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26 Best Spring Cookies That Are as Sweet as the Season

Celebrate warmer days with a warm cookie!

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Caitlin Bensel

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The smell of spring is unmistakeable. It's a cheerful combination of fresh rain, blooming flowers, and, if you're a baker (or have a sweet tooth), spring cookies! After all, what better way to celebrate warmer days than with a warm cookie? With the return of spring fruits and veggies like zesty lemon and crunchy carrots, there's no reason not to bake all the spring desserts under the sun—spring cookies included.

So many of these ideas would make for amazing Easter cookies, Mother's Day cookies, as well as favors for bridal showers and weddings. But heck, do you really need an excuse to make cookies? They bake up so fast, you can just whip up a batch anytime you feel the urge for a little something sweet to go with your afternoon coffee. There's even a recipe included here with coffee in the cookie for a double shot of deliciousness.

With classic options like Ree Drummond's favorite sugar cookies, a bite-sized take on her famous chocolate sