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30 Crowd-Pleasing Cookies

Updated August 12, 2015
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From chocolate chip to snickerdoodle, we've rounded up 30 crowd-pleasing cookie recipes. Whip up a batch (or a double batch) of your all-time favorite cookies, grab a glass of milk, and enjoy fresh-baked cookie bliss. 

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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

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

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

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

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

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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Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

Chocolate mega morsels make these oatmeal cookies better than average. In less than 30 minutes, our 5-star recipe will be ready for your family to enjoy.

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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

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

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

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

Coconut, Lime, and Macadamia Cookies
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Coconut, Lime, and Macadamia Cookies Recipe

Ideal for a 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

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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, homogeneous 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

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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

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