The Best Grocery Store Cookie Brands, Ranked

Newtons soft-baked cookies made an appearance in many of our childhoods. Whether we loved them or craved something sweeter, these baked square, soft cookies are deliciously decadent with a chewy and ooey-gooey sweet fruit filling and a variety of options to choose from.

Nilla wafers are cookies that sound super simple, but their simplicity is what makes these basic treats a beloved classic. If you prefer the taste of vanilla over chocolate, then these cookies are for you. Crispy and crunchy, these bite-sized goodies leave you wanting more with every bite.

Okay, hear us out. These cookies may not be loved by everyone, but they definitely have quite the loyal following. These supersoft sugar cookies melt in your mouth, and the sweet buttercream frosting with sprinkles on top is pure magic. If a unicorn were a cookie, this would be it.

When you were growing up, making cookies with your grandma was a highlight for many, but if paying a visit to Nana's house is not possible these days, pick up a package of Grandma’s Cookies. Commonly found in vending machines, these giant cookies come two to a pack and are perfectly indulgent, making them the ideal way to take a stroll down memory lane.

Who doesn’t love opening up a package of these pink-and-white-frosted cookies with sprinkles? Sprinkles just make everything better. These animal-shaped shortbread cookies are dipped in a melt-in-your-mouth frosting, with a bit of a sweet crunch that makes children and adults alike fall in love.

Passionate about peanut butter? Then Nutter Butter cookies should be a pantry staple in your home. Two peanut butter cookies are sandwiched together with a deliciously addictive peanut butter filling, making this the ultimate nutty and sweet treat.

If a crunchy cookie is your jam, then Famous Amos cookies are for you. These biscuit-like cookies were inspired by a family recipe and perfected by the founder, Wally Amos, who used only the best ingredients to create this bite-sized cookie. “The perfect munchable cookie,” the package proudly proclaims, the Famous Amos cookie provides a subtle salty taste that complements its sweet chocolate chips.

Unlike the crunchy Famous Amos cookie, Entenmann’s bakes up a soft treat that closely resembles a freshly baked cookie straight out of the oven. As Entenmann says, it is “everyone’s favorite cookie.”

Perfectly baked, these crispy cookies melt in your mouth. The Thin & Crispy Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies use real ingredients like creamery butter, rich and silky chocolate, and vanilla extract. Just as their website says, it is goodness made simple. If you are looking for another Pepperidge Farm Cookie, try another cookie from one of their many lines including chunk cookies, Milano cookies, and so many more.

Now this cookie will take you back to the school lunchroom. Crunchy shortbread cookies are drizzled in real Keebler fudge stripes for an irresistible taste in every decadent and sweet bite. It’s a classic and delightful treat that is perfect for school lunches, the office or anytime you are craving something sweet. Enjoy with an ice-cold glass of milk and be whisked away to the days of yesteryear.

If you want a taste of nostalgia, then reach for a bag of Chips Ahoy! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies. Baked with the perfect amount of crunch, these snack cookies are loaded with real chocolate chips and are perfect to share with family and friends.

If you are craving more nostalgia, enjoy another classic: the Oreo cookie. Also known as “Milk’s Favorite Cookie,” two rich chocolate wafers are sandwiched together around a layer of sweet white frosting, creating the perfect cookie sandwich. Whether you dunk it, twist it, or enjoy it whole, Oreo cookies are another cookie classic loved by many.

Looking for an allergy-friendly cookie? Look no further than Enjoy Life cookies. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free, these cookies range from crunchy to soft baked. There are even mini versions of each! No matter what your dietary preference or taste, Enjoy Life cookies are carefully crafted gluten-free treats that could pass for homemade. As their website states, “Cookies for all!”

Tate’s Bake Shop's signature Chocolate Chip Cookies are the original cookies that started the enterprise's entire line. Buttery, crispy, and deeply delicious, these uniquely thin, one-of-a-kind cookie has a major fanbase. Apart from chocolate chip, enjoy other favorite flavors including butter crunch cookies, coconut crisp cookies, double chocolate chip cookies, lemon cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, walnut chocolate chip cookies, and white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.