RecipesRaisin Oatmeal Cookies In my small neighborhood, my grandkids and their friends stop by throughout the day. I keep my cookie jar well supplied with these.
RecipesDipped Sandwich Cookies With a lemon filling and chocolate coating, these buttery sandwich cookies are often requested at my house, particularly for special occasions. —Jane Delahoyde, Poughkeepsie, New York
RecipesJumbo Molasses Cookies “These gigantic molasses cookies remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make,” remembers Joan Stull of Titusville, Florida. At nearly 4 inches across, they’re nicely spiced, delightfully chewy and bound to be noticed!
RecipesIcebox Honey Cookies My Grandma Wruble always had a batch of these cookies in the cookie jar and another roll in the refrigerator ready to slice and bake. Their honey and lemon flavor is delicious! —Kristi Gleason, Flower Mound, Texas
RecipesGlazed Butter Cookies These rich buttery cutout cookies are pretty enough to star on any holiday buffet. They taste as good as they look, too!
RecipesFancy Butter Cookies My husband and I enjoy these fancy cookies so much that we have a hard time not hiding them from guests! —Thara Baker-Alley, Columbia, Missouri
Recipes10-Cup Cookies My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of our favorite ingredients in every bite, whether it was chocolate, coconut, raisins or nuts. —Tracy Powers, Byron Center, Michigan
RecipesPeanut Butter Cookies My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how to make peanut butter cookies from scratch recipe. That was a real effort because Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used a little of this or that until it felt right. This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down! —Janet Hall, Clinton, Wisconsin
RecipesLemon Snowballs Cookie These crunchy little cookies are great for a light dessert. The bright taste of lemon makes them a winner!
RecipesFruitcake Christmas Cookies As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies —the taste actually gets better over time! —Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa
RecipesAnise & Wine Cookies My grandmother did not speak English very well, but she knew the language of great food. These wine cookies are crisp and best eaten after being dunked in even more wine.—Julia Meyers, Scottsdale, Arizona
RecipesGerman Christmas Cookies This little spice cookie tastes very European and is similar to Pfeffernüsse or “peppernut.” We make ours with cozy spices, anise flavoring, almonds and candied citron. —Carole Mueller, Florissant, Missouri
RecipesItalian Rainbow Cookies My family has made these classic Italian rainbow cookies for generations, and this homemade version is so much better than the bakery version. They are always a special treat during the holidays or any time of year! —Cindy Casazza, Hopewell, New Jersey
RecipesGerman Chocolate Cookies When I want a cookie that’s as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add the right amount of mocha flavor. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
RecipesPeach Cobbler Cookies My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic ice cream sandwiches—just put some vanilla ice cream between two cookies for a delicious summer treat! —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
RecipesPumpkin Cookie Pops These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen