Crowd-Pleasing Cookies - MyRecipes (2024)

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1 of 30 How to Make Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 of 30 2 of 30 All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 of 30 3 of 30 Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies 3 of 30 4 of 30 Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies 4 of 30 5 of 30 Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies 5 of 30 6 of 30 Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies 6 of 30 7 of 30 Macadamia Butter Cookies with Dried Cranberries 7 of 30 8 of 30 Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies 8 of 30 9 of 30 Snickerdoodles 9 of 30 10 of 30 Chocolate Chip-Pretzel Cookies 10 of 30 11 of 30 White Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal-Cranberry Cookies 11 of 30 12 of 30 Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies 12 of 30 13 of 30 Black-and-White Cookies 13 of 30 14 of 30 Mint Chippers 14 of 30 15 of 30 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 15 of 30 16 of 30 Coconut, Lime, and Macadamia Cookies 16 of 30 17 of 30 White Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies 17 of 30 18 of 30 Chocolate Crème-Filled Sandwich Cookies 18 of 30 19 of 30 Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies 19 of 30 20 of 30 Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies 20 of 30 21 of 30 Triple Chocolate Cookies 21 of 30 22 of 30 Coconut-Cranberry Chews 22 of 30 23 of 30 Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies 23 of 30 24 of 30 Magic in the Middles 24 of 30 25 of 30 How to Make Marble Snickerdoodles 25 of 30 26 of 30 Oatmeal Cream Pies 26 of 30 27 of 30 Chocolate Chubbies 27 of 30 28 of 30 Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies 28 of 30 29 of 30 How to Make Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies 29 of 30 30 of 30 Gingersnaps 30 of 30 Up Next FAQs References

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From chocolate chip to snickerdoodle, we've rounded up 30 crowd-pleasingcookie recipes. Whip up a batch (or a double batch) of your all-time favorite cookies, graba glass of milk, and enjoy fresh-baked cookiebliss.

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How to Make Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

These 6-ingredient, flourless cookies are a dream! It doesn't get any easier, and according to our reviewers, any more delicious.

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All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

All Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These are the best of the best. Bake a batch of these chocolate chip cookies and you won't be disappointed.

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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe

You’ll find that this recipe is very similar to the famous recipe on the Quaker Oats package—only lighter. We cut the original amount of butter almost in half and added molasses to bump up the flavor.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

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Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies Recipe

Buttery and sweet with a hint of spice, these favorite cinnamon-sugar cookies, otherwise known as "snickerdoodles," are right for any occasion.

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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Chocolate chip cookies are twice as nice when you use both milk chocolate bars and semisweet chocolate chunks.

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

This chunky oatmeal-chocolate chip cookie recipe features the addition of peanut butter and was developed by an award-winning dessert cookbook author.

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Macadamia Butter Cookies with Dried Cranberries

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Macadamia Butter Cookies with Dried Cranberries Recipe

We love these thick, satisfying cookies as humble as peanut butter cookies but not as crumbly. Dried cranberries provide a slightly tart counterpoint to the macadamia nuts' richness. The dough is somewhat sticky; chilling it briefly makes handling easier.

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Snickerdoodles

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Snickerdoodles Recipe

One reviewer called these cookies "sinfully delicious," and we must agree. Simply roll sugar cookie dough in cinnamon sugar for a Snickerdoodle delight.

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Chocolate Chip-Pretzel Cookies

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Chocolate Chip-Pretzel Cookies Recipe

With the addition of crushed pretzels to the cookie dough, these easy chocolate chip cookies are the perfect balance between salty and sweet. Bake 10 minutes for a soft and chewy cookie or up to 14 minutes for a crisp cookie.

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White Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal-Cranberry Cookies

White Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal-Cranberry Cookies Recipe

This make-ahead, giftable cookie is one of our Editors' favorites. The indulgent white chocolate plays nicely with the tart-sweet cranberries, making this oatmeal cookie a favorite for any dessert fan.

