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24 Classic Cookie Recipes
Updated on Feb. 15, 2024
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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 136 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
No matter your baking level, our ultimate cookie baking guide is full of helpful info! Also check out these different types of chocolate chip cookies you’re not baking (yet!)
2/24
Sugar Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by feel and taste. These are my favorite cookies because I can bake a ton in just a few minutes. —Helen Wallis, Vancouver, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
These cookie tips from professional bakers will make your cookies turn out perfectly every time.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It is amazing how much flavor these simple peanut butter cookies without brown sugar have. I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand. —Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 99 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Troubleshoot your cookie problems with these cookie baking tips.
4/24
Oatmeal Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I packed chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and cinnamon into my oatmeal cookie recipe. These classic cookies are easy to make. Best of all, our kids love them! —Janis Plageman, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 103 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Here’s how to get chewy cookies every single time.
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Butter Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. I love them because they can be mixed and baked in a snap! —Ruth Griggs, South Hill, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
These are our tips for the best cutout cookies.
6/24
Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
With only a few ingredients, these classic cookies are so simple to prepare. —Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 183 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
Check out how to store cookies the right way.
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Molasses Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family always requests these soft molasses cookies. These classic cookies are also great for shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 310 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
8/24
Snickerdoodles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The history of this whimsically named treat is widely disputed, but the popularity of this classic cookie is undeniable! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 82 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Ginger Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don’t care for crunchy gingersnaps. Plus, they only take about 40 minutes to make 2 dozen cookies! —Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 111 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
10/24
Coconut Macaroons
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These coconut macaroons are my husband’s favorite and earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on without lots left over. —Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 54 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
11/24
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's proof that peanut butter and chocolate just belong together. These peanut butter blossom cookies are an easy family favorite and never fails to make my children smile. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 106 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
12/24
Gingersnaps
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these classic cookies. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. —Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 105 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Cowboy Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These classic cookies are very popular here in Wyoming. Mix up a batch for your crew and see why. —Patsy Steenbock, Shoshoni, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 105 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
On a similar note, here’s how to make ranger cookies.
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Spritz Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 7-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender spritz cookie recipe is very eye-catching on my cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it’s fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of shapes. This is hands down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. —Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
15/24
Sprinkle Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Of all the classic cookie recipes I make, this is my favorite. These sprinkle cookies take some time, but, believe me, they are well worth it! My husband and I used to operate an Italian American restaurant, and this recipe goes back generations. —Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 87 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Meringue Cookies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Want to learn how to make meringues? These meringue cookies are super light and airy. They’re the perfect fat-free treat. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 10 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food.
17/24
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife. I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake sale without these tempting peanut butter treats. They’re quick, easy to make and always a hit. —Kristi Tackett, Banner, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie cup: 119 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
18/24
Macadamia Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
White baking chips and macadamia nuts are a fantastic duo in these classic cookies. They are a nice change from the usual chocolate chip ones. —Cathy Lennon, Newport, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 127 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Brownie Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These deeply fudgy cookies are a clever way to make a friend. A little espresso powder in the dough makes them even more delicious. —Rebecca Cababa, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 350 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
20/24
Whoopie Pies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for years. They’re a treat that never lasts very long with me and my two brothers around. —Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 whoopie pie: 244 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Kolachkes
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These classic cookies have Polish and Czech roots and can also be spelled “kolaches.” They are usually filled with poppy seeds, nuts, jam or a mashed fruit mixture. The ice cream is a unique twist on traditional kolachkes, and it’s simplest to use a square cookie cutter to cut the dough. —Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 kolachke: 60 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Biscotti
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My neighbors look forward to getting my gifts of these classic cookies. I love that this chocolate biscotti recipe is such a cinch to make. —Ginger Chatfield, Muscatine, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 126 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Crinkle Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I baked this moist, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they’re lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 85 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Basic Cookie Dough
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 cups dough
From the Recipe Creator:
Skip the store-bought cookie dough and learn how to make cookies from scratch—it’s easy! Thanks to this basic cookie dough recipe, you can turn everyday ingredients into five sensational sweets. Bake some right away, then pop the extra dough in the freezer for later. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
4 teaspoons dough: 98 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
