Life's Short, So I'm Baking As Many Of These 130 Best Cookie Recipes As I Can

It’s really hard to beat the combo of chocolate and caramel in a chocolate turtle, but these cookies might just take the crown. The crunchy pecans add such a nice texture to the soft cookies and chewy caramel, you may never want to return to a basic chocolate cookie again.

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If you ran out of time to make your pecan pie this year, then these thumbprint cookies look and taste just like mini pecan pies, and take far less time. The shortbread cookie is crispy and buttery to mimic the crust and the filling is essentially the same as what you would find in a pecan pie—this is just the no-bake version. They’re a perfect little sweet treat to end a big heavy Thanksgiving meal on and a fun fall alternative to the classic jam thumbprint cookie.

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Though we’re all for pulling out all the stops for holiday baking masterpieces, sometimes you just really want or need some festive cookies, like right now. That’s where these cake mix cookies come in. Best part? How versatile these are—you can use any mix-ins you like.

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Nothing signals Christmas quite like a snowball cookie. Whether you call them Russian tea cakes, Mexican wedding cookies, polvorones, or something else entirely, they’re an essential part of holiday baking. The nutty, shortbread-style cookies can come in several iterations, typically with different types of nuts. You can usually find snowballs made with walnuts or pecans, but this version opts for hazelnuts as well as everybody’s favorite hazelnut-based spread: Nutella.

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We're making the executive decision that cookie cereal is the new breakfast standard. Bold, we know, but these bite-sized, crisp, chocolate chip-packed cookies are just too good not to. Perfect for weekends, birthdays, and every-other-Tuesday, this classic combo of milk-and-cookies is so delightful you can, and should, eat it with a spoon…literally.

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This isn’t just any cookie—it’s a decadent experience, capturing the essence of Crumbl’s famous chocolate crumb cake cookie.A smooth chocolate ganache is generously spread over the top after cooling for a bit, adding a silky layer of sweetness that melts into the cookie. To finish, a fudge streusel is scattered over the glaze, providing a satisfying crunch and an extra dose of chocolate goodness.

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Peanut butter cookies are salty, sweet, and more rich than a chocolate chip cookie ever could be. We're suckers for the classic fork crosshatch look, but you can totally skip it. (Ready for the next level? Make peanut butter STUFFED cookies.)

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Cookie brittle is a particularly great hack for the holidays or any time you’re entertaining when you don’t have time or the oven space to bake multiple trays of cookies. Think of it like a faster, easier way to make a big batch of chocolate chip cookies. 😍

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If you ever miss the nostalgia of a classic PB&J, try making one in cookie form. A simple peanut butter cookie filled with jam creates a chewy, sweet cookie that will take you back to your playground days.

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If you love the richness and the comfort of homemade French silk pie, then these chocolate pie cookies are just what you need. Inspired by the classic, but with the ease and convenience of a cookie, this recipe offers a unique twist on beloved flavors.

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This genius hack is similar to the one we use in our peanut butter stuffed cookies—freezing the balls of Nutella before rolling cookie dough around them helps prevent an explosion while baking.

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Apple cider donuts are one of our absolute favorite things about fall. While making donuts is quite fun, they’re time consuming, and not to mention the mess of frying with oil or needing a donut pan to bake them. These cookies are the perfect substitution.

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Thanks to Pillsbury’s adorable holiday-shaped sugar cookie doughs, all you need to bring out the festive vibes is two packs of dough (one with shapes, and one without) and some colorful sprinkles. Pull out your ugly Christmas sweater, put on your favorite holiday movie, and get ready to create the ultimate (and easiest!) cookie plate for Santa.

Get the Pillsbury Stacked Sugar Cookies recipe.

We love a chocolate and peppermint moment, particularly during the Christmas season. Next up? These fudgy candy cane whoopie pies. These sweet treats have it all: rich chocolate cookies, creamy pink peppermint- and vanilla-flavored frosting, and finely crushed candy canes.

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Those who say that butter makes everything better are, well, not wrong, but we’re willing to bet they haven’t been brave enough to sub in olive oil instead. Enter: these secretly healthy, but no less delicious olive oil chocolate chip cookies.

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If you’re looking for a last-minute homemade dessert, this recipe will give you festive cookies with just a few ingredients. All you need is a box of cake mix and sprinkles!

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We've made our fair share of variations on the chocolate chip cookie over the years, from chewy to brown butter, but this recipe takes the cake: They’re the most classic, least-fussy version—exactly what you want when you’re looking for a no-frills, soft, and fudgy cookie.

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With 950 locations in the United States and a menu of rotating cookie flavors, Crumbl and their thick, chewy cookies are here, there, and nearly everywhere. Which is a good thing, because we especially love their cookies & cream cookies. If you love these, try Delish’s copycat version of Crumbl’s chilled sugar cookie next.

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Bigger is better, especially when we're talking cookies. If you’re not a huge fan of a typical layer cake for your birthday but love a pile of warm gooey chocolate chip cookies, this is the compromise everyone can get behind. No matter what you call it, it's the perfect celebration dessert.

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Whether you’re looking for the cutest birthday party treat or are simply looking for an adorable activity that the kids can get involved in, these sugar cookie fries are the answer. Serve with buttercream dyed red (ketchup alert!), Funfetti dip, Nutella, and strawberry jam... whatever you like!

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