If you’re craving that fresh-from-the-bakery cookie experience without leaving your kitchen, these 16 homemade cookie recipes are about to become your new favorites. From soft and chewy pistachio cranberry cookies to melt-in-your-mouth butterballs, fudgy no-bake treats, and even vegan and gluten-free options, there’s something here for every sweet tooth. You’ll find cozy pumpkin spice cookies perfect for fall, rich double chocolate chunk cookies with pecans, and even quick breakfast cookies packed with oats and banana. Each recipe is packed with flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress—these cookies don’t just rival your favorite bakery, they might just beat it.

Chewy Pistachio Cookies Recipe

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Chewy Pistachio Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pistachio Cookies are chewy, sweet, and full of nutty flavor with pops of tart cranberry. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for gifting, gatherings, or just savoring with a cup of tea. Try this fun twist on a classic cookie today!
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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

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Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are proof that you can enjoy all the chewy, chocolatey goodness of a classic cookie—without any dairy or eggs. They’re packed with hearty oats, rich vegan chocolate chips, and just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy any craving.
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Classic Butterball Cookie rolled in powdered sugar with a bowl of the sugar by the plate
Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These classic butterball cookies are a delightful treat. One of our all time favorite cookies for the holiday season, these pillowy cookies are made with 6 simple ingredients and don’t require you to chill the dough. Full of chopped walnuts and coated in a blanket of confectioner’s sugar, these cookies are easy to eat, and you’ll be happy to share them with friends and family.
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Soft and Chewy Blackstrap Molasses Cookie with bowl of molasses
Soft and Chewy Blackstrap Molasses Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This old-fashioned holiday favorite, Blackstrap Molasses Cookie recipe makes a soft and chewy cookie that has warm spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. With a few simple tips, you will have a soft chewy textured molasses cookie every time.
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No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are arranged on a round platter with a dollop of peanut butter on a spoon and a small bowl of shredded coconut on the side. The platter rests on a pink and white striped cloth.
No Bake Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These quick to make no-bake oatmeal cookies require just a handful of simple ingredients such as cocoa powder, peanut butter, and oatmeal. Combined with creamy butter, sugar, and a splash of milk, these ingredients come together to create a rich, fudgy texture that’s hard to resist.
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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Without Egg

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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Without Egg. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Peanut butter cookies without eggs are gluten-free and vegan yet cook up into thick, soft, and chewy cookies packed with sweet peanut butter flavor. A classic childhood favorite that’s a healthy option among all cookie recipes.
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Salted Cashew Cookies Recipe In A Jar

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Salted Cashew Cookies Recipe In A Jar. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This soft and chewy, salted cashew cookie recipe is not only delicious but super convenient for making a quick batch of cookies. It only requires a few simple ingredients, such as cashews, oats, and all-purpose flour.
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Coconut Cranberry Vegan Cookies

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Coconut Cranberry Vegan Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Coconut Cranberry cookies are a sweet treat filled with chewy cranberries and flaky coconut. They’re perfect for dunking with a glass of milk.
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Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

A light blue plate with a stack of cookies covered in colorful rainbow sprinkles sits on a pink striped cloth next to a cooling rack with more sprinkle cookies on a white background.
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are made with Funfetti cake mix and basic pantry staples for a shortcut recipe that feels homemade and festive. They’re chewy and soft, and the entire recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish!
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Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies

A stack of sugar-coated cookies sits on a dark plate, one on top with a bite taken out. More cookies and a basket with autumn leaves in the background. A glass of milk wrapped in twine is placed beside the cookies on a checkered cloth.
Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Satisfy your fall cravings with these delicious, soft, and chewy pumpkin spice cookies! Made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these cookies are the perfect treat for the season.
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A white bowl filled with round chocolate chip cookie dough balls is placed on a white surface. A few extra dough balls are scattered around, and a small bowl of chocolate chips is visible to the side.
10-Minute No Bake Cookie Dough Bites Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in Irresistible Cookie Dough Bites! Soft, chewy, and safe to eat, these no-bake treats are the ultimate cookie dough craving fix.
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Easy 4-Ingredient Festive Cookies

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Easy 4-Ingredient Festive Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This festive cookie recipe with only a few ingredients you normally keep on hand has 4 ingredients and it take less than 5 min. to make.
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Soft & Cozy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

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Soft & Cozy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Try this simple pumpkin cookies recipe for a soft, chewy texture and a rich pumpkin spice flavor. Perfect for cozy evenings.
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Breakfast cookies cooling on a wrap with cranberry and pecans coconut and oatmeal showing
Quick Breakfast Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These breakfast cookies are packed with oats, chia, pecans, bananas, and a hint of cinnamon. They are perfect for a quick, breakfast on the go your whole family will love.
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Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Two oatmeal cream pies on a black cooling rack. Each has two oatmeal cookies with a thick layer of white cream filling between them. The cookies are textured with visible oats and a golden brown color.
Cream Cheese Filled Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Soft, spiced, and packed with shredded carrots, these sandwich cookies bake up with crisp edges and a chewy center. The cookies that stay tender, perfect for holding a thick layer of tangy cream cheese filling. The rich frosting contrasts with the warm spices and sweet carrots, making each bite just the right mix of smooth, chewy, and sweet. It’s everything you love about carrot cake—just in a handheld form.
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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

Two chocolate cookies with a cracked surface sit on a textured dark background, showcasing a rich, glossy appearance.
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.
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19 Pasta Dishes That Taste Like You Spent Hours (You Didn’t)

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19 Pasta Dishes That Taste Like You Spent Hours (You Didn’t). Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Pasta lovers, get ready—these 19 pasta dishes are way too delicious to save just for summer. You’ll find refreshing pasta salads with peaches, hearty casseroles, cheesy mac and cheese, and indulgent crockpot creations like garlic parmesan chicken and creamy Rotel spaghetti. From creamy, chilled macaroni salads like the zesty Mexican version to comfort-food favorites like slow cooker lasagna and turkey bolognese, there’s something here for every craving and cooking mood. These easy, flavor-packed meals bring serious variety to the table—warm or cold, light or rich—and prove pasta never goes out of season. You’ll want to try them all. Get All The Recipes: 19 Pasta Dishes That Taste Like You Spent Hours (You Didn’t)