14 best cookies cookbooks

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Raspberry Rye Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Toasted Sesame Cookies

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I'll have just one cookie'

In the world of baking, the cookie might just be the most beloved treat—and the most versatile. Whether they're an afternoon snack or the sweet ending to a meal, cookies are welcome anywhere and anytime. Our test cooks have worked to make foolproof versions of everything from your standard favorites, such as Classic Chewy Oatmeal Cookies, to a variety of new, creative, and fun options, such as Frosted Red Velvet Cookies and even a Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Rolled in powdered sugar before baking, chocolate crinkle cookies (often called earthquakes) feature chocolaty fissures that break through the bright white surface during baking.

Vanilla Bean-Apricot Sandwich Cookies

We loved the preserves' orange hue, so we cut a window into the top cookie with a small cookie cutter to allow for a peek at the bright filling inside.

Lemon Bars

We found that it was important to pour the warm filling over a still-hot crust to ensure that the filling cooked through evenly; you can prepare the filling while the crust bakes.

S'mores Blossom Cookies

To get a brûlee on the marshmallows without the burn, we ran the baked and topped cookies under the broiler until the marshmallows developed a toasty-roasty top.

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Sparkly Lemon Cookies

Giant White Chocolate Pecan Cookies

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Ombre Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Everyday Celebration Cookies

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Kid-Friendly Tutorials ✔️

Learn baking basics with easy-to-follow photographic tutorials.

Extra Simple Ingredients ✔️

Forget about fancy baking equipment and ingredients--these recipes keep things easy with 5-10 ingredients.

Kid-Tested Recipes ✔️

Whip up cookies, bars, muffins, quick breads, cakes, cupcakes, pies and so much more!

Sample Recipe: Pink Lemonade Layer Cake

The only question about this pink and yellow cake is whether it’s more wonderful to eat or look at!

Here's the Equipment You'll Need:

• 2 (9-inch) round cake pans
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment or mixing bowl and electric beater
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Mixing bowl
• Wire rack

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix the dry ingredients.
3. Add the butter.
4. Mix the wet ingredients.
5. Add half the egg mixture at a time.
6. Add the food coloring.
7. Bake for 25 minutes ( or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean).
8. Let cool.
9. Make Frosting.
10. Decorate!

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Raspberry and White Chocolate Ombre Cake

Sourdough

Granola Bars

Butterfly Cakes

Chicken and Leek Pie

Cherry and Chocolate Baked Alaska

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Sample Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed or a wooden spoon, beat together the butter and both sugars until light and creamy. This will take about 3 minutes if using an electric mixer or 5 to 6 minutes if creaming by hand. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add the dry ingredients, and beat at low speed until the dough comes together. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using, into the dough.

4. Using a medium (1½-tablespoon) cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls and drop them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.

5. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.

6. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

TIP:

To intensify the flavor of these cookies, before baking them, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours. This will let the flavors deepen.

Pro Tip: How to Make the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Some people prefer their chocolate chip cookies soft, while others like them crisp. Here are some tips on how to adjust the ingredients and baking times for various results to please every chocolate chip cookie lover:

1. For an ooey-gooey cookie: Add 1¼ cups of extra flour to the recipe. The outside will set long before the inside, making for a gooey center.

2. For a cookie with a golden brown: Crispy edge and a soft center, decrease the baking soda to ¼ teaspoon and add ¼ teaspoon baking powder. These cookies will spread more.

3. For a chewier cookie: Replace the all-purpose flour with an equal amount of bread flour.

4. For a thicker cookie: Place the bowl of dough in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes before scooping the cookies. The butter will solidify and prevent the cookie from spreading.

5. For a cakey cookie, omit the baking soda, but add ½ teaspoon baking powder to the dry ingredients.