20 Creative Cookie Recipes - Fun in the Kitchen - Ideas for the Home
Cookie Recipe #1: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
These classic chocolate chip cookies are a crowd favorite! They are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cookie swap with friends.
Cookie Recipe #2: Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Use a fork to make a crisscross pattern on each cookie, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Peanut butter lovers rejoice! These peanut butter cookies are rich, buttery, and packed with that irresistible peanut flavor. Enjoy them with a glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence.