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Matcha cookies -

These matcha cookies look incredible and taste fantastic, too! Browning the butter in a pan adds to the soft gooey texture, and the flavor of the matcha contrasts perfectly with the sweet white chocolate chips.

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Butter pecan cookies -

These buttery, brown sugar cookies are salty and sweet thanks to the added maple syrup and pecan nuts.

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No-bake oatmeal cookies -

These easy-to-make cookies are almost impossible to get wrong! Simply heat a combination of sugar, cocoa powder, butter, and milk in a pan before stirring in peanut butter and oats. Let them cool and harden and you've got delicious no-bake cookies.

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Strawberry shortcake cookies -

These soft, fluffy cookies use fresh strawberries in the mix and are stuffed with a sweet cream cheese filling.

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Chocolate crinkle cookies -

These thick, fudgy cookies achieve their dramatic crinkles by being rolled in powdered sugar (twice!) after spending a couple of hours chilling in the refrigerator before baking.

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Snickerdoodles -

These classic sugar cookies are made extra chewy by adding cream of tartar to the dough. They're rolled in cinnamon sugar to finish.

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Lemon butter cookies -

These lemon butter cookies offer the perfect contrast between sweetness and tartness. Roll the dough balls in regular sugar before baking to create those satisfying crinkles, and dust with powdered sugar to finish.

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Ricotta cookies -

These Italian cookies include ricotta in the dough and simply melt in your mouth. They are traditionally decorated with a simple icing and whatever fun sprinkles you have on hand.

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Coconut macaroons -

Macaroons look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make. They consist mainly of egg whites, sugar, and shredded coconut. Dip them in dark chocolate for the most delicious of treats.

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Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies -

Whether it's pumpkin season or not, why not throw that leftover can of pumpkin puree into your cookie dough to make them extra moist and chewy? You can add pumpkin spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, along with chocolate chips for the full fall experience.

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Ghriba -

These Moroccan almond cookies go perfectly with a traditional mint tea. Their crumbly texture comes from the replacement of flour with ground almonds.

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White chocolate and cranberry cookies -

This variation on the classic cookie combines the dream team of white chocolate with red berries. The chewy dried cranberries are a satisfying addition to the texture.

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Birthday cake cookies -

These cute cookies are incredibly simple, made using a box of vanilla cake mix along with butter and eggs, and, of course, rainbow sprinkles.

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Skillet cookie -

This recipe straddles the line between cake and cookie in the best possible way. The cookie dough is more like that of a chewy blondie, and is baked in a skillet so it can be served warm with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.

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Maple-dipped shortbread cookies -

These simple shortbread cookies are dipped in a maple syrup and powdered sugar glaze. You can also sprinkle with crushed pecans to finish them off.

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Gingersnap cookies -

A good gingersnap cookie should be spiced, sweet, and extra chewy. Molasses and dark brown sugar are the key ingredients.

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Red velvet white chocolate chip cookies -

These cookies take all the moist chocolatey deliciousness of red velvet cake and add in a mountain of white chocolate chips.

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Hamantaschen -

Hamantaschen are traditional cookies usually made to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim. The shortbread dough is filled with a fruit compote and pinched into a triangular shape.

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Peanut butter stuffed cookies -

Not only are these cookies stuffed with peanut butter, the dough also marries the complementary flavors of chocolate and coffee. Perfection!

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Brookies -

It's a layer of soft gooey cookie dough on top of a fudgy brownie base. Who could say no?

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Alfajores -

Alfajores are a sandwich cookie made with soft shortbread and filled with dulce de leche. They originated in the Middle East but were brought to South America by the Spanish, and are now most popular in Argentina. They can be dusted with powdered sugar or rolled in coconut.

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Flourless fudge cookies -

These fudgy cookies are soft and gooey on the inside, and crispy on the outside. You'd never guess they don't contain flour or butter! The combination of powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and egg whites stabilizes the structure, and you can stuff them full of chocolate chips.

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Thumbprint cookies -

Thumbprint cookies use a buttery dough similar to shortbread. Separate into balls and gently press your thumb to create an indentation in the middle, which is traditionally filled with a fruity jam.

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Alternative thumbprint cookies -

For a twist on the classic, try filling the cookie with chocolate and nuts or lemon curd.

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Linzer cookies -

These classic sandwich cookies, similar to Jammie Dodgers in the UK, are usually filled with strawberry jam. The cutout on the top cookie lets the jam peek through for an adorable aesthetic.

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Edible cookie dough -

Cookie dough is delicious, but it's not particularly safe or appetizing to eat raw eggs. This version is made without the egg, so you can snack away with peace of mind!

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Maamoul -

These Middle Eastern shortbread cookies are stuffed with dates or nuts. They are traditionally enjoyed during holidays such as Eid.

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S'mores cookies -

Who doesn't love s'mores? This recipe rearranges the simple ingredients into a delicious gooey cookie filled with chocolate and marshmallows.

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Something for everyone -

If you have a furry friend in the family, why not try making some cookies for them as well? There are countless dog-friendly cookie recipes out there to sample! Many are incredibly simple, such as these cute bone-shaped treats made from pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and flour. 

Sources: (Delish) (BBC Good Food) 

See also: Easy homemade dog treat recipes

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