Sweet and Simple Cookies Perfect for Gifts or Dessert

Nothing says cozy and festive like a fresh batch of cookies! From classic chocolate chip to boozy bourbon treats, this roundup brings together easy, fun, and irresistible cookie recipes that everyone will love. Whether you’re baking for a holiday party, a gift, or just because, these cookies are guaranteed to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Copycat Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies

A close-up of three stacked chocolate chip cookies with a golden-brown, slightly crisp edge and soft center.
Copycat Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

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Recreate the famous Levain Bakery cookies at home! Thick, gooey, and loaded with chocolate, these cookies are crispy on the outside and melty on the inside.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies

Copycat Thin Mint Cookies

A tray of chocolate cookies topped with green icing and chocolate drizzle, placed on a white cloth next to a whisk and measuring spoons.
Copycat Thin Mint Cookies . Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Enjoy a homemade twist on the beloved Girl Scout classic. These thin cookies are chocolatey, soft, and topped with a smooth mint frosting.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Thin Mint Cookies

Cornflake Cookies

Close-up of several golden cornflake cookies with visible cornflake pieces on a parchment-lined surface.
Cornflake Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Sweet, crunchy, and chewy, these cornflake cookies are a fun and easy treat that pairs perfectly with coffee, milk, or tea.
Get the Recipe: Cornflake Cookies

Cornflake Wreath Cookies

Green cornflake wreath cookies with red candy decorations are displayed on a white plate, with a bowl of red candies in the background.
Cornflake Wreath Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Festive no-bake cornflake cookies shaped like wreaths, decorated with red candies for a holiday-ready treat everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Cornflake Wreath Cookies

Cotton Candy Cookies

close up of a cotton candy cookie on a white plate
Cotton Candy Cookies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget .

Bright, colorful, and chewy, these cotton candy cookies are a fun dessert that’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Get the Recipe: Cotton Candy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies

A close up image of a stack of cowboy cookies arranged on a serving platter with a glass of milk at the back.
Cowboy Cookies. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

Thick and chewy, packed with chocolate, pecans, and coconut. These cowboy cookies are the ultimate mix of flavors and textures for cookie lovers.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Cookies

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three cranberry chocolate chip cookies on a white plate, with scattered chocolate chips and cranberries on a marble surface.
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Chewy, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips, these cookies have bright pops of tart cranberries for a seasonal twist on a classic favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dulce de Leche Cookies

A stack of round, patterned cookies with a caramel filling and shredded coconut on top, displayed on a cooling rack and marble surface.
Dulce de Leche Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Butter cookie sandwiches filled with creamy, gooey caramel. These dulce de leche cookies are pure indulgence in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Dulce de Leche Cookies

Easy Nutella Cookies

Two large chocolate cookies are on a metal plate, with one cookie missing a bite. More cookies are visible in the blurred background.
Easy Nutella Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Soft, chewy, and chocolaty, these Nutella cookies come together quickly with just a few ingredients—perfect for sharing or sneaking a few for yourself.
Get the Recipe: Easy Nutella Cookies

Easy Thumbprint Cookies

A plate of thumbprint cookies filled with red jam, surrounded by a few more cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Easy Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Vegan and easy to make, these thumbprint cookies are filled with jam for a sweet holiday treat that everyone can enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Easy Thumbprint Cookies

Festive Chocolate Covered Oreo Christmas Cookies

Assorted chocolate-covered cookies decorated with Christmas themes, including trees, snowmen faces, bows, and festive patterns, arranged on a white plate.
Festive Chocolate Covered Oreo Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella .

Transform Oreos into a holiday treat with chocolate coating and festive decorations. These cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Get the Recipe: Festive Chocolate Covered Oreo Christmas Cookies

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