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Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies

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Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies Recipe

Triple the peanut butter, triple the fun! Make dessert fun for the whole family with these ooey-gooey treats.

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Black-and-White Cookies

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Black-and-White Cookies Recipe

Big, irregular chunks of white chocolate look great in contrast to the dark, bittersweet chocolate in these cookies. Prep and cook time: 45 minutes, plus at least 1 hour to chill.

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Mint Chippers

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Mint Chippers Recipe

These chocolate chip cookies get a cool and refreshing twist from a touch of peppermint extract.

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

You probably have everything on hand to make these chewy, chocolaty peanut butter cookies. To fit the cookies on a single sheet pan, divide cookies into 5 rows of 4. Pressing the cookies flat helps them bake quickly and get lovely crisp edges; otherwise they'll be too round and undercooked.

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Coconut, Lime, and Macadamia Cookies

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Coconut, Lime, and Macadamia Cookies Recipe

Ideal fora hostess gift, potluck party or afternoon snack, this gourmet cookie combination will have you reaching for one more.

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White Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies

White Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these white chocolate chip-oatmeal cookies for a fresh twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. Crunchy pecans balance out the white chocolate chips' sweetness.

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Chocolate Crème-Filled Sandwich Cookies

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Chocolate Crème-Filled Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Use this recipe to make your favorite chocolate sandwich cookies at home.

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Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Myth-Buster Recipe. Given that both chocolate and coconut are not as bad as once thought, and given that they taste mighty good together, we baked up a batch of these toasty, chocolaty cookies to celebrate. Like all sweets with few other nutrients, though, they are treats—perfectly healthy every once in a while.

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Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies

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Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

With their pumpkin flavor and hint of cinnamon, these cookies are the ideal October treat.

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Triple Chocolate Cookies

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Triple Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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Coconut-Cranberry Chews

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Coconut-Cranberry Chews Recipe

Nancy Jamison was right when she wrote us that these cookies are addictive. We loved their combination of coconut, cranberries, and orange. In fact, these straightforward, tasty rounds are everything a holiday cookie should be. The mixture will look dry until it comes together as a dough. If it's too crumbly to form into balls, the dough needs to be mixed longer; it should be a smooth, hom*ogeneous mass.

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth by biting into crisp chocolate cookies packed with melted pockets of chocolate chips.

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Magic in the Middles Recipe

Reminiscent of chocolate-peanut butter cups (or buckeyes, if you're into homemade candies), these cookies will disappear in a snap. Prep: 45 minutes, Bake: 7 minutes per batch.

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How to Make Marble Snickerdoodles

These festive cookies from Southern Living feature the flavor of the holiday season: cinnamon, of course! Use the bottom of a 1/2-cup measuring cup to flatten the cookies to the perfect size. Be sure to use salted butter.

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Oatmeal Cream Pies

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Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe

These sandwich cookies have earned their 5-star rating because of the delicious combination of oatmeal cookies and cream filling. Bring them to your next event and your friends will be impressed by how good they are.

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Chocolate Chubbies

Chocolate Chubbies Recipe

How can you go wrong with this much chocolate packed into one recipe? And chances are you already have most of the ingredients on hand.

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Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies

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Lemon-Cornmeal Cookies Recipe

Humble ingredients in these cornmeal-based cookies yield a light, subtly spiced sweet treat. The touch of lemon is a "refreshing surprise," says one reviewer.

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How to Make Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies

At just 94 calories a pop, these chocolate-cherry oatmeal cookies are hardly even a splurge!

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What happens to cookies without enough flour? ›

As a bonus, I did a little research to find out just what role each ingredient plays in chocolate chip cookies, so you can adjust your recipe however you feel like experimenting. Flour adds fluff and texture to the cookies. Adding too little flour can cause cookies to be flat, greasy, and crispy.

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What if I added too much flour to cookie dough? ›

One way is to add in some extra fat, such as more butter or even an extra egg yolk (which contains fat) — this will make the dough easy to work with again. Another way to fix the problem is to add in a bit of extra liquid, such as milk or water, which will help get the dough back to the consistency it needs to be.

What happens if you don't put enough baking soda in cookies? ›

You technically can leave out baking soda in certain recipes (like chocolate chip cookies or pancakes) in a pinch, but you need to understand that your finished product will not be as light and fluffy as the recipe intended. Unless you have no other option, you really should use a leavening substitute.

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What happens if I add too much baking soda to cookies? ›

Using too much baking soda or baking powder can really mess up a recipe, causing it to rise uncontrollably and taste terrible. But don't freak out if you accidentally poured too much baking soda in cookie dough or added too much baking powder to cake batter. Depending on the situation, you might be able to fix it.

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What to do if you don't have enough flour for cookies? ›

Bakers recommend substituting white flour with coconut flour in a ratio of 4:1. In other words, if the recipe calls for 1 cup flour, then you can use ¼ cup coconut flour. You can also increase the number of eggs in the recipe.

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What happens if you use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose in cookies? ›

Ah, as I suspected: the self-rising flour cookies (right), with their lower protein, start to spread more quickly than those made with all-purpose flour. And that quicker spread yields slightly larger, flatter cookies.

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What is the best flour for cookies? ›

All-Purpose Flour: The Versatile Choice

This balanced protein level makes it versatile enough to produce both soft and chewy cookies as well as slightly crisp ones. If you're looking for a safe bet or are new to cookie baking, all-purpose flour is your go-to option.

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How to thicken up dough without flour? ›

Add oats or nuts: Adding oats or nuts to the dough can add texture and help it hold its shape better. Use a different type of liquid: Substituting a different type of liquid, such as milk or cream, for some or all of the water or other liquid called for in the recipe can help the dough thicken and hold together better.

Why do my waffles taste bitter? ›

This would mean the acids in the batter are reacting with the baking powder you are using. You may need in this case to reduce the amount of soda that you use. I find using too muck soda gives a recipe a harsh bitter taste. If the recipe ends up tasting sour, you need to use more soda.

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What happens if too much butter is in cookies? ›

Too much butter makes cookies turn out just as you'd expect: very buttery. This batch of cookies was cakey in the middle, but also airy throughout, with crispy edges. They were yellow and slightly puffy in the middle, and brown and super thin around the perimeter.

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Why does my cake taste bitter? ›

Use of baking soda while baking or making cake, makes the cake taste bitter due to the formation of Sodium carbonate during heating. Hence, to neutralize the formed sodium carbonate and its bitter taste, we use tartaric acid.

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How does the amount of flour affect cookies? ›

Flour is a stabilizer and thickener and controls how much the cookie rises. It holds the cookie together, providing it with its structure. If you use too little flour your cookie won't keep its shape but if you use too much you'll end up with a thick tasteless cookie.

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How do I know if my cookie dough needs more flour? ›

If you're not sure how much or how little your recipe needs, Sugar Kissed suggests using the tackiness of the dough as an indicator. When it's still tacky but not sticky, you'll want to stop adding flour. Add flour beyond this point and your cookie won't cook properly.

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What causes a cookie to be too dry? ›

Overmixing the dough

If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be dry and crumbly. The best way to fix this is to add more liquid to the dough. This can be done by adding milk, water, or even melted butter. You may also need to add more flour to the dough if it is too wet.

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What makes cookies go flat? ›

WHY ARE MY COOKIES FLAT? HOW TO FIX FLAT COOKIES

OVEN IS TOO HOT. Oven temperatures are a crucial factor in baking. ...
INGREDIENTS MEASURED INCORRECTLY. ...
BAKING SHEET IS TOO HOT. ...
BUTTER IS TOO SOFT. ...
BAKING SHEET IS OVER-GREASED. ...
DOUGH WASN'T CHILLED BEFORE BAKING. ...
DOUGH IS OVERMIXED. ...
BAKING SHEET WAS OVERCROWDED.

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