Baking cookies with the kids is a great way to spend quality time together and create sweet memories. These timeless cookie recipes are easy to make and perfect for sharing with loved ones. From classic oatmeal raisin to fun blueberry thumbprints, there’s something here any kid or adult will enjoy.
Easy Thumbprint Cookies
These easy thumbprint cookies are great for baking with kids. Simple to make with just a few ingredients, they are perfect for a fun baking session together.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chewy and soft, these oatmeal raisin cookies are filled with rolled oats and plump raisins. A wholesome treat that everyone will enjoy.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
This simple recipe for peanut butter cookies is full of rich peanut butter flavor and made in the classic criss-cross style. A soft and chewy cookie that peanut butter lovers will adore.
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Blueberry Thumbprint Cookies
These blueberry thumbprint cookies combine a soft, chewy base with a slightly sweet fruity filling. They are a healthy dessert option that’s easy and fun to make.
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Carrot Cake Cookies
These carrot cake cookies, made with oats and whole wheat flour, are packed with raisins, walnuts, lemon zest, and ginger. Drizzle them with almond butter cream cheese topping for a true carrot cake bite. Perfect for a special treat without added sugar or butter.
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are an easy treat. Made with almond pulp and simple ingredients, they are a great afternoon snack that everyone can enjoy.
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
These black bean cookies are stuffed with creamy peanut butter for a gooey center. A healthier way to enjoy a treat with a decadent twist.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are a great fall dessert, but with pumpkin available all year, they can be made any time. Quick to make and full of pumpkin spice flavor, they are perfect for a fun baking session.
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Pignoli Cookies
If you love almond paste desserts, these classic Italian pignoli cookies are a must-make. This version replaces egg whites but still delivers a chewy almond-flavored cookie with a crunchy pine nut top.
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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Your favorite chocolate chip cookie with a chewy center, crispy edges, and gooey chocolate chips. Adding sweet tart cranberries makes them even better. A fun and tasty baking project.
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Cranberry Orange Biscotti
This cranberry orange biscotti recipe features crisp edges and a buttery texture. Fresh cranberries and orange flavor make these cookies perfect for dunking in tea or coffee. A great addition to your cookie baking lineup.
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Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
With their thick and chewy texture, these chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies are a fun spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Buttery chopped macadamia nuts make them extra special and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These chocolate chunk cookies are free of gluten, grains, and dairy but taste just like the real thing. With a few easy ingredients, you can have them ready in no time. Great for anyone looking for a classic cookie without the usual allergens.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.