17 Zesty Cookies You’ll Bake Again and Again

From bright lemony treats to festive holiday favorites, this cookie roundup is packed with recipes that are easy, fun, and utterly delicious. Whether you’re baking for a party, a seasonal celebration, or just because, these cookies are sure to delight every sweet tooth. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready to make some magic in the kitchen.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

A white rectangular plate with seven round cookies containing visible poppy seeds, next to a lemon, a sprig of lavender, and a white towel with yellow stripes. — Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

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Crisp, zesty cookies with a nutty pop from the seeds. Perfect for a light snack or afternoon tea.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

A plate of lemon cookies topped with white icing and lemon zest, garnished with lemon wedges, next to a glass of milk and a whole lemon. — Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Soft, slightly tangy cookies with a subtle sweetness. Easy to make, impressive to serve, and perfect for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

A stack of round sugar cookies with white icing and lemon zest on top, surrounded by more cookies on a light surface. — Lemon Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

Buttery, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. These lemon shortbread cookies are a simple, classic favorite everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies

Bright, zesty, and just a little sweet with a crisp bottom and soft top. A refreshing take on a classic sugar cookie.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemonade Cookies

A white plate filled with round, light-colored cookies sits on a striped pink and green tablecloth. — Lemonade Cookies. Photo credit: Little Frugal Homestead.

Soft, refreshing cookies with the sunny flavor of lemonade in every bite. Perfect for summer snacking or a sweet treat any time of year.
Get the Recipe: Lemonade Cookies

Limoncello Italian Wedding Cookies

Powdered sugar-coated cookies are stacked with a bite taken out of the top one, surrounded by whole lemons and white flowers. — Limoncello Italian Wedding Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Bite-sized Italian treats with a subtle limoncello flavor. Sweet, tender, and always a hit at family gatherings or holiday parties.
Get the Recipe: Limoncello Italian Wedding Cookies

Linzer Cookies

Round sandwich cookies with a star-shaped cutout filled with red jam, dusted with powdered sugar, are arranged on a wooden surface next to a bowl of jam. — Linzer Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Classic almond cookies sandwiched around a tart raspberry filling. Buttery, slightly sweet, and perfect for holiday trays or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Linzer Cookies

Lofthouse Cookies Recipe

Sugar cookies with pink frosting and colorful sprinkles are arranged on parchment paper, with a small bowl and scoop of sprinkles nearby. — Lofthouse Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: xoxo Bella .

Soft, cakey cookies topped with sweet, creamy pink frosting. A perfect copycat recipe for those who love the bakery version at home.
Get the Recipe: Lofthouse Cookies Recipe

Magic Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies cooling on a black wire rack, viewed from above, with a marble surface underneath. — Magic Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Chewy, flavorful cookies packed with chocolate chips, walnuts, and shredded coconut. Easy, kid-approved, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Magic Cookies

Maple Bacon Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies with crispy, smoky bacon and sweet maple flavor. The salty-sweet combination will have everyone coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Cookies