bake anytime you want something festive. This short seasonal selection keeps the page evergreen overall.
Christmas Cookie Butter Cookies
Made with cookie butter, chocolate and white chips, and holiday M&M’s, these cookies are festive and fun for Christmas cookie trays and parties.
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Sugared Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Bakery-style stamped shortbread decorated with festive sugar—ideal for cookie exchanges, trays, or holiday gifting.
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Iced Gingerbread Cookies
Soft, chewy gingerbread cookies flavored with warm spices and finished with sweet icing. Stamped designs make them especially pretty on holiday cookie trays.
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If you’re in the mood for more sweets, explore our Favorite Desserts and Sweet Treats guide.
Start Here If You’re New
If you’re new to this site, this page highlights cookie recipes readers return 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 features 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 recipes use familiar ingredients and straightforward steps, making them suitable for baking any time of year.
Do these cookie recipes work for holidays too?
Many are popular year-round, while the seasonal section highlights cookies especially suited to holiday baking.
How do I find more cookie recipes on the site?
Browse the full recipe index to explore all cookie recipes and other desserts by category.
