10 Easy Cookie Recipes

Cookies are a delightful treat that can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Bake them with your kids on a Sunday morning, bake them in the afternoon to curb a craving, or simply bake them to surprise a loved one, these 10 easy cookie recipes will have you whipping up delicious treats in no time! Perfect for any occasion, these recipes require minimal ingredients and time. Let’s get Baking!

Baked cookies are sweet treats made from a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fats like butter, often combined with various ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to enhance their flavor. They can be soft, chewy or crisp. Chocolate chip cookies, butter cookies, and shortbread cookies are popular varieties loved by many.

What makes a cookie crisp and what makes it soft?

The answer is actually in the amount of certain ingredients and how it changes the ratios. You see, both types of cookies use the same ingredients, but depending on how they’re made is what will determine how soft or hard your cookie is!

Crunchier cookies usually have a higher ratio of white sugar to brown, as brown is what gives it a chewier texture. Cold butter also helps create a crispy cookie rather while melted butter creates a soft chewy cookie.

Can I make cookie dough ahead of time?

You sure can! You can keep the dough in the fridge for up to 3 days or store cookie dough balls in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw dough balls before proceeding with baking instructions. You could probably also store it frozen in a log shape then slice and bake. 

How do you keep homemade cookies fresh longer?

Air is the enemy and is what will dry out your homemade cookies. So, to keep them as fresh as possible, you need to store them in an airtight container. Also, cookies should be completely cooled before storing them.

Nothing is better than a fresh baked cookie! To give leftover cookies that just baked feel, re-crisp them in a 400 degree F for 2-3 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes then enjoy warm!  

How should you store baked cookies?

Once the cookies are completely cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for about 4-5 days.

You can also freeze your baked cookies. Cool completely then store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy! 

Best Easy Cookie Recipes To Try

Soft Lemon Cookies: These lemon cookies are soft, tender, and not overly sweet – the best cookie for a cup of coffee or tea in the afternoon. Soft lemon cookies are easy to make and are freezer-friendly if you want to make them ahead.

Sweet Cinnamon Cookies: Melt-in-your-mouth sweet cinnamon cookies are thin with crisp edges and crunchy centers! These elevated sugar cookies have cinnamon both in the dough and then sprinkled on the outside for the most delicious after school treat, holiday cookie, or anytime you need a sweet treat.  

Chocolate Covered Oreos: Easy to make chocolate covered Oreos are the perfect no bake dessert to make at the holidays or anytime of the year. Learn how to make these 3-ingredient chocolate dipped Oreos for a crowd-pleasing treat using only Oreos, chocolate and sprinkles! 

Easy Fudgy Brownie Cookies: Easy Brownie Cookies – the best chocolate cookie recipe that combines fudgy brownies and cookies in one delicious treat. If you need a chocolate fix, these fudgy brownie cookies are for you!

The Best Chocolate Chip Chunky Cookies: Thick and chewy chocolate chip chunky cookies are generously loaded with three different types of chocolate for the best treat. With crisp edges and gooey centers, these thick cookies are a simple pleasure that are rich, indulgent and irresistible!

Almond Butter Cookies: Melt in your mouth almond butter cookies are soft and chewy with a rich buttery almond flavor! This sweet treat is easy to make and you won’t be able to resist one fresh out of the oven. 

Easy Cookie Chocolate Clusters: These Cookie Chocolate Clusters are so easy to make and just as easy to eat. Made with your favourite simple cookie and melted chocolate but why not add some nuts, pretzels and or marshmallows into the mix? It’s a great way to use up any of that hanging around Halloween chocolate!

Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies: Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies, an easy cookie recipe that practically melts in your mouth! Each bite of these buttery cookies has a taste of chocolate for the best cookie everyone will love.

M&M Cookie Recipe: This M&M Cookie Recipe takes your classic chocolate chip cookie to new heights with lots of colourful candy-coated chocolate! A soft homemade cookie with a crispy outer edge never tasted so good!

Cutout Powdered Sugar Cookies: These cut out powdered sugar cookies are meltingly soft and are perfect for cutting out the cutest shapes.  Great for the holidays or any time of the year, they also make a great kitchen project for the entire family!

And here you have it! 10 easy cookie recipes that I hope will inspire you to get baking and enjoy some homemade baked goods! These simple cookie recipes are perfect for any occasion and the whole family will love them, of course, if you decide to share them! 😉 So grab your ingredients, preheat the oven, and treat yourself! You deserve it!