31 Best Mother's Day Cookies Baked With Extra Love

For a sweet twist on the classic black-and-white cookies, Ree Drummond's homemade treats take pretty in pink to a whole new level. The glaze is easily made using food coloring.

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Picture a cross between lemon bars and ooey gooey butter cake. That's what you'll get with these dreamy bars. And they start off so simply with a box of cake mix.

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This cookie has everything you love about the classic dessert in one bite. In between buttery cookies, you'll find strawberry jam and buttercream.

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You can never go wrong with this classic. Ree's version are extra large and made with two types of chocolate―the exact qualities Mom would want in a cookie!

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What could be more spring than a flurry of butterflies? To recreate this marbled pattern, food coloring is swirled in icing before the cookies are dipped.

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Get two cookies in one! Get the fun flavors and cute sprinkles of sugar cookies in a crunchy biscotti. Don't forget the drizzle of sweet glaze, too. She'll want to dip them in her coffee immediately.

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These buttery, lemony shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good, especially with the sweet glaze. The delicate little patterns on top are from a cookie stamp.

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Chocolate lovers will swoon over these five-ingredient cookies. Just grab a jar of Nutella, eggs, brown sugar, flour, and chocolate chips, and get baking.

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Make her feel like a million bucks with these decadent shortbread cookies. The top layers of rich caramel and chocolate are a winning combo.

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It doesn't get more cheerful than a lemon dessert! These cookies have all that bright, citrusy flavor that will make Mom (and you!) smile.

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These classic cookies are known for their chewy texture, crisp edges, and the comforting flavors of oats, warm spices, and raisins. Ree's recipe yields over three dozen cookies, making it ideal to treat Mom and all of her friends.

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These old-school peanut butter cookies might remind you of the kind your mom made as a kid—criss-cross pattern and all! All the more reason to bake them up for Mother's Day this year.

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Linzers are not just for the holidays! These jam-filled cookies can be made any time of year. Just use flower-shaped cookie cutters to make them perfect for spring.

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From the sparkling sugar and pastel colors on the outside to the peach buttercream filling on the inside, these cookies are truly impressive. They'll look like a beautiful gift when wrapped up in mini baking cups.

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This crisp wafer cookies are just are tasty as they are fun! Enjoy 'em with a dusting of powdered sugar or use two to make an epic ice cream sandwich.

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These cookies are perfect for showing Mom how much you love her! The pretty pink icing will make her smile and the wonderfully tender sugar cookie will warm her heart.

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If your mom is a fan of coffee desserts, she'll love these homemade biscotti cookies that are infused with espresso! Just be sure she knows to dunk them in her coffee for even more coffee flavor.

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Every meal deserves something sweet including Mother's Day brunch. This is just the right kind of cookie. Why? Because they look and taste just like cinnamon rolls.

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What are cowboys cookies, you ask? Just a delightful riff conn chocolate chip cookies with tasty mix-ins that Mom will love including pecans, coconut, and cinnamon.

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A super duo of molasses and dark brown sugar makes these pretty oaty cookies chewy and soft. The dip of icing also adds just the right touch of sweetness.

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