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    23 Cookie and Brownie Recipes to Save Your Sweet Tooth (and Time)

    Published: Dec 27, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    When it comes to cookie and brownie recipes, you want something that’s quick, easy, and downright great every time. These recipes aren’t here to complicate your day—they’re all about getting straight to the good stuff without a ton of effort. Whether you’re dealing with a late-night craving or need a last-minute treat, this lineup has you covered. Get ready to whip up some crowd-pleasers that hit the sweet spot and save you some time while you’re at it.

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars use a chocolate brownie base, a fruity raspberry preserve filling, and a crumbly oat topping to create a decadent, fruity treat.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bars

    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Coconut oatmeal cookies.
    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Coconut oatmeal cookies with oats, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon—crispy outside, chewy inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy, homemade treat.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Two stacked dessert bars with a dense chocolate brownie base and a thick layer of chocolate chip cookie dough on top, perfect for back to school desserts, with scattered chocolate chips in the background.
    Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Brownies with cookie dough frosting are like getting two desserts in one. Enjoy a rich fudgy brownie topped with a cookie dough frosting!
    Get the Recipe: Brownies With Edible Cookie Dough Frosting

    Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

    Chocolate brownies with green candies on a baking sheet.
    Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fudgy mint brownies with a smooth chocolate glaze—perfect for any chocolate lover! Easy to make with mint chips, peppermint extract, and a touch of espresso.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Mint Brownies With Mint Chocolate Chips

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Whip up these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Lemon Curd Cookies made with butter, lemon zest, and homemade lemon curd filling. A bright, buttery treat with a tangy twist.
    Get the Recipe: Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Fudgy Coconut Brownies

    Fudgy Coconut Brownies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fudgy brownies with a sweet coconut filling, featuring chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut for a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Coconut Brownies

    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Iced pumpkin cookies on a cooking rack.
    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

    Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Mississippi Mud Brownies have three distinct layers: a rich brownie bottom topped with marshmallows and a decadent chocolate frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

    Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

    Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Tangy pink lemonade cookies with fresh lemon and raspberry filling. A buttery, citrusy treat everyone will love!
    Get the Recipe: Pink Lemonade Cookies With Raspberry Lemon Filling

    Raspberry Brownies

    A white dish layered with raspberry brownies.
    Raspberry Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Rich and fudgy, Raspberry Brownies with cream cheese and fresh raspberries baked in are a decadent dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Raspberry Brownies

    White Chocolate Cookie Recipe

    A plate of oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk.
    White Chocolate Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White chocolate cookie recipe with oatmeal mixed in bake up some decadent, chewy cookies, good enough to share.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cookie Recipe

    Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

    Layered Peanut Butter Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These layered Peanut Butter Brownies have a fudgy chocolate base filled with roasted peanuts. Topped with a peanut butter frosting and a chocolate layer.
    Get the Recipe: Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

    Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

    A platter of brownies with pretzels around them
    Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    What could be better than a fudgy brownie with creamy peanut butter frosting, try topping it with salty pretzels! Decadent peanut butter pretzel brownies will be your new favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Double chocolate cookies are a rich and decadent cookie with a gooey chocolate chunk in every bite. A shortbread type dough that you just slice and bake.
    Get the Recipe: Slice And Bake Double Chocolate Cookies

    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    A single chocolate chip cookie with a piece broken off.
    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for brown butter chocolate chip cookies may change your life. Instructions on how to brown butter included!
    Get the Recipe: Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

    A batch of turtle brownies stacked on top of each other.
    Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This OOEY GOOEY recipe for homemade Turtle Brownies is the most decadent, with EASY homemade caramel and a dash of cayenne for added flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

    Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

    Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    These Sandwich Cookies are a Ginger Cookie-Snickerdoodle mix that are soft, chewy and so delicious! Filled with Cinnamon Buttercream!
    Get the Recipe: Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

    The Best Mint Brownies

    The Best Mint Brownies. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Everyone loves these Mint Brownies! Say hello to homemade chocolate brownies with a minty fresh filling and chocolate on top!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Mint Brownies

    Moist Cake Brownies Recipe

    Moist Cake Brownies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Chocolate lovers’ homemade Moist Cake Brownies are perfectly moist cake-like brownies loaded with dark chocolate flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Cake Brownies Recipe

    Pistachio Cookies Recipe

    Pistachio Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Pudding mix Pistachio Cookies Recipe makes soft, chewy cookies, with bits of crunchy pistachios, sweet dried cranberries, & a hint of almond.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cookies Recipe

    Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Chocolate

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate crinkle cookies recipe has cherry preserves and bits of chocolate combined, perfect for a cookie exchange or valentine’s treat!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Chocolate

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