20 Delicious Classic Cookie Recipes
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20 Delicious Classic Cookie Recipes

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1 of 21 David Prince

Jam Thumbprints

Fill sugar cookies with apricot or raspberry jam for a burst of sweet fruit in every bite.

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2 of 21 Victor Schrager

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Chewy and crumbly, this favorite has an added bonus—the recipe is flourless, making it a great gluten-free sweet treat.

Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

3 of 21 Greg DuPree

Snickerdoodles

One bite of these chewy cinnamon cookies will take you right back to childhood.

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4 of 21 Greg DuPree

Pecan Sandies

Chopped pecans add an irresistible nutty crunch.

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5 of 21 Victor Schrager

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

This timeless recipe for everyone’s favorite cookie is loaded with chocolate chips; add chopped nuts for extra variety.

Get the recipe: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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6 of 21 Victor Schrager

Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Use old-fashioned rolled oats to lend robust flavor and texture to these hearty cookies.

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7 of 21 Victor Schrager

Raspberry-Almond Linzer Cookies

Add ground toasted almonds to the batter to give these beautiful sandwich cookies a fragrant nuttiness.

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8 of 21 Victor Schrager

Chewy Sugar Cookies

These easy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies don’t require any rolling or cutting out.

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9 of 21 Victor Schrager

Almond Biscotti

Biscotti are baked twice to make them extra crisp and dry—perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee.

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10 of 21 Kana Okada

Glazed Lemon Cookies

A sweet lemon topping adorns these delightful citrus treats.

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11 of 21 Victor Schrager

Chewy Spice Cookies

Molasses helps keep these cookies—spiced with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—moist and chewy.

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12 of 21 David Prince

Shortbread Wedges

Buttery, crumbly shortbread is an ideal afternoon treat with a cup of tea.

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13 of 21 Lucas Allen

Gingerbread Cookies

Who says gingerbread is just for the holidays? Bake these cookies year-round and decorate with a simple icing.

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14 of 21 Greg DuPree

Chocolate Crinkles

Roll the dough in a generous dose of confectioners’ sugar before baking to achieve this pretty snowy effect.

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15 of 21 Laurie Frankel

Pine Nut Drops

Crunchy pine nuts provide a satisfying contrast in these chewy cookies.

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16 of 21 Victor Schrager

Florentines

Delicate, lacy cookies boast a layer of chocolate on one side for an extra-decadent treat.

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17 of 21 Victor Schrager

Angeletti

Decorate these crumbly little bites with a light vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles.

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18 of 21 Victor Schrager

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons

To make chewy macaroons even more delicious, dip them in melted chocolate and let set before serving.

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19 of 21 Greg DuPree

Spritz Cookies

Use a cookie press to form pretty shapes; sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking to add extra shine.

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20 of 21 David Prince

Chocolate Chip Meringue Kisses

Light and airy meringues have a hidden nugget of chocolate in each bite.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Meringue Kisses

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Related: A Simple Trick for Cooling Baking Sheets

When making multiple batches of treats, it's tempting to re-use the pans while they're still warm from the oven. But placing raw cookie dough on warm pans can cause the cookies to bake unevenly. Instead, use this simple trick on high-quality baking sheets, which will ensure a perfect batch of cookies every single time.

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