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About thirty-six 2- to 3-inch cookies This is the ideal dough for decorated sugar cookies, but they also have a lovely flavor without any icing whatsoever.
About 40 cookies The dough for these rich chocolate cookies is rolled in powdered sugar, then baked, resulting in a crackle-patterned exterior. We think…
Double-chocolate cookies flavored with peppermint extract and studded with semisweet chocolate chips. They are portioned, flattened, optionally sugared…
About thirty 5-inch wafers To make these fabulously thin Scandinavian wafers, you will need a krumkake iron, which fits over a gas or electric burner…
About sixty 1 ½-inch cookies When Marion and John were traveling in Normandy, they sampled a famous local specialty, sablés (sablé is French for “sandy”)…
About four hundred ¾-inch wafers These little cakes will be the size of a quarter when baked. Our recipe tester told us she fantasized about piling them…
About twenty 3 ½-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (do not use silicone liners).
About 35 cookies Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About thirty 3-inch wafers Almost paper-thin, with a subtle almond flavor, tuiles are curled by being draped, while still warm and pliable, over a rolling…
About fifteen 3-inch cookies Marion considered these “the height of elegance.” We are especially fond of Florentines made with candied ginger, candied…
Delicate almond cookie hearts sandwiched with raspberry preserves and dusted with powdered sugar. A classic Linzer-style treat.
About 30 cookies Megan developed this recipe to re-create her favorite childhood cookie.
About thirty-six 1 ½-inch stars Deservedly one of the most popular German Christmas cookies. The dough is very fragile and sticky, but the results will…
About forty-two 3 × ½-inch biscotti If you gild the lily as a matter of course, add ½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts to the dough along with the chocolate…
About 30 macarons These delicate and beautiful cookies are notoriously difficult to get right. Our best advice is to take your time. Do not rush any stage…
About sixty 1 ½-inch cookies For those who dote on peanut butter cookies, try these rich and crumbly ones, first published in the 1936 edition. Peanut…
Chewy chocolate sugar cookies made with cocoa powder, offering a rich chocolate flavor with a soft, chewy texture.
About 24 cookies These cookies and Almond Krumkakes may be made into fortune cookies for a party. Print the fortunes on small strips of paper. Shaping the…
About sixty 2-inch cookies Some spritz cookies are soft and tender to the point of being cakelike, but these are crisp-tender. If desired, sprinkle with…
About seventy-five 2 ½-inch cookies If desired, use heaping tablespoons of batter to make slightly larger, chewier cookies. For very large cookies, use a…
About thirty 4-inch gingerbread men Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About forty 2 ½-inch cookies This dough also makes a good filled cookie, or rich drop cookie; see About Drop Cookies or About Filled Cookies.
About sixty 1-inch cookies As with Lebkuchen, these cookies will keep for a very long time in an airtight container. In fact, we think the flavor and…
About sixty 3-inch wafers Much of the appeal of these see-through wafers is in their brittle, caramelized texture, so be sure to make them on a dry day…
About 65 cookies This light, crunchy sugar cookie is from Megan’s great-grandmother Treva Martin. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets or…
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a hint of espresso to enhance the chocolate flavor. Soft and chewy, perfect for any occasion.
About thirty-six 2 ½-inch cookies Created in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, the original recipe calls for…
About sixty 2-inch cookies These are grown-up oatmeal cookies. Because they are so fragile, some will inevitably break, and when they do, crumble them…
About forty 2-inch cookies In addition to the fillings here, these cookies may be filled with Chopped Fruit Filling, Toasted Walnut or Pecan Filling, Nut…
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a soft center and golden edges. Easy to make with basic ingredients.
About forty-eight 2 ¼-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About sixty 2- to 2 ½-inch cookies These not-so-sweet cookies are a superb way to try out different whole-grain flours such as buckwheat, Kamut, spelt…
About 45 sandwich cookies These “ladies’ kisses” are perfect, tiny Italian treats that melt in your mouth. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2…
About forty-eight 3-inch cookies Store-bought puff pastry may also be used to make these shatteringly crisp cookies. Spices or flavorings, such as…
About sixty-five 2 ½-inch cookies These paper-thin cookies are traditional in American communities settled by Moravian immigrants from central Europe.
About fifteen 3-inch curls These first appeared in Joy in 1963. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment…
About 30 cookies Our friend Nora Mace developed this recipe as a thicker, chewier alternative to our classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. These cookies…
Cocoa cookies filled with rich chocolate ganache and topped with crushed candy canes for a chocolatey, minty bite-size treat.
About forty 2-inch cookies Many hermit recipes include molasses, but this recipe hews closer to the nineteenth-century New England originals. Irma was…
These are German almond pretzel cookies, buttery and crisp, with a sweet almond topping. They are shaped like pretzels and perfect for holiday baking.
These giant kitchen-sink cookies are customizable with your choice of chocolaty, nutty, salty, and chewy add-ins. Perfect for ice cream sandwiches or as…
About 24 cookies These lightly sweetened cookies are wholesome enough to tuck into your little one’s lunch box, and easy enough that a child could make…
About twenty-eight 2 × 4-inch cookies Spekulatius are rich cookies of German origin, with Christmas symbols pressed into them by special carved wooden…
About forty-eight 1 ½-inch cookies For tips on working with egg whites, see Beating Eggs. To make chocolate meringue kisses, whisk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa…
These fossil cookies are a fun, kid-friendly activity perfect for Earth Day, Halloween, or any day. Made with black cocoa and sugar cookie doughs, they…
About forty-eight 3-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About 30 assorted 2- to 4-inch cookies These famous German anise cookies are stamped with a wooden mold or roller into quaint designs and figures. If you…
About fifty 2 ½-inch wafers Benne seeds are an early heirloom variety of sesame seeds, brought by enslaved West Africans to South Carolina’s Lowcountry…
About forty-eight 3 × ½-inch rosettes Rosettes are shaped with a special long-handled mold. They are fried in deep fat to ensure that the mold doesn’t…
Rugelach are crescent-shaped pastries with a cream cheese dough, filled with jam, nuts, and chocolate. They are rolled and baked until golden.
About thirty-six 1 ½-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About sixty 1 ¼-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
About forty 2 ¼-inch cookies For crunchy cookies, overbake slightly; for more tender ones, underbake by a minute or two. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease…
About forty-eight 2-inch wafers These delicate, lemon-scented cookies are among our favorites in this chapter. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease or line 2…
About forty-two 1 ½-inch cookies You may call these thimble cookies, deep-well cookies, or thumbprint cookies, but a rose by any other name…
Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these simple cookies are made with confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
These chewy hermit bars combine dried cherries and candied ginger with warm spices, topped with an orange glaze. A classic New England treat perfect for…
These two-in-one cookies combine chocolate chip and double chocolate doughs, studded with chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Perfect for chocolate…
Delicate butter cookies infused with Earl Grey tea leaves and orange zest. Perfect for an afternoon tea.
These coffee-infused bars combine plump raisins and walnuts with a coffee glaze for a sweet treat that pairs perfectly with a cup of joe.
Mini chocolate chip cookies are sandwiched with a rich chocolate frosting, creating a decadent dessert that combines the best of cake and cookies.
These bite-sized cookies are bright and citrusy, topped with a sweet lime glaze and toasted coconut. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
A spiced cookie dough made with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, perfect for cut-out cookies. The dough is rolled thin and baked until edges are light golden…
Buttery spritz cookies made with a cookie press for intricate shapes. Decorate with royal icing and sprinkles for a festive touch.
Crumbly shortbread cookies fragrant with cardamom and vanilla, drizzled with dark chocolate. Perfect for chai-time or any occasion.
These nutty shortbread cookies are buttery and crumbly, made with almond flour and ground hazelnuts instead of wheat flour. They are simple to prepare and…
These chocolate-citrus wheels are a cookie adaptation of chocolate-dipped fruit slices. They feature a cranberry-orange cookie base dipped in melted…
These pumpkin-cherry breakfast cookies are made with whole-wheat flour, oats, pumpkin, and dried cherries. They are a wholesome, portable breakfast option.
Spiced sugar cookies flavored with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, and black pepper, decorated with royal icing.
A summery twist on classic whoopie pies, featuring blueberry-studded cookies and a velvety lemon-mascarpone filling. Perfect for using peak-season berries.
These cookies balance meaty walnuts and sweet toffee bits with bittersweet chocolate chips. They are golden brown around the edges and soft in the center.
These Chinese almond cookies are shaped like coins and symbolize good fortune for Lunar New Year. Made with lard and toasted almonds, they have a sandy…
These haunted coffin-shaped sandwich cookies hide a rich and creamy buttercream filling. Decorated with white chocolate bones and wood-grain icing…
These classic Jewish cookies, also known as mandelbrot, are twice-baked for a crunchy texture. Perfect for dipping into coffee or tea, they feature…
These fruitcake cookies are packed with candied cherries and dates, with a rich brown sugar flavor. They keep well in an airtight tin and are perfect for…
Tender and buttery thumbprint cookies filled with tangy Meyer lemon curd and poppy seeds. Reminiscent of lemon poppy seed muffins, these delicate treats…
Cinnamon crunch cereal is blended into cookie dough and pressed onto the edges of these cookie sandwiches. A fluffy maple-marshmallow filling completes…
Salty-sweet cookies made with crispy chicken cracklin's or pork rinds for a savory crunch. The dough is studded with chocolate chips and toffee bits…
These nut butter cookies are made with homemade or store-bought nut butter, coconut sugar, eggs, and coconut flour. They are baked until golden brown and…
These linzer torte cookies are shaped like conversation hearts and filled with cherry jam. Perfect for Valentine's Day, they are a sweet homemade gift.
These cookies are inspired by British fruitcakes, studded with candied citrus, pistachios, and dried cranberries. They are perfect for holiday baking.
These fresh, fruity cookies are studded with chopped crystallized ginger and dried cranberries, with a hint of orange and pumpkin pie spice. They are…
These lemon-thyme cookies are buttery, tangy, and fragrant with fresh herbs. A simple glaze adds a sweet finish.
These triple-chocolate hazelnut cookies are packed with rich chocolatey flavor and studded with toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for Nutella lovers.
These triple-chocolate hazelnut cookies are packed with rich chocolatey flavor and studded with toasted hazelnuts. Perfect for Nutella lovers.
These sophisticated shortbread cookies feature tart cranberries, bright orange zest, and fresh rosemary for a well-balanced flavor. Perfect for holiday…
These sandwich cookies are inspired by German Chocolate Cake, featuring a sweet coconut-pecan filling sandwiched between chocolate cookies. The edges are…
Butter cookies inspired by Kentucky Derby Pie, filled with homemade caramel, melted chocolate, and toasted walnuts. A touch of bourbon adds warmth, making…
These meringue-like Italian confections are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, made with almond paste and topped with pine nuts.
Southern Tea Cakes are soft, lightly spiced cookies with a tender crumb, perfect for pairing with tea or coffee. They are made with a blend of butter and…
Double chocolate cookies stuffed with soft caramels and sprinkled with flaky sea salt. Rich, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth.
Classic sugar cookies perfect for holiday decorating. The dough is chilled before rolling and baking for a tender, buttery texture.
These delicate cookies get a beautiful pink hue and fruity flavor from freeze-dried raspberries. Drizzled with white chocolate, they are a sweet treat…
Red velvet snowballs are a festive twist on classic snowball cookies, featuring a rich cocoa and red food coloring dough rolled in powdered sugar twice…
These kitchen sink cookies are packed with chewy candied ginger, orange peel, and pistachios for a unique and delicious flavor profile.
Individual cast-iron skillet s'mores with a graham-cinnamon cookie base, melted chocolate, and broiled marshmallow stars.
These chocolate-almond spritz cookies have the flavor of a classic cream cheese spritz without needing a cookie press. Simply pipe the dough with a star…
These cinnamon-roll sugar cookies combine a soft, buttery base with a swirl of cinnamon-sugar filling and a sweet icing drizzle. They're easy to make and…
These tiny cookie sandwiches are brimming with flavor, featuring fresh grated ginger in the chewy bite-sized cookies and orange zest in the buttercream…
Crunchy, sweet and buttery pecan lace cookies paired with a creamy, citrus-flecked cream cheese filling.
These thumbprint cookies are filled with raspberry jam and have a hint of honey and almond. They are inspired by the Swedish pastry Hallongrotta.
Gingerbread cookies are sandwiched with bittersweet chocolate and marshmallow-cream cheese frosting, then decorated with red candies. A playful twist on…
These pistachio and cherry polvorones are buttery cookies coated in powdered sugar, similar to Mexican wedding cookies. Chopped pistachios and dried tart…
These Indian shortbread cookies are made with ghee, cardamom, nutmeg, whole-wheat flour, and semolina. They are nutty, buttery, and excellent when eaten…
These mini black-and-white cookies are a playful homage to the classic New York City treat, with pastel-colored icing. They are soft, buttery, and perfect…
Intricately iced reindeer and tree cookies made with classic sugar cookie dough and royal icing. Decorate with sanding sugars and sugar pearls for a…
A rich, dark chocolate cookie dough made with black cocoa and ready-made sugar cookie dough for convenience. Rolled thin and cut into shapes, these…
These chewy chocolate chip cookies are filled with melty chocolate chunks and can be made vegan. The dough is chilled for at least 24 hours for best…
These sweet cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside and finished with a dip in chocolate. With only a few ingredients, these tasty goodies…
Kleicha are traditional Iraqi cookies filled with a sweet date paste and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon. They are often served for Eid al-Fitr but…
Matcha green tea powder gives these shortbread cookies a distinct flavor and gorgeous green hue. They are simple to make and can be dipped in chocolate…
These chocolate-pistachio slice-and-bake cookies are easy to make and sophisticated. Rolled in pistachios, they are perfect for satisfying a cookie…
A simple cookie icing made with egg whites, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Can be tinted with food coloring for decorating.
Dark chocolate cookies loaded with chopped bittersweet chocolate and mini Matcha Kit Kats, perfect for using leftover Halloween candy.
Classic peanut butter cookies made with just four ingredients. They are not too soft and not too sweet, perfect for any occasion.
Peanut butter cookies rolled in sanding sugar and topped with a mini chocolate candy bar. A sweet treat that combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate.
Buttery shortbread cookies studded with bittersweet chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt. The dough is shaped into logs and chilled for concentrated…
Twice-baked Italian cookies with toasted walnuts, sturdy enough for dunking in coffee. Optionally dipped in white chocolate.
Homemade ranch animal cookies are a fun, kid-friendly treat perfect for birthday cakes. The resilient dough is easy for little hands to help with, and the…
A tropical parfait with coconut custard, fresh mango, and crumbled cookies, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for a casual backyard barbecue.
These salted caramel and chocolate chip cookies combine sweet caramel chips and semisweet chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie. A sprinkle of flaky…
Indulgent cookies loaded with Oreos and chocolate toffee bars. A decadent treat that lives up to its name.
Soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon. Perfect for filling the cookie jar.
Chocolate cutout cookies shaped like mittens, decorated with colorful royal icing and sanding sugar. Perfect as edible gifts or ornaments.
These festive lightbulb-shaped cookies are decorated with colorful candies and licorice strings, making them a fun and delicious holiday treat.
Double up on gingerbread goodness by stacking two cookies with a rich milk chocolate frosting in between. These sandwich cookies are perfect for holiday…
These green-tinted cookies are topped with green frosting and cookie-graham cracker crumbs to resemble a mossy forest floor, perfect for Halloween.
Sugar cookies are transformed into adorable bunny-butt treats with pink frosting, marshmallow tails, and candy paw pads. A fun project for kids.
These egg-shaped sugar cookies are filled with lemon curd and topped with buttercream for a bright, tart, and zesty treat. Perfect for spring or Easter…
Soft snickerdoodle cookies spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar are paired with your favorite ice cream to create a delightful summer treat.
Buttery, biscuit-like cookies filled with sweet strawberry jam. A riff on the classic biscuit and jam pairing, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Active Time 40 minutes Taking a cue from traditional Austrian linzer cookies, these treats have cutouts in the top layer to showcase the bright, tangy jam…
Soft oatmeal cookies filled with a fluffy seven-minute frosting, made lighter with less butter and an airy egg white filling.
Alfajores are Argentine sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche. The delicate, crumbly cookies are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, and the filling…
Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with chocolate chips and chocolate sandwich cookies. Made from scratch for an extra chocolatey treat.
Chocolate pinwheels are a classic cookie with a beautiful swirl pattern. The dough is made from a simple butter cookie base, half of which is enriched…
These citrusy cookies are made with just a few ingredients and are uncomplicated and delicious. The dough is shaped into logs, chilled, then sliced and…
These buttery, nutty crescent cookies are dusted with cinnamon sugar. They are a classic treat known by many names around the world.
Classic chocolate crinkle cookies with a chewy texture and powdered sugar coating.
These black and red crinkle cookies combine dark black cocoa with red velvet dough for a striking appearance and rich chocolate flavor.
Soft and chewy molasses cookies with fresh ginger, coated in sugar. A classic holiday treat that's easy to make.
Spiced Drops are a twist on snickerdoodle cookies, featuring ginger and cloves for extra flavor. The dough is rolled in coarse sugar before baking until…
Light and fluffy lemon ricotta cookies with an icy blue glaze and edible silver stars. A kid-friendly treat perfect for any occasion.
S'more cookies combine graham cracker cookie dough with marshmallow cream and dark chocolate drizzle, finished with flaky sea salt. They bring the classic…
These snickerdoodles get their tang from buttermilk, cream of tartar, and apple cider vinegar, balanced with a cinnamon-sugar coating and a sour cream…
Lacy, crisp cookies packed with pecans, dried cranberries, candied ginger, and orange zest, drizzled with bittersweet chocolate.
These red velvet cookies are studded with rich chocolate chips and colored a vibrant red. Inspired by classic red velvet cake, they skip the cream cheese…
These zucchini bread cookies combine grated zucchini with crunchy peanuts and salty pretzels for a sweet and salty snack. They are soft, chewy, and…
These strawberry-oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy with a natural pink hue from freeze-dried strawberries. They use applesauce for moisture and are…
These strawberry-oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy with a natural pink hue from freeze-dried strawberries. They use applesauce for moisture and are…
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are chewy and packed with oats and dairy-free chocolate chips. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
These granola cookies combine the best of granola and oatmeal cookies, with chewy texture, crunchy bits, and plenty of chocolate. Perfect as a snack or…
These dark chocolate cookies are studded with peanut butter chips, inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor. The dough is chilled before baking for a…
These oatmeal cookies combine dried sour cherries, bittersweet chocolate chips, and toffee bits for a sweet, sour, and chocolaty treat. They are perfect…
These indulgent chocolate chip cookies are loaded with crispy bacon and crushed potato chips for a perfect salty-sweet treat. Smoked chocolate chips add a…
Buttery cookies with a delightful crunch from crushed potato chips and chopped pecans. Sweet and salty, perfect for any occasion.
These traditional Italian pizzelles are crisp, anise-flavored cookies made with a pizzelle iron. They are perfect for holiday cookie trays or any occasion.
A classic filled cookie with a sweet raisin filling sandwiched between two buttery rounds. Perfect for a nostalgic treat.
Classic oatmeal raisin cookies made with Quaker oats. Soft and chewy with a hint of cinnamon.
Crunchy twice-baked cookies flavored with orange zest and almond extract, studded with sliced almonds. Perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.
These no-bake cookies are a quick and easy treat made with peanut butter, cocoa, and oats. They require no oven and set up firm after cooling.
These classic chocolate chip cookies feature blended oatmeal and grated Hershey bar for extra texture. Rich and nutty, they are a favorite for cookie…
Rich chocolate cookies with gin-soaked raisins and toasted pecans. The dough is made with cocoa powder and espresso powder for deep flavor.
Soft and spiced pumpkin cookies, dusted with confectioners' sugar. Perfect for autumn baking.
Classic oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and raisins, baked until edges are lightly browned.
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