8 Delicious Cookie Recipes That’ll Make You Say “Me Want Cookie”
‘Om nom nom nom’ is exactly what we have to say when we see delectable, fudgy cookies, and of course cookie recipes. Cookies are the perfect afternoon or, let’s be real, late-night snack that traditionally goes perfectly with a tall glass of milk. And instead of boring yourself with the same cookie packets from the supermarket, there’s a certain satisfaction that arises from baking them yourself.
The making of the dough is absolutely a heavenly process and has captured the hearts of millions with cookie dough ice cream and as other dessert flavors. Cookies have a special place in the soul, they remind us of after school snacks, a reward for playing well in the Sunday afternoon game, of having dinner at 6pm and wanting a snack at 8. But why limit the enjoyment of cookies to the beauty of childhood?
And these eight delicious cookie recipes are bound to make you want to bury your limitations of cookie enjoyment in childhood to all the time. You’ll be saying ‘me want cookie’ just like our favorite cookie monster in no time!
1. Neapolitan Butter Cookies
Who doesn’t love a good butter cookie? The heart and soul of the classic cookie recipes, butter cookies are the backbone and everything in between for the ultimate perfect cookie. Somewhat like the classic shortbread, these Neapolitan cookies from Sally’s Baking Addiction are perfect for those who love giving a little surprise to the tastebuds.
This cookie recipe calls for just one dough, they are simple to shape, are buttery and sweet, and fun with all the flavors of chocolate, vanilla and of course strawberry! To mix things up a bit, the creator suggests dipping the edges of the cookies in some melted chocolate! This creates a bitey taste to the cookie and makes them all that much more enjoyable.
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2. Super Soft Sprinkle Pudding Cookies
Yes, all those words do in fact belong together in one title and yes, we are excited. There’s something fun and playful about sprinkles. Topping ice cream and cakes with sprinkles make them taste that much better, and do not try to argue with us. And in these super soft sprinkle pudding cookies from Cookies and Cups mix the sprinkles straight into the cookie dough! These cookies are super simple to make, are loaded with a gorgeous vanilla flavor, and the surprise here is that instant pudding is included in the center of the cookie! Talk about a little party in the mouth!
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3. Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
The flavor of raspberry instantly reminds us of decadence and elegance, like other berries such as blackberry, blueberry, and strawberry. But raspberry has this tart, rich flavour about it that overwhelms the senses and leaves us with a little hint of luxury. Add this gorgeous fruit flavor with chocolate, and the tastebuds literally begin to dance.
These raspberry chocolate chunk cookies from House of Nash Eats are all kinds of luxury and decadence rolled into a beautiful cookie dough. This cookie recipe is absolutely perfect to add a little extra oomph to the classic chocolate chip cookie recipes and adds a little something extra to the whole experience of a classic chocolate chip cookie.
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4. S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ah, s’mores roasting over the open campfire. But how about s’mores roasting and coming straight out of the oven in a delicious s’mores inspired cookie recipe? S’mores are all kinds of delicious goodness and heavenly gooeyness. And when baked right into a cookie, they pull apart so magically that you’ll be left wanting more and more.
These s’mores chocolate chip cookies from Baker By Nature are thick, chewy, loaded with mini marshmallows and are perfect for those wanting an ooey-gooey cookie to munch on after dinner. The creator also suggests bringing the eggs and butter to room temperature, as melted or cold butter will not work as well for this recipe. To add that extra s’more replication to this recipe, add some graham cracker crumbs to the dough once shaped on the pan! These act as a garnish for the cookies and work wonderfully for presentation.
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5. Rocky Road Fudge Cookies
If you’re a fan of s’mores, then you’re likely also a fan of rocky road. Come on, chocolate, nuts, jelly, and marshmallow all mixed together to make some kind of bark? It’s absolutely delicious and we will not hear any arguments. The great thing about rocky road is that you can add anything you want to the mixture, but let’s be read, chocolate and marshmallows is certainly a must here.
These rocky road fudge cookies from Modern Honey are made with a rich chocolate cookie dough, topped with chocolate chips and melted marshmallows. Like, how can you possibly go wrong with one of these cookie recipes? To make these rocky road fudge cookies extra gooey and fudgy, the creator suggests wrapping the marshmallow completely by the cookie dough. This allows the marshmallow to completely melt and you’re left with stretchy goodness when you pull them apart.
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6. Pistachio Cookies
Pistachio is definitely one of those dessert nuts that you really just don’t mind popping into when biting into ice cream, a cookie, a nougat or a cake. Pistachio flavored desserts are like something out of heaven also. The delicate, soft pale green color absolutely pops in desserts and snacks, and are perfectly eye-catching.
These pistachio cookies from Dishes Delish are like little pale green clouds of flavor. They are soft and petite, giving us all the glories of a decadent dessert rather than an after school snack. They are made with cream cheese and the creator uses pistachio pudding mix to make the dough and capture that gorgeous color. Again, dip these cookies in some melted chocolate just to give them that extra bite, and they’ll look like something out of a magazine.
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7. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
No cookie recipes list is quite complete without an addition of peanut butter. And these gorgeous peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are the perfect way to combine two rich flavors of sweet and savory together. These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies from Also The Crumbs Please are thick, chewy and have crispy edges. So yeah, all that good stuff, and please save us some!
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8. Cookies and Cream Cookies
Try saying that title five times fast! Talk about a cookie-ception. Cookies and cream flavour inside more cookies? Excuse me what? And can we have 10 please? So let’s be honest. These cookies and cream cookies from Family Cookie Recipes look like something out of an old Disney cartoon.
Something like ‘the grey stuff’ from Beauty and the Beast, these look absolutely delicious in every way possible. Made with pudding mix and Oreo cookies, these are sure to be melting in your mouth the minute they step on your tongue.
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Which of these cookie recipes would turn you into the cookie monster? Let us know in the comments down below!
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