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    I’m a Baker, and These Are the 24 Most Popular Cookie Recipes Everyone Asks For

    Published: Jul 5, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    I’ve baked a lot of cookies over the years, but there’s a certain group that people always seem to request—over and over again. These are the most popular cookies everyone asks for, whether it’s a last-minute party, a holiday tray, or just a random Tuesday sweet tooth. You know the kind: perfectly chewy, just the right amount of crisp, and totally irresistible. If you’re looking for your next go-to recipe, this list is full of crowd-pleasers for a reason.

    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. It’s the perfect cookie for a coconut lover.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    Peppery Peanut Butter Cookies

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

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    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

    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    A close-up of a thanksgiving cookie oatmeal treat with a bite taken out, resting on a dark surface. Crumbs are visible near the bitten edge.
    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies have a smooth and creamy filling surrounded by an amazing chewy cookie. An absolutely perfect sandwich cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Sandwich 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 and cake-like cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    Three dessert plates with haystack cookies.
    Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Old-fashioned haystack cookies are made from the easiest no-bake recipe. Creamy, crispy, and perfectly sweet with just a hint of saltiness.
    Get the Recipe: Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies With White Chocolate

    Confetti Cookies

    A platter of sprinkle cookies.
    Confetti Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Confetti Cookies are a buttery cookie filled with fun colorful sprinkles and then iced with a butter frosting and more sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Confetti Cookies

    Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Two carrot cake sandwich cookies propped up and laying on a napkin
    Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Enjoy all the flavors of a carrot cake but in cookie form with a cream cheese filled carrot cake cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Special K Cookies With White Chocolate

    Stacks of Special K cookies
    Special K Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cookies with Special K cereal added to the dough along with white chocolate, cranberries and almonds are crispy without being dry.
    Get the Recipe: Special K Cookies With White Chocolate

    Walnut Cookies Recipe

    Walnut shortbread cookies on a plate next to a cup of tea.
    Special K Cookies With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Walnut cookies recipe are buttery shortbread cookies made with cream cheese and surrounded by walnut pieces for a decadent treat.
    Get the Recipe: Walnut Cookies Recipe

    Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    A single chocolate chip cookie with a piece broken off.
    Walnut 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

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

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

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

    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Eggs in a basket on a black background.
    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 treat with a tangy twist.
    Get the Recipe: Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

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

    These Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are packed 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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    Sweet And Salty Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Sweet And Salty Kitchen Sink Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet, salty, and packed with mix-ins like pretzels, chips, and chocolate, these Cookies are the perfect snack for any craving.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Salty Kitchen Sink Cookies

    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

    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate

    A stack of cookies next to a bottle of milk.
    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies with grated chocolate and flaky salt are an all time favorite. Three types of chocolate add flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate

    Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs

    Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Create a s’more without a campfire in cookie form. Crushed graham crackers are blended into the cookie batter with marshmallows and chocolate on top.
    Get the Recipe: Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs

    Pistachio Cookies Recipe

    Pistachio Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

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

    Perfect Shortbread Cookies (Tender & Buttery)

    Perfect Shortbread Cookies (Tender & Buttery). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Bake perfect Shortbread Cookies every time with this buttery, sweet Shortbread Cookie Recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Shortbread Cookies (Tender & Buttery)

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