No on wants boring cookies! We are always on the hunt for unique cookie recipes that everyone will enjoy. And they are all super easy to make!
We have pulled together some of the best cookie recipes that are recipes you’ve likely never seen before. Who doesn’t love a good homemade cookie?
Some of our favorite non traditional cookies to make at home are oatmeal chocolate chip, red velvet cookies, peanut butter and jelly cookies and peanut butter chocolate cookies just to name a few.
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What are the six types of cookies
There are 6 basic types of cookie categories that most cookie recipes will fall under.
Those cookie categories are molded, drop, rolled, bar, refrigerator and no bake cookies.
Molded cookies are usually round in shape. Drop cookies are generally some of the easiest to make. No bake are perfect for any time of year but are popular during the warmer months and at Christmas.
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What flavors can i add to sugar cookie?
Sugar cookies can seem boring when they have nothing added to them, but you can change them just by adding in some flavorings.
Some of our favorite flavors to add to sugar cookies are lemon, peppermint or almond. This easy sugar cookie recipe is my wife’s go to and has a secret flavor ingredient in them. She has been making them for years.
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What can you add to cookies to make them better?
When your cookie dough is raw and has not been cooked yet, there are so many unique things you can add to the batter to make the delicious. There is no reason to ever eat boring cookies!!
Some of our favorite things to add to the dough are:
- sprinkles
- chocolate chips (think white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate etc)
- our favorite cereals
- nuts
- marshmallows
- small pieces of a candy bar
- crush up graham crackers
- brown butter instead of traditional butter
- salted caramel flavoring
- potato chips (yes!!)
- cream cheese (makes the cookies so smooth they melt in your mouth!)
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Unique Cookie Recipes
Never make another boring cookie. All of these unique cookie recipes are things you've never made before!
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
When I was a kid, grandma made the best Brown Butter Sugar Cookie recipe. And I found the old fashioned cookie's card the other day and decided to make a new batch of the best Christmas cookies!
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yes, pumpkin, oatmeal and chocolate chips make the perfect cookies. You will love these!
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Fun & Easy Baseball Cookies Recipe
These baseball shaped cookies are Oreos dipped in white chocolate.
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Easy No-Bake Patriotic Ice Cream Cone Cookies
These no bake cookies are fun to make, super easy and so festive!
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Black Bean Cookies - Peanut Butter Stuffed Chooclate Bean Cookies
Theseblack bean cookiesare stuffed with creamy peanut butter for a decadent and gooey center. They’re a healthier, nutritious and gluten-free way to indulge!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookiesare soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Chewy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this easy recipe is the perfect treat for lemon lovers!
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Cappuccino Cookies
Tender coffee flavoredcappuccino cookiesstudded with creamy white chocolate chips.
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Andes Mint Brownie Cookies Recipe
What's better than brownies, cookies and Andes Mints? When they all collide into one.
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Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Candied Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookiesare the perfect sweet and salty cookie! Bacon is quickly candied in the oven and then added to the best chocolate chip cookies recipe!
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Vegan Matcha Cookies
Thesevegan matcha sugar cookiesare soft, chewy and packed with green tea flavor! Super quick and easy to make and lightly topped with powdered sugar!
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Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Tender cookie dough surrounds cinnamon-sugar filling, and is then drizzled with sweet glaze in these super tastyCinnamon Roll Cookies. They’re one delicious little cinnamon sweet treat!
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Cheesecake Cookies
These delightfulCheesecake Cookieshave all the flavors of cheesecake in a cookie! Soft and chewy graham cracker cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and a fruity filling.
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Easy Marshmallow Almond Rocky Road Cookies
These soft & chewyChocolate Marshmallow Almond Rocky Road Cookiesare packed with crunch from the nuts and sweet, gooey melted marshmallows!
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Best Italian Christmas Cookies
A family favorite and tradition in our house are theseLemon Italian Cookiestopped with a sweetened glaze and colorful sprinkles that we change according to the holidays!
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Cucidati (Italian Fig Cookies)
Cucidati Italian Fig Cookiesfeature pastry dough wrapped around a warmly-spiced dried fruit filling. With glaze poured over top and rainbow nonpareils, these are quite the treat!
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Ghoriba Bahla (Moroccan Shortbread Cookies)
Made with sesame oil and sesame seeds, these crumblyMoroccan Shortbread Cookiesare not too sweet and just perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
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CHAI SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Chai Tea Shortbread Cookiesare gently flavored with warming spices and subtle notes of black tea. Buttery & crunchy, these elegant chai spiced cookies are easy to prepare and great with a cup of tea, especially on a cooler day.
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
TheseMexican Hot Chocolate Shortbread Cookiesare the perfect addition to your holiday baking ritual! Moist, tender, rich and ultra chocolaty with just a hint of spice, these will be the hit of any gathering.
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Maple Pecan Potato Chip Cookies Recipe
hisMaple Pecan Potato Chip Cookies Recipefeatures a deliciously balanced salty/sweet flavor profile and is easy to make! They’re perfect for any time of year, and are a fun addition to a festive holiday cookie tray.
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Bacon Fat Gingersnap Cookies
Bacon Fat Gingersnap Cookiesare a smoky twist on a classic gingersnap cookies recipe using bacon fat instead of butter.
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Cookies n' Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies n’ Cream Chocolate Chip Cookiesmade easy with cake batter, chocolate chips, and chocolate cookies. The perfect quick and easy dessert for anytime!
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Easy and Delicious Amaretti Cookies Recipe
With just a touch of Amaretto, that luscious almond-flavored liqueur, these wonderfulAmaretti Cookiesare perfect with a cup of tea at the end of a long day.
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Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Cookies
TheseRaspberry Lemon Cheesecake Cookieare THE cookie of summer! bright, tart, and sweet flavors in an easy to make treat.
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Toffee Bacon Shortbread Cookies | Crumb: A Food Blog
Can’t choose between sweet and salty? These easy slice-and-bakeToffee Bacon Shortbreadcookies with crispy bacon and toffee bits help to satisfy both cravings in one perfect buttery package!
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Cornflake Biscuits
Cornflake Biscuitsare the most fuss free cookies around! Simply oven bake these crunchy cornflake cookies for a fun recipe that is quick and easy!
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Cake Mix Valentine Cookies
Did you know you can make cookies using a cake mix? Super easy and they are delicious!
Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies
If you're looking for one of the best Christmas cookies, you're going to love these Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies. They're simple, funny and just perfectly delicious.
