35 Easy Cookie Recipes You Can't Mess Up (We Promise!)

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

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If you're a chocolate dessert fanatic—this is the cookie for you. We combined two of our favorite classic desserts—cookies and brownies—to create this easy dessert dream.

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We love chocolate chip cookies, and we’re pretty smitten with s’mores too. This begs the question: Are two great things even better when they are together? The answer, we are delighted to report, is a very enthusiastic yes!

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These gingersnaps are big, gingery, and extra extra chewy. The warmth of the molasses, cinnamon, and brown sugar, and bite of the ginger make for a perfect cookie.

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These espresso kind of like a mocha, in cookie form—what could be better than that for an afternoon or after dinner pick-me-up? They’re soft and fudgy, and might even be better the day after they’re baked

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Reese's fans, we're about to introduce you to your new favorite cookie: The soft texture of a peanut butter cookie meets the rich bite of a chocolate chip here, making it the perfect balanced cookie to enjoy the classic combo.

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Packed with oats, M&M's, peanuts, and pretzels these monster cookies are the perfect cookie for the occasion. These cookies are all about adaptability, so throw in whatever goodies you prefer.

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We skipped the flour and butter but still created the fudgiest cookie with the crispiest edges. These are beyond delicious, so it's a really good thing they come with less guilt than a regular cookie.

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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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Looking for the easiest-ever cookie? Enter: Cool whip cookies. This genius boxed-cake-mix hack makes super-fudgy crinkle cookies—with a third of the typical ingredients.

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Soft, chewy, and somehow impossibly light, snickerdoodles are born from a sugar cookie coated in cinnamon sugar and baked into a puffy, crackly cookie with a signature tang that just can’t be replicated.

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Crumbl’s famous sugar cookie may no longer be on their permanent menu, but now you can make it at home to have any time you want. Unlike a classic sugar cookie you can decorate, these are soft and chewy in the center.

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Pistachios add a slightly sweet, almost buttery nutty flavor that will make your cookies feel a little bit elevated, but still just as classic and comforting. These cookies are chewy in the center with just crisp enough edges and get a beautiful crinkled top.

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Chocolate chip cookies get all the hype, but when I’m looking for comfort, nothing beats out oatmeal. These oatmeal raisin cookies are soft and chewy, full of tart fruit, and have just a touch of spice that’ll keep you coming back for more.

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This recipe will give you delicious cookies with just a few ingredients. All you need is a box of cake mix and sprinkles. We’re using classic yellow cake mix for this cookie recipe for a lightly flavored vanilla cookie.

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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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Cookie lovers usually fall into one of two camps: soft and chewy, or thin and crispy. If you're a thin and crispy fan, then these oatmeal cookies will be your new go-to recipe.

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These cookies have a light yet chewy almond-flavored base and are stuffed with tart cherry jam to mimic the flavor combination in a Bakewell tart. Decorated with sliced almonds and icing, these are the epitome of style AND substance.

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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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Lemon sugar cookies are our favorite summer treat. The taste of lemon is so bright and refreshing that it makes us forget all about those chocolate chip cookies. Plus, we love a cookie rolled in sugar for that sparkly crust it gives.

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