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Take a peek around here and you’ll notice a little pattern. I don’t just love to bake. I love to bake cookies! Maybe it’s because they’re so easy. Or maybe there are so many ways to create them. But I keep going back to making different kinds.
No matter which kind I make, there’s always a way to make them fit into the season. From Christmas cookie trays to summertime ice cream sandwiches, cookies are always the perfect answer!
That’s exactly why I have so many cookie recipes. If you’re a beginning baker looking for easy and fun cookie recipes, then you’ve found the right list!
Best Cookie Recipes For Beginners
These cookie recipes are so easy, that you can make them whether you’re baking for the first time ever or trying to bake with two little helpers who are begging to lick the bowl.
These recipes all start with the same basic base – flour, eggs, sugar, etc. And then I add different mix-ins, toppings, or other creative flourishes. Once you start seeing the patterns, you’ll be able to make your own recipes in no time at all!
Cookie Recipes Any Time Of Year
Have you ever forgotten to plan a birthday party and then decided you don’t have time to decorate an entire cake? No shame here, I’ve been there! And I have birthday cookies to show for it (they’re still my boys’ favorites).
In this list, you’ll find cookies for every holiday or time of year. Christmas, easter, birthday, summer, or just because you’re craving chocolate.
No matter what the reason is, you need these recipes!
They are so easy (and use pantry baking staples) that you can mix and bake them without stressing for a second. These are my go-to cookie desserts that everyone loves!
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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Packed with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and topped with mini Reese’s cups, these cookies are soft, chewy, and totally irresistible. A must-bake for chocolate and peanut butter fans!
These easy butter pecan cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with toasty pecans and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for beginner bakers looking for a cozy, impressive treat!
Take your cookie game up a notch with these Funfetti Cookies with an Oreo center. White chocolate chips, sprinkles, and an Oreo treat baked right in the center make these a guaranteed crowd favorite.
These sweet little bunny-shaped meringue cookies are the perfect treat for Easter! Light, crispy, and easy to make, they’re as cute as they are delicious. Perfect for springtime dessert tables or edible gifts.
These one bowl granola cookies will save you on time and dishes while still offering themost flavor! Crunch into something delicious that you don’t have to feel soguilty about.
Indulge in the most delectable one-bowl chocolate chip cookies you'll ever taste! What's even better? They're a breeze to make and result in minimal cleanup.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these small batch red velvet cookies. The white chocolate chips are the perfect touch! Are you excited about Valentine’s Day? It’s always been one of my favourite holidays of the year. I love celebrating love – whether that’s making cards with my boys or baking up red and pink desserts. Since…
These one bowl granola cookies will save you on time and dishes while still offering the most flavor! Crunch into something delicious that you don’t have to feel so guilty about. When it comes to one-bowl recipes, I definitely can’t get enough. Delicious meals all made in a single bowl? Sign me up! I’ve been…
These delicate bunny meringue cookies melt in your mouth! And the most difficult part is waiting for them to finish baking. It’s Easter time! And that means whipping up adorable desserts for your family (or keeping them all to yourself). Welcome back, baking besties! If this is your fist time here, I’m Lisa, and I’m…
If you could eat Nutella by the spoonful, then you’ve gotta make these no-bake Nutella cookies – they’re even better than Nutella alone! If the sound of hazelnuts and chocolate sends your mind buzzing, then these are the perfect cookies to make. There are only six simple ingredients. And, unlike other types of no-bake cookies,…
Looking for a guilt-free cookie recipe that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth? These 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect solution! Welcome back, cookie enthusiasts! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Lisa – the founder and food blogger behind The Secret Crunch. I’m so happy you’re joining today to help me whip-up these…
Create your favorite Sesame Street character in a donut. These blue cookie monster donuts are fun for kids and adults! Do you want to learn how to decorate cakes or cupcakes but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you love decorating and want to branch out from cupcakes to something different. These donuts are…
