15 Sweet Cookies You’ll Want to Bake Today

This set of cookies includes fruity, spiced, chocolate, and international-inspired flavors. From strawberry and sugar varieties to unique ingredients like tahini, sweet potato, and trail mix, these recipes explore soft, chewy, and crisp textures. Some are bars, some cut-outs, and others are stuffed for indulgence. Each description emphasizes taste, texture, and presentation.

Strawberry Pie Cookies

A plate of lattice-topped strawberry pastries on a woven mat with fresh strawberries and a wooden spoon nearby. A glass of milk is in the background. — Strawberry Pie Cookies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

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Soft cookie dough surrounds a strawberry filling. Baking produces tender, slightly thick rounds with lightly crisp edges. The filling remains juicy and sweet. Each bite combines cookie and fruity pie flavor.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Six strawberry-studded cookies cooling on a metal rack with a red cloth and a strawberry partially visible nearby. — Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Strawberries fold into soft, buttery dough. Baking produces tender rounds with slightly crisp edges. Whipped cream or glaze can enhance flavor. Each cookie evokes classic shortcake in miniature form.
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Strawberry Sugar Cookies

Soft sugar cookie dough incorporates strawberry flavor. Baking produces tender, thick rounds. Edges remain lightly crisp. Each cookie is sweet, fruity, and visually appealing.
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Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar cookie dough bakes in a single pan for thick, tender bars. Edges are slightly crisp while the centers remain soft. Bars slice easily for serving. Each piece offers simple sweetness and soft texture.
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Sugar Free Meringue Cookies

A wooden bowl filled with white, swirled meringue cookies sits on a beige cloth with more meringues in the background. — Sugar Free Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Egg whites and sugar substitutes whip into airy, crisp meringues. Baking produces delicate, light cookies that melt in the mouth. Each cookie is crisp on the outside and slightly chewy inside. Flavor is subtly sweet.
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Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

A cooling rack with chocolate cookies next to yellow flowers and two glass bottles of milk on a light surface. — Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Nutella-flavored dough uses sugar substitutes. Baking produces soft, tender rounds with slightly crisp edges. Chocolate-hazelnut flavor remains rich. Each cookie is sweetened without traditional sugar.
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Sweet Potato Cookies

Three chunky oatmeal cookies are stacked on a cooling rack, with the top cookie showing a bite taken out. — Sweet Potato Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Mashed sweet potato folds into spiced dough. Baking produces soft, thick cookies with chewy centers. Cinnamon and nutmeg enhance warmth and aroma. Each bite is tender and subtly sweet.
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Tahini Cookies

Close-up of several brown cookies with white sugar sprinkles on a cooling rack, one with a bite taken out showing the soft interior. — Tahini Cookies. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Tahini adds nutty richness to soft dough. Baking produces tender rounds with slightly crisp edges. Flavor is lightly savory and aromatic. Each cookie is unique and flavorful.
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Tasty Mars Bar Stuffed Cookies – Soft and Chewy

A group of cookies drizzled with chocolate are arranged on a cloth alongside chocolate chunks and crumbs. — Tasty Mars Bar Stuffed Cookies – Soft and Chewy. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Chocolate dough surrounds chopped Mars bars. Baking produces soft, chewy cookies with gooey centers. Chocolate and caramel melt slightly during baking. Each bite is indulgent and satisfying.
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Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

A stack of chocolate cookies topped with chopped nuts and drizzled chocolate, with more cookies, chocolate chips, and jars in the background. — Texas Sheet Cake Cookies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Chocolate dough flavored like Texas sheet cake bakes into soft, thick cookies. Frosting or drizzle can top them. Cookies remain tender with slightly crisp edges. Each bite has rich chocolate flavor.
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The BEST Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

A stack of star-shaped chocolate cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a plate, with a cookie cutter, cups of coffee, and a red napkin in the background. — The BEST Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Chocolate dough rolls for cut-out shapes. Baking produces tender cookies with lightly crisp edges. Shapes hold well for decorating. Each cookie balances rich chocolate with classic sweetness.
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The Best Coconut Pecan Cookies (Nutty And Chewy)

A plate of cookies topped with pecan halves and sprinkled with shredded coconut. — The Best Coconut Pecan Cookies (Nutty And Chewy). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Coconut and pecans fold into soft dough. Baking produces chewy rounds with lightly crisp edges. Nutty flavors combine with sweet coconut. Each bite is textured, chewy, and flavorful.
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Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Three peanut butter cookies with a crisscross fork pattern and coarse salt on top, arranged on a white plate. — Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Simple peanut butter dough forms tender, chewy cookies. Baking produces slightly crisp edges. Each cookie offers rich, nutty flavor. They are quick, soft, and satisfying.
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Tiramisu Cookies

Eight cookies with white icing and cocoa powder dusting are arranged on a pale pink cake stand. — Tiramisu Cookies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Coffee and cocoa flavor dough is filled with creamy mascarpone or cream cheese. Baking produces soft, tender rounds. Each cookie has layered coffee, chocolate, and creamy flavors. They are aromatic and indulgent.
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Triple Ginger Cookies

Three sugar-coated cookies are arranged in a row on a light-colored surface. — Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Dough incorporates ground, crystallized, and fresh ginger. Baking produces soft, thick cookies with slightly crisp edges. Flavor is bold and spicy. Each bite is aromatic and warm.
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