21 Classic, Delicious Cookie Recipes

Buttery puff pastry forms the base of these simple cookies, which feature a cinnamon-sugar and pecan swirl throughout each bite. And don't be intimidated by that picture-perfect spiral—all you need is a well-rolled dough and a quick trip to the freezer.

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

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

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

There's melted chocolate in the batter along with chocolate chunks in the final product—a chocoholic's delight.

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

Chopped pecans add an irresistible nutty crunch.

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

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Sandwich any store-bought or homemade jam of your choice between two sugar cookies to make these sweet treats. Dust each cookie with powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.

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

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

It doesn't get much more classic than this easy sugar cookie recipe. Use this easy-to-make dough to whip up Pecan Logs or Chocolate-Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies, or simply grab some colorful icing and decorate your own treats.

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

A sweet lemon topping adorns these delightful citrus treats.

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

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

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

These chewy cookies are loaded with mix-ins such as white chocolate chips, pretzels, oats, and mini marshmallows.

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

This spin on a classic Linzer cookie adds cocoa powder to the dough, which chocolate fans will love. Fill each cookie with vibrantly colored jam to create an Instagram-worthy dessert platter. 

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