15 Cookies That Aren’t Chocolate Chip but Totally Worth Baking
Chocolate chip cookies may be the classic, but there’s a whole world of sweet, buttery treats waiting to be discovered. These recipes prove that great cookies come in all flavors and forms.
You’ll find options that are chewy, crispy, and packed with surprises. Each one brings something special to the table, making baking feel fresh, fun, and absolutely worth it.
Dutch Chocolate Cookies
These Dutch Cocoa Cookies are truly incredible. They’re rich, dark, and full of chocolate flavor. The slice-and-bake method makes them super easy to prepare. Plus, using cocoa powder packs them with an intense chocolate taste without adding a lot of fat.
Get the Recipe: Dutch Cocoa Cookies.
Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This is the ultimate Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe you’ll ever need, delivering the perfect balance of texture and flavor. With a satisfyingly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center, these cookies offer a delightful contrast in every bite, making them an irresistible treat that stands out from the rest.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
M&M Cookie Bars
M&M Cookie Bars are a simple and fun treat that kids can help make! You can customize them for any season by using M&Ms from a seasonal package. For example, green for St. Patrick’s Day, or red, white, and blue for Memorial Day.
Get the Recipe: M&M Cookie Bars.
Apple Cookies
These Apple Cookies are so delicious. They are drop cookies, the easiest cookies you can make. The inside is soft and chewy, and the apples and nuts give them a nice, crispy crunch. Get the Recipe: Apple Cookies.
Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible charm of our soft and chewy molasses cookies, where each bite offers a delightful blend of rich, deep molasses flavor and a perfectly tender texture. These homemade treats are a cozy embrace for your taste buds, perfect for those who cherish the warmth of classic, comforting flavors.
Get the Recipe: Molasses Cookies.
Quick And Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
I’ve got a delicious recipe for you today – red velvet cake mix cookies! These cookies are so easy to make, use just three ingredients, and they’re absolutely delicious. They’re perfect for parties, Christmas cookies, Valentine’s Day cookies, or just as a sweet treat for yourself.
Get the Recipe: Quick And Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies.
Hershey’s Kiss Sugar Cookies
Soft and chewy Hershey’s kiss sugar cookies are a must-have during the holidays, offering a fun and festive twist on a classic favorite. This version skips the peanut butter, focusing instead on a buttery sugar cookie base topped with a melt-in-your-mouth Hershey’s kiss, making them both easy to bake and irresistibly delicious for everyone to enjoy!
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Pecan Sandies Day
These Pecan Sandies are an easy, amazingly buttery shortbread cookie loaded with pecans. They are a slice-and-bake cookie, so they are super easy. Make a batch today and try them out.
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Soft Apple And Salted Caramel Cookies
These Chewy Apple & Salted Caramel Cookies are probably my favorite Fall cookie recipes. I’ve been making these chewy cookies for a few years now, and I’m obsessed with its Fall flavors. Inspired by caramel apples, these staled caramel apple cookies are seriously delicious magic.
Get the Recipe: The Best Soft Apple And Salted Caramel Cookies.
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Soft, perfectly sweet, and irresistibly easy to make, these Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the best of two classic desserts. With their tender, buttery texture and a swirl of warm cinnamon sugar, these cookies capture the cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls in a bite-sized form, making them a favorite among both kids and adults alike.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies From Cake Mix
These strawberry cheesecake cookies with white chocolate chips are the perfect sweet treat! How to make strawberry cheesecake cookies from a cake mix that are so easy and delicious!
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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
These rich oatmeal butterscotch cookies (also known as oatmeal scotchies) are sweet and chewy, and so delicious you will not stop eating them. These oatmeal cookies with butterscotch chips will satisfy your sweet cravings with their buttery, caramel-like flavor and a touch of crunch from the old-fashioned oats. They make a hearty, sweet snack that is so easy to make. You’ll love the crunchy edges with a chewy interior and the way they fill your home with their cozy aroma while baking.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies
These gluten-free chocolate cookies are not only free of gluten but also dairy, making them a perfect treat for those with dietary restrictions. With their delightfully crispy wafer texture and rich chocolate flavor, they’re incredibly easy to whip up and taste so delicious that no one will even notice they’re missing the gluten or dairy.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies.
4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These flourless peanut butter cookies are a one-bowl wonder, making them incredibly easy to whip up in no time. Packed with ultra-rich peanut butter flavor, they’re the ideal treat for anyone who loves a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that’s both simple to make and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies.
Secret Ingredient Snickerdoodle Cookies
This snickerdoodle cookies recipe is simple to make but packs a delicious punch, thanks to a secret ingredient that takes them to the next level. With a recipe that yields a large batch, these cinnamon-sugar-coated treats are perfect for parties, bake sales or any occasion where you want to impress a crowd with soft, flavorful cookies that disappear fast!
Get the Recipe: Secret Ingredient Snickerdoodle Cookies.
