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    25 Cookies You’ll Want to Bring to the Party

    Published: Dec 14, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cookies are the ultimate party MVPs, and the right ones can make you the talk of the night. Whether you’re there to impress or just want something great to share, these recipes are perfect for bringing the kind of energy that turns a snack table into a crowd magnet. Forget bland or boring—this is about cookies that steal the spotlight and leave people asking who brought them.

    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

    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.

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    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

    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

    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    Coconut falling onto brown butter cookies
    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This amazing brown butter coconut cookie recipe is made with brown butter for a rich nutty flavor. Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, the perfect cookie for a coconut lover.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    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

    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

    A tray of crunchy peanut butter cookies.
    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Homemade Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies will melt in your mouth but leave you with a spicy surprise. A little cayenne enhances this classic cookie recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

    Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    A rack of frosted eggnog cookies with cinnamon for sprinkling.
    Frosted Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Frosted eggnog cookies recipe are soft, cake-like, holiday cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
    Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Baked shortbread squares on a serving tray.
    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Rich and buttery with just a hint of sweetness, these Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies have a subtle, but standout flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

    Powdered sugar cookies arranged on a white plate next to a bowl of powdered sugar and a pink-and-white striped cloth—classic treats inspired by retro dessert recipes.
    Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This Butterball Cookie Recipe only needs 6 simple ingredients. Buttery cookies with chopped walnuts coated in a blanket of confectioner sugar.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

    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

    Gingerbread Cookies

    Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Lightly spiced and buttery Gingerbread Cookies that aren’t too bitter, aren’t too sweet and are soft all the way through. Perfection.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies

    Cake Mix Cookie Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients!)

    Cake Mix Cookie Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients!). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Incredibly soft, these 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies are easy to make & even easier to eat! The flavor combos are practically endless too.
    Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Cookie Recipe (Only 4 Ingredients!)

    Whipped Shortbread Cookies

    Whipped Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth whipped shortbread cookies topped with sprinkles or cherries. Easy to make, customizable, and perfect for holidays!
    Get the Recipe: Whipped Shortbread Cookies

    Cherry Blossom Cookies (Cherry Kiss Cookies)

    Cherry Blossom Cookies (Cherry Kiss Cookies). Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Cherry Blossom Cookies are sweet with a rich cherry flavor! A cherry cordial kiss nestled into the centers make them extra decadent.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Blossom Cookies (Cherry Kiss Cookies)

    Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe With A Gooey Center

    Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe With A Gooey Center. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This Hot Chocolate Cookies recipe is like having a cup of hot cocoa, except in cookie form. Perfect for holiday parties or dessert trays!
    Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe With A Gooey Center

    Spiral Cookies

    Spiral Cookies. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Say goodbye to boring and hello to sprinkles and color! These Spiral Cookies are super fun. They make every occasion brighter and more exciting!
    Get the Recipe: Spiral Cookies

    Easy Turtle Cookies {Chocolate Pecan Cookie Recipe}

    Easy Turtle Cookies {Chocolate Pecan Cookie Recipe}. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    These Turtle Sheet Cake Cookies is based on turtle candy which is pecan halves covered with caramel and chocolate. Click here for more!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Turtle Cookies {Chocolate Pecan Cookie Recipe}

    Easy Cherry And Almond Cookies Recipe

    Easy Cherry And Almond Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    These Easy Cherry Cookies begin with a cake mix and use the classic combination of cherry and almond to create truly delicious cookies.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cherry And Almond Cookies Recipe

    Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies

    Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Try these Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies! Soft, buttery, chewy goodness with a creamy cookie butter filling—perfect for any occasion!
    Get the Recipe: Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies

    Cookies And Cream Cookies Using Cake Mix

    Cookies And Cream Cookies Using Cake Mix. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    What do you get when you combine a cake mix with cream cheese, crushed Oreos, and chocolate chips? This easy cookies and cream cookies recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Cookies And Cream Cookies Using Cake Mix

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon crinkle cookies or snowflakes are a chewy lemony cookie coated in powdered sugar that give them a burst of island flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    Stacks of pistachio shortbread cookies
    Pistachio Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pistachio shortbread cookies are a rich and buttery melt-in-your-mouth treat. An easy to make slice-and-bake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

    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

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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