Homemade cookies and childhood memories go hand in hand for me. I can still vividly recall standing in the kitchen with my grandma, surrounded by flour, as she taught me to mix cookie dough with a wooden spoon. Our favorite go-to recipe has always been the classic Toll House chocolate chip cookies from the back of the bag. Whether you want to revisit an old favorite or try something new, here are 14 cherished cookie recipes from our editors and contributors to take you on a trip down memory lane.
Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies
“My grandmother shared her love of cooking with me through these oatmeal cookies.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
Thumbprint Cookies
“Try filling these cookies with lemon curd, marmalade, melted chocolate, or caramel.” —Garrett McCord, Recipe Developer
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
“Feel free to use your favorite peanut butter in this recipe, making sure to mix it well before adding to the batter.” —Aaron Hutcherson, Recipe Developer
5-Ingredient Pudding Mix Cookies
“Butterscotch and lemon pudding mixes add bursts of flavor to these simple cookies.” —Sara Bir, Contributor
Sand Tarts
“These cookies have a crumbly, shortbread-like texture that melts in your mouth.” —Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
Potato Chip Cookies
“Add a unique texture and touch of salt to your cookies by incorporating potato chips. Get creative with toppings like sprinkles or melted chocolate.” —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
Old-Fashioned Hermit Cookies
“Hermit cookies are a traditional Maine recipe, combining chewy and cakey textures with a blend of spices and dried fruit.” —Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
“This easy-to-make recipe has been passed down through generations, loved for its simplicity and deliciousness.” —Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer
Enjoy these delightful cookie recipes and create your own sweet memories in the kitchen.
Cookie Recipes from Simply Recipes
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
“My grandmother used to bake oatmeal raisin cookies with me from the time I was old enough to stand on a chair and hold a spoon. Making these cookies taught me how to measure, how to scrape down the sides of a mixing bowl, and the purest pleasure of all—licking the bowl.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
“If you are a fan of chocolate chip cookies, you generally fall into one of two camps: thin and crispy, or thick and chewy. This particular recipe is for the latter—thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies is what I grew up with and it remains my favorite cookie to this day.” —Emma Christensen, General Manager
Date Skillet Cookie
“Don’t come looking for a giant cookie baked in a skillet here. These skillet cookies are little no-bake wonders that could almost qualify as confections. The recipe is both charmingly retro and uncannily timely in its use of minimal components in an unexpected way.” —Sara Bir, Contributor
Benne Wafers
“Sesame seed cookies, or benne seed cookies as we call them in the South, are a classic South Carolina tradition. It is believed that enslaved Africans brought benne seeds to Colonial America sometime in the 17th century.” —Steve-Anna Stephens, Recipe Developer
3-Ingredient Macaroons
“The ingredient list for macaroons is a short one—you only need sweetened coconut, granulated sugar, and egg whites. A pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla will make them even better but aren’t required.” —Coco Morante, Recipe Developer
No-Bake M&M Cookies
“Every time my mom would make a batch of no-bake cookies growing up, I knew I was in for a treat. She kept it simple with a boiled mixture of butter, sugar, milk, and just a touch of cocoa powder. Once the peanut butter and oats were stirred in, I knew it was only a matter of time before I could grab one (or two).” —Molly Allen, Recipe Developer
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