Cookie Recipes

I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...

Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme...

When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much...

I found this recipe in a magazine over 30 years ago and have made these shortbread cutout cookies for Christmas...

One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...

In fall, I stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can make these cookies throughout the year....

These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...

My family loves these moist, chewy cookies. They're a year-round treat at our house, and a batch never lasts long....

This luscious cherry filling peeking out of these rounds is just a hint of how scrumptious they are. Using a...

We enjoyed these rich, buttery cookies at a bed-and-breakfast in Galena, Illinois, and the hostess was kind enough to share...

Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...

The enticing aroma of anise filled the kitchen and wafted through the house as Mom baked these crisp cookies when...

This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...

This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They...

These chewy cookies have been a family favorite for years. The pecans provide a crunchy contrast to go along with...

There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for...

These are my family's very favorite cookies. They're soft, chewy and totally delicious. —Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta

These old-fashioned goodies are fun, colorful and chewy without being sticky. —Dorcas Wright, Guelph, Ontario

I like to keep some of this dough in the freezer at all times since it's so handy to slice,...

This classic cookie from New England can be made two ways: soft or crunchy. My happy version with cinnamon, ginger...

I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them...

I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...

My daughter works at a summer camp, so I send treats. Instead of a cookie jar we use a coffee...

Think outside the box this season and enjoy these traditional Chinese cookies, each one topped with an almond slice. —Shirley...

Peanut butter lovers go nuts for these rich little sandwich cookies. On a hot day, sandwich ice cream between the...

You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

These crunchy treats feature fresh, ground and crystallized ginger, making them a bit more special than the traditional cookie. They...

I've been making these cookies for nearly 30 years. The spice cake mix provides a delicious backdrop to the oats...