It was easy coming up with this list of favorite cookies. The only problem we had was ranking them. From year to year, favorites change. This last Christmas, we just loved making and eating the Thumbprint cookies. Oatmeal Cookies were our biggest favorite during the summer as they are great when going on a lot of road trips. Oatmeal Cookies make a great snack and small meal substitute as well. Sugar Cookies are always good, and a necessity when you have a school-aged child.
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Just mention chocolate chip cookies and the mouth starts watering. Everyone seems to love these cookies. This recipe uses semi-sweet chocolate chips and more brown sugar than the typical recipe.
More Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Sugar-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
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02 of 10
Snickerdoodles have become very popular again. I was shocked to see that you could buy them in the slice-and-bake rolls. This recipe has everything you want from a classic cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodle.
More Snickerdoodle Recipes
Big Skillet Snickerdoodle Cookie
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03 of 10
Peanut Butter Cookies are some of the first cookies novice bakers tackle. This recipe calls for chunky peanut butter, and yields a chewy, irresistible cookie.
More Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
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04 of 10
I absolutely love the toasted oatmeal and nut flavors in these cookies. I knew it was a special day when Mother made these for me.
More Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
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05 of 10
Who would have thought that combining just flour, butter, and sugar would taste so good? This recipe is super simple, and surprisingly tasty.
More Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Dairy-Free Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Cardamom Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies
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06 of 10
Here's another simple, yet much-loved, cookie recipe. Coconut is the basic ingredient in this recipe.
More Macaroon Cookie Recipes
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07 of 10
I get requests for these recipes all of the time. The request always includes a note with memories of their mother making them.
More No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
No-Bake Coconut Haystacks Recipe
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08 of 10
I also get a lot of emails about this recipe for Sugar Cookies. Everyone gets perfect results. I know you will, too.
More Sugar Cookie Recipes
Soft Sugar Cookies With Sour Cream
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09 of 10
You can't beat these light butter-flavored cookies. They used to be a pain to make when I had to use my old metal cookie press. My electric cookie press makes making Spritz Cookies so much easier.
More Butter Cookie Recipes
Cream Cheese Cookie Press Recipe
German Jam-Filled Chocolate Spritz Cookies
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10 of 10
Kids of all ages love these cookies. I love their versatility. You can fill them with your favorite jams or chocolate.
More Thumbprint Cookie Recipes
Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies With Chopped Nuts
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