Indulge in our mouth-watering collection of cookie recipes that are sure to have you reaching for more! Cookies are the ultimate comfort food, with simple yet irresistible flavors that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Plus, they require minimal ingredients and leave little to no mess in the kitchen. For those conscious about their diet, we also have vegetarian options that are lighter on calories but still bursting with flavor. So, make sure to bookmark our blog and keep coming back for more delectable ideas to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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1.
Cranberry-Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients:
● ½ cup butter, softened
● 1 cup white sugar
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 1 egg
● 1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
● 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
● 2 tsp baking powder
● 1 tsp baking soda
● ½ tsp salt
● 1 cup fresh cranberries
● 1 tsp ground cinnamon
● 1 tbsp orange zest
● ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 35°F (190°C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, egg and pumpkin. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into mixture until well blended. Cut the cranberries in half and stir into mixture along with the orange zest and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
2.
One and a Half Minute Cookies
Ingredients:
● ½ cup butter
● 2 cups white sugar
● ½ cup milk
● 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
● ½ cup peanut butter
● ½ tsp vanilla extract
● 3 cups quick cooking oats
Instructions:
1. Bring margarine, sugar, milk and cocoa to boil. Let boil for exactly 1 minute and 30 seconds.
2. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and peanut butter. Then stir in oats.
3. Quickly drop by large tbsp onto wax paper laid on top of newspaper. Let cool, peel from paper and turn over to finish drying.
4. Store in closed container.
3.
Glazed Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 package devils food cake mix
2 eggs
½ cup shortening
¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tbsp water
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat an egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to ⅛-inch thickness. Cut with 2½-in cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
2. Bake at 350 degrees 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
3. In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in food coloring. Lightly spread on to cooled cookies. Let’s stand until glaze is set.
4.
Earthquake Cookies
Ingredients:
● 1 package devils food cake mix
● 2 eggs
● ½ cup shortening
● ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
● 1 tbsp water
Instructions:
1. Mix cake mix, eggs, shortening, and water in medium size bowl; mix with a spoon. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Shape dough into balls, roll in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 35°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes; or until brown.
5.
Mom’s Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
● 1½ cups all-purpose flour
● ½ tsp baking soda
● 1 tsp salt
● ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
● 1½ cups quick cooking oats
● 1 egg
● 1 cup packed brown sugar
● ½ cup vegetable oil
● ½ cup of milk
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● 1 cup raisins
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shift the flower together with the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the oats. Combine the other ingredients and add them to the flour mixture, stirring thoroughly.
2. Drop by tablespoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.
6.
Butterscotch Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:
● 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
● ¾ cup packed brown sugar
● ¼ cup sugar
● 2 eggs
● 3 cups quick-cooking oats
● 1½ cups all-purpose flour
● 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
● 1 tsp baking soda
● 1 cup raisins
● ½ cup butterscotch chips
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs; mix well. Combine the oats, flower, dry putting mix and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins and butterscotch chips (dough will be stiff).
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
7.
Fried Cookies
Ingredients:
● 2 eggs
● ¼ cup white sugar
● 2½ tbsp shortening
● 2½ tbsp brandy
● 2 tsp anise seed (optional)
● ¼ tsp salt
● 2 cups all-purpose flour
● 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
● ⅓ cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl beat together eggs and sugar until thick and light-colored. Then beat in shortening, brandy, anise seeds (optional) and salt. Beat in flour gradually.
2. On a floured surface, knead dough into a smooth ball. Divide ball into two equal pieces, wrap in wax paper and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3. Roll one piece of dough into a rectangle approximately 12 x 15 inches. (The other piece of dough should be left in refrigerator until ready to be rolled.) Using pastry wheel, cut dough into strips 6 x 1 inches.
4. Make a vertical slit in top ⅓ of the strip and draw the bottom end of it through or tie a knot in the center. Repeat with remaining dough and set aside.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 360°F (185°C). Deep fry strips until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, cool, and sprinkle heavily with confectioners’ sugar.
8.
Finnish Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
● ¾ cup of butter (no substitutes), softened
● ¼ cup sugar
● 1 tsp almond extract
● 2 cups all-purpose flour
● 1 egg white
● 2 tbsp sugar
● ¼ cup ground almonds
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in extract. Add 1¼ cups flour; mix well. Knead in remaining flour. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
2. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Cut with a small cookie cutter (1½ to 2 inches); place on ungreased baking sheets. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over cookies. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
3. Bake at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Special Tips for Baking Cookies
Here are five tips to make your cookies even better:
1. Use high-quality ingredients: Better quality ingredients will result in better-tasting cookies. Use high-quality flour, butter, sugar, and other ingredients to ensure your cookies taste amazing.
2. Chill your dough: Chilling your dough helps your cookies hold their shape while baking and results in a chewier texture. It also allows the flavors to meld together for a more flavorful cookie.
3. Don’t overmix: Over-mixing can lead to tough cookies. Mix the dough until it just comes together and then stop. Overworking the dough will cause the gluten to develop, resulting in tough cookies.
