Happy Friday, everyone! Today, we’re going to close Cookie Week with a bang. A 29-cookie bang, to be exact. That may seem like a big number to you but trust me, it’s paltry considering we have 130 pages of recipes in the Cookies section of our Desserts category.
That’s a lot of cookies, friends. Allow me a minute to get on my feet and give you a hearty standing ovation.
Okay, I’m done. All that clapping and hooting made me work up an appetite. Are you ready to dive into a bath of cookie goodness with me? Grab a glass of milk and jump in!
Let’s start with a mess of cookies with chocolate in them. For some folks, a cookie just isn’t a cookie without some kind of chocolate in it. If you feel the same way, then here are a few that’ll make you do the happy dance.
Clockwise from top left: Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies from twopeasandtheirpod, Zand Gebak from emmyd (photo by ericalea), Chocolate and Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies from mynameissnickerdoodle, Cowgirl Cookies from Bakerella, Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies from sundayrain, Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Spice Cookies from manda2177, Easy and Fast Chocolate Chip Cookies from breehester, and Muddy Buddy (or Puppy Chow) Cookies from Tracy (sugarcrafter).
As much as we all love chocolate, it’s hard to deny that there is an entire world of wonderful non-chocolate cookies that are no less enticing than their cocoa-laden brethren. Shortbread, spice cookies, sugar cookies, and even cheesecake cookies.
It’s almost enough to make one forget about chocolate for a while.
Top row, from left to right: My Version of the Lofthouse Frosted Cookie and Sugared Cranberry Pecan Shortbread from Noshings, and Harvest Apple Cookies with Brown Butter Glaze from sprinkledwithflour. Middle row, from left to right: Grandma Effie’s Molasses Kringles from mommiecooks, Butter Cookies from Karly Campbell, and Amy’s Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies from CarenG. Bottom row, from left to right: Cherry Cheesecake Cookies from taracooks, Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches from multiplydelicious, and Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies from Angela [YourEverydayMama].
Then there are the lesser-known cookies that sometimes don’t even look like cookies. They usually have exotic names like biscotti, palmier, or macaron. Like a mysterious, intriguing cousin from a land far away who talks with a delightful accent and dresses and accessorizes just a bit differently.
Then you bite into them and discover they’re every bit as yummy as everyone else.
(Not that I’d bite any cousin of mine.)
Clockwise from top left: Espresso Cinnamon Cream Cheese & White Chocolate Palmiers from cookincanuck, Malted Milk Macarons from daydreamerdesserts, Macaroons from britty, Orange Nut Biscotti from ivoryhut, Chocolate Chip Macaroons with Salted Candied Pecans from FrontierKitchen, Coconut Macarons with White Chocolate-Mango Ganache from The Culinary Chronicles, and Chocolate & Almond Biscotti from ericalea.
You didn’t think we’d forget our gluten-free friends, did you?
Clockwise from top left: Gluten Free Peanut Butter & Nutella Thumbprint Cookies from bell-alimento, Gluten Free “Molasses” Spice Cookies from elanaspantry, Gluten-free Chocolate Walnut Cookies from Apicosa (Erica), Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten-Free from glutenfreegirl, and Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies from ericalea.
And there you have it! 29 different ways to bring this wonderful Cookie Week to a close.
So what kind of cookie turns you into a cookie monster? Are you squarely in the “chocolate all the way!” camp? Do you like ‘em crunchy or chewy? Or are you like me—an equal opportunity cookie monster who will even snack on cookie dough when she thinks no one is looking? (Oh, please let there be someone out there who’s just as bad as I am.)
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll march into my kitchen and start baking my way through this post.
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Marla Meridith on 12.12.2010
Awesome cookie round-up!! Such a great holiday inspiration
Time to start baking.
Carol Adams on 12.9.2010
Bummer… Love all the cookies and intended to have a bake fest But have been recently diagnosed with diabetes… This adjustment and getting sugars under control is probably not the best time to be baking all this lusciousness and sweetness!
Stacy Haworth on 12.8.2010
I would like for my whole family to be together all of us at one time in one place wihtout any problems or drama.
mommiecooks on 12.5.2010
Holy cow! That’s a whole lotta beautiful and delicious looking cookies! I’m marking this page for a serious baking day!
kelly on 12.5.2010
THANK YOU FOR GLUTEN FREE COOKIE RECIPES!! it is hard to look at all that yumminess and know you can’t eat it. happy holidays!!!!
Susan: My Food Obsession on 12.5.2010
I am definitely going to have to try the Coconut Macarons with White Chocolate-Mango Ganache!!
ClovenHoofedHeifer on 12.4.2010
Fabulous post. Thank you !
joe on 12.4.2010
C is for cookie. me love cookies.
Sheri Crowder on 12.4.2010
I so want to bake right now! Thank for the ideas;-) I mentioned you on my blog, Ree. Love The Pioneer Woman!
Wendi B on 12.4.2010
Oh THANK YOU for including gluten-free options! This is my first Christmas with Celiac Disease and I am finding this time of year hard, although I’ve adjusted to the change without gluten easily. I love cookie exchanges and can’t participate this year, but I will be baking lots at home. But, thank you so much for thinking of those of us who can’t have wheat and gluten! Happy Cookie Baking!
Farmer's Wyfe on 12.4.2010
Now who’s gonna come clean this drool off my keyboard? Hello?
Buffi on 12.4.2010
These look amazing. I, however, am looking for a recipe for potato chip cookies sans chocolate chips. A previous friend who’s now deceased used to make them when I visited them in Minnesota about 20 years ago. I’ve tried many recipes, but they all fail to meet “Grandma Ruby’s” standard.
LadyJane on 12.3.2010
I’m sure I read somewhere that cookie dough has less calories than the baked cookies -f’real <3 . Any of you science types out there care to deny or confirm (and explain) that?
bttrflywmn on 12.3.2010
I love sugar cookies
dede on 12.3.2010
Where is the milk?
We love cookies! There are so many different ways and types to make and EAT!
Ginny on 12.3.2010
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the yummy cookies! I like them all ~ crsipy, chewy, nutty, etc. Yum!
Becky H on 12.3.2010
I made the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies for some guests a couple of weeks ago. They were a huge hit! I loved ‘em too and I don’t even like chocolate! Thanks, PW and tasty kitchen for such great recipes.
MOV on 12.3.2010
well……… I guess I can’t admit that I have been known to eat a stale “Chips Ahoy!” cookie from time to time.
I would bake all these cookies from your lovely photos, if only I had the time (oh, and a really good pair of black stretchy pants).
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Helen on 12.3.2010
If I had to choose, I’m probably going chocolate every time. But I too am open to anything and if it’s cookie dough, I’m testing it! Love spice and citrus in particular.
Noshings on 12.3.2010
I saw this post and immediately my brain started singing “C is for cookie and cookie is for me”
thaaaaaaaaaaaanks Erika lol
fine, I’ll go make cookies.
Lindsey Jones on 12.3.2010
I LOVE Sandtarts. I grew up eating them every Christmas and they are still my favorite!
Shaleen on 12.3.2010
WOW! Thanks for all the wonderful cookie recipes. I was just thinking that I should have a Christmas party for the girls and incorporate a cookie exchange. Now off to make my guest list!
Mary G on 12.3.2010
These all look fabulous, but I feel compelled to note that very few have ratings. I don’t mean to be a party-pooper, but just because a picture LOOKS pretty, doesn’t mean the cookie is going to TASTE good. Due to ingrediant cost and time involved, it would be helpful to feature only recipes have been reviewed by a minumum of 10 bakers who have actually made the cookies and not just commented on how good they look. I need recipes that have have been tried, tested, and true. Isn’t that what reviews, comments, and “mitt” ratings were developed for in the first place?
Natasha @ Saved by the Egg Timer on 12.3.2010
Wonderful! I plan to start baking tonight during our snow storm! I have a desire to give the macaroons a try this year, whish me luck!
Tracy on 12.3.2010
Thanks for featuring my muddy buddy cookies! I can’t wait to try the rest of these cookies!
sprucehill on 12.3.2010
Lots of great recipes for the holidays! can’t wait to get baking!
Heather (Heather's Dish) on 12.3.2010
i want to lie in a bed made of cookies after this week…
Tabitha (FromSingletoMarried) on 12.3.2010
wow – those cookies are beautiful – almost too pretty to eat. Almost…
See Nikki Cook on 12.3.2010
Erika,
Please know that you are not the only one–just 20 minutes ago I ate 3 frozen chocolate chip cookie dough balls. I have this false belief that if I only bake 1 or 2 dozen then freeze the rest, I won’t eat as many cookies. I think I prefer the frozen dough balls the actual baked cookies–I probably need an intervention–is anyone here willing to help???
Thanks for the great selection of cookies!
Nikki
Lola on 12.3.2010
I like cookies…period. Doesn’t matter what kind. And I have certainly been known to eat the cookie dough when I’m baking. Who can resist that? LOL!
Suzanne @ Window On The Prairie on 12.3.2010
Plain ole’ chocolate chip for me please. YUM! Suzanne
Paula - bell'alimento on 12.3.2010
Um obviously I shouldn’t comment before I’ve had my ESPRESSO…sigh I meant SCRUMMY ; ) xoxo
Paula - bell'alimento on 12.3.2010
Now this is a bath I’d LOVE to dive into : ) Super Scrumptious! Thank you so much for including my Gluten Free Peanut Butter & Nutella Thumbprint Cookies in such a scrummpy roundup!
Maria on 12.3.2010
These ALL look good!!!
bibliophile42 on 12.3.2010
I had to cut back on baking the last couple of years (finances), so now I only make about 10 different recipes. I always make caramels, World Peace cookies, rum balls, sables, and some form of molasses cookie, then I add new recipes. Last year I made Rugelach and they were a huge hit – I’ve already promised to make them again this year. I made two versions – one with chocolate and one with raisins. I especially love to make slice and bake cookies (I’ve been saving paper towel roll centers for a couple of months – they’re perfect for helping keep the shape in the fridge), and the Sugared Cranberry Pecan Shortbread just went on my list. Thanks, too, for the gluten free recipes. My cousin’s little girl is often left out of the cookie options because of her gluten allergy.
westmonster on 12.3.2010
Wow! Some of these look amazing! Thanks for a great list of things to do, cookies to bake…! I’m especially intrigued by the Cowgirl Cookies.
)! I do like a crunchy cookie, and a chewy cookie – but if it literally melts in my mouth – that’s when I fall in love!
But since you asked: I must say, the best cookie I have ever had is the Snowflake Cookie I posted a couple of days ago (it’s not my own recipe, so I’m allowed to say this
jessica on 12.3.2010
I’m a good old fashioned kinda gal, peanut butter, oatmeal cin., choc. chip and sugar cookies are just about the only types that I make!! This list def. gets my wheels turning though!!
Estela @ Weekly Bite on 12.3.2010
My cookie list just grew by about 30! Thanks for the inspiration!
Mrsjunior on 12.3.2010
Oh dear.
cindy on 12.3.2010
Wow, I’ve always wanted to try the palmiers, this might be the year. I too make about 50 recipes, each year I add a few and take a few off. I pre-make all my dough during the week. I freeze it with instructions on how to bake them. I then bake all weekend. I batch the cookies into the same oven temperature. I make the ones in the hottest oven first, then turn it down and bake the ones at a lower temperature. It is an assembly line. I line the table with parchment and containers. Once they are all cooled they are sealed up. I dip all of my apricots, oreos, potato chips, pretzels, etc on another day.
The last day I make trays, wrap them in cellophane and my hubby delivers them to the neighbors, the barber, the hair dresser, etc.
It is something I enjoy doing every year.
NG in NH on 12.3.2010
I’ll take one of each, please — thank you. :o)
Amanda on 12.3.2010
What a fantastic and mouth watering list… I think I have just found a goal for 2011… bake every single one of these!
Thanks!
Blessings-
Amanda
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on 12.3.2010
I already have about 50 cookies on my list. How can I possible add more?! Yet I find myself writing them down…
The Old Stone Wall on 12.3.2010
Thatsa lot of delicious looking cookies!