Hey cookie lover! If you’re anything like me, you get that unstoppable craving for cookies every once in a while. Cookies are like those friends who are always there to cheer you up—warm, sweet, and maybe a little bit addictive. Whether you’re a beginner baker or a cookie pro, this list of the 25 best cookie recipes will blow your oven mitts off. Plus, I’ll give you some helpful tips and ingredient lists so you can bake like a champ. Ready to dig in?

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

You can’t talk about cookies without starting with the holy grail: the classic chocolate chip cookie. Soft, chewy, with melty chocolate pockets—what’s not to love?

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
7. Bake 9-11 minutes until golden.

Pro tip? Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips. Trust me, the combo hits different 🙂

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

For the peanut butter lovers out there, chewy is the name of the game. These cookies are soft, rich, and totally irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky, your call)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
4. Use a fork to make crisscross patterns on the cookies.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.

Feeling lazy? This recipe is basically a four-ingredient miracle.

Lemon Puff Cookies

Ever had a cookie that feels like a hug from the sun? These light, airy lemon puff cookies pack a zingy citrus punch that brightens any day.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar till fluffy.
3. Add lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
4. Mix in flour until dough forms.
5. Scoop onto baking sheet.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes till just golden.

These cookies are stunned with a dusting of powdered sugar for that classy touch.

Rocky Road Cookies

Chocolate, marshmallows, nuts—what’s not to love? If you want to make your taste buds do a happy dance, these Rocky Road Cookies have your name written all over them.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in flour and cocoa.
5. Stir in marshmallows and walnuts.
6. Drop spoonfuls on a sheet and bake 12-15 min.

Snack alert: Make extra. They don’t last long at parties!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Because fall deserves more than just pumpkin spice lattes, right? These cookies are soft and bursting with pumpkin flavor and cozy spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add pumpkin puree.
4. Mix in dry ingredients.
5. Scoop and bake for 12 minutes.

If you want a fall cookie that screams comfort, this is it.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

If anyone tells you oatmeal cookies are boring, ignore them. These babies are chewy, lightly spiced, with sweet raisins that make every bite interesting.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs.
4. Stir in oats, flour, cinnamon, and raisins.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes till golden brown.

Warning: These cookies disappear faster than you can say “pass me one!”

Snickerdoodles

Tangy, cinnamon-coated, and pillowy—snickerdoodles have that perfect balance of sweet and spice. Plus, they’re super easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar mix (for rolling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Beat in eggs.
4. Mix in dry ingredients.
5. Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake 8-10 minutes.

They puff up then flatten, creating that signature chewy texture.

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

If you haven’t tried these, you’re missing out on a cookie love story. Sweet, buttery white chocolate chips meet crunchy macadamia nuts for cookie perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup macadamia nuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugars.
3. Add eggs.
4. Mix dry ingredients.
5. Fold in chips and nuts.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes.

FYI: Toast the macadamia nuts for even more flavor.

Sugar Cut-Out Cookies

These are your go-to when you want beautiful, decorated cookies for any holiday or special occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add egg and vanilla.
4. Mix dry ingredients.
5. Roll dough, cut shapes.
6. Bake 8-10 minutes.
   Decorate away with your favorite icing!

More Cookie Goodness

Here are some quick hits of other must-bakes you should definitely add to your cookie rotation:

• Berlinerkranser: Norwegian buttery orange wreath cookies.
• Mashed Potato Cookies: Soft, chewy, and yes, made with… mashed potatoes!
• Lemon Blueberry Cookies: Fresh fruit in cookie form—need I say more?
• Chocolate Turtle Cookies: Chocolate, caramel, and pecans all in one bite.
• Coconut Lime Cookies: Tropical vibes for your taste buds.

FAQ

Q: Which cookie is easiest for beginners?
A: Peanut butter cookies. Only 4 ingredients, minimal fuss, and fail-proof taste.

Q: How do I keep cookies chewy?
A: Use more brown sugar than white sugar and don’t overbake them.

Q: Can I freeze cookie dough?
A: Absolutely, wrap it tight and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen adding a couple of minutes to baking time.

Q: What’s the secret to soft cookies?
A: Melted butter and an extra egg yolk usually do the trick.