One Dozen Decadent (but easy!) Cookie Recipes to Try

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Time to step up your cookie game with some seriously decadent bites! Not Your Mama’s Magic Cookies are packed with all the good stuff, while Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Candied Orange offer a rich, irresistible combo. For a nutty treat, Butter Pecan Cookies and Pistachio, Coffee & Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies are the perfect choice. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic like Homemade Oreos or a fun, chewy Monster Cookie, we’ve got something that’ll make your sweet tooth swoon. Ready to bake?

Not Your Mama’s Magic Cookies

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magic cookies on parchment paper
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Magic Cookies live up to their name with a dream-worthy mix of coconut, crispy rice cereal, pecans, marshmallows, butterscotch chips, and melty dark chocolate. Every bite is a little crunchy, a little gooey, and absolutely irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Not Your Mama’s Magic Cookies

Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Candied Orange

Two chocolate chip cookies with diced orange pieces on top, placed on a cooling rack, with a slice of orange in the background.
Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average

Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies With Candied Orange bring together rich, fudgy chocolate and bright, sweet citrus for a match made in cookie heaven. It’s a two-for-one flavor punch that proves some duos were just meant to be.
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Butter Pecan Cookies

A plate of freshly baked pecan cookies, each topped with a whole pecan. The cookies are golden brown with a slightly crumbly texture. They are arranged on a red, polka-dotted plate.
Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average

Butter Pecan Cookies are a vintage classic that deliver 18 rich, buttery bites loaded with toasted pecans. Whether you share or keep them all to yourself is entirely your call—but don’t be surprised if they disappear fast!
Get the Recipe: Butter Pecan Cookies

Pistachio, Coffee & Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

pistachio coffee chocolate chip cookies on a wooden board with sea salt
Photo credit: Ambitious Kitchen

Chewy Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies bring together nutty pistachios, rich brown butter, and a hint of coffee for a next-level flavor experience. Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate, they’re just as good with your afternoon coffee as they are for a late-night snack.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio, Coffee & Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Homemade Oreos

Homemade Oreos stacked on a white surface with a blue napkin in the background.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Homemade Oreos take the classic sandwich cookie to a whole new level with rich dark chocolate cookies and a smooth vanilla crème filling. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for store-bought!
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Iced Oatmeal Cookies bring that old-fashioned charm with soft centers, chewy edges, and a warm kick of spice. Finished with a drizzle of vanilla icing, they’re the perfect balance of nostalgic and downright irresistible.
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Monster Cookies

Best Monster Cookies
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Monster Cookies are the after-school MVP, packed with peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and M&M’s for a soft, chewy bite every time. Whether you need an energy boost or just an excuse to eat more chocolate, these cookies deliver.
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Vegan Sugar Cookies

The image features nine cookies resting on a wire rack. Some cookies are decorated with orange icing and colorful star-shaped sprinkles. A white striped cloth is positioned next to the rack.
Photo credit: Love and Lemons

Soft-Baked Vegan Sugar Cookies by Love and Lemons have just a hint of lemon and a perfectly tender bite, making them a hit for any occasion. Dress them up with a simple cashew glaze or enjoy them as-is—either way, they won’t last long!
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Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies

overhead image of dark chocolate cranberry almond cookies
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies are thick, soft, and packed with bold flavors that make them an instant favorite. Rich dark chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy almonds come together for a cookie that’s anything but ordinary!
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Soft Almond Butter Cookies with Chocolate and Sea Salt

These almond butter cookies were SO good! Loved the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and that hint of chocolate and sea salt takes them to the next level! food desserts cookies
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Soft Almond Butter Cookies are pure comfort, with a rich, nutty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A dip in dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt take them over the top with the perfect sweet-salty combo.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread (Butter-Free)

Stack of Vegan Banana Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread is here to shake up your cookie game—no butter needed! With the perfect blend of sweet banana and crunchy pecans, these shortbreads are a guilt-free treat that still hits all the right notes.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread (Butter-Free)

PB&J Graham Cracker Thumbprints

Baking sheet filled with homemade Vegan PB&J Graham Thumbprint Cookies
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

PB&J Graham Cracker Thumbprints are the definition of baking bliss—just 1 bowl, 7 ingredients, and 30 minutes to pure deliciousness. Simple, sweet, and perfect for satisfying that peanut butter and jelly craving!
Get the Recipe: PB&J Graham Cracker Thumbprints

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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