Our 85 Best Cookie Recipes Will Inspire You To Get Baking ASAP

Cookie recipes might just be our favorite baking recipe (sorry, layer cake!). They’re easy to make, use just a few ingredients, and can often be made in under an hour — especially if you keep emergency cookie dough in the freezer at all times like our Test Kitchen editors. So if you need dessert inspiration ASAP, look no further than our round-up of the best cookie recipes of all time, including plenty of easy ideas (snickerdoodles, anyone?), unique treats (just wait ‘til you try the Gingerbread Wands), and so many different types of cookies that you’re bound to find something you’ll enjoy … batch after batch.

Nuts for peanut butter cookies or looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie? We’ve got you covered! Looking for festive Christmas cookies or spicy fall cookies to celebrate the season? We have a recipe for every holiday, celebration, or hey, just a Monday. If you run into any troubles along the way, we’re here to help, with guides on the best baking sheets you can buy, ideas for egg substitutes if you need ‘em, and of course, plenty of chocolate chip cookie baking secrets.

With so many delicious recipes to try, there’s absolutely no reason to skip dessert tonight. Plus, cookies are easy to share with friends and family — just wrap them in a cellophane bag and tie it up with a bow, or stack them in a cute jar, tin or box. After all, the more you give away, the more reasons you have to bake another batch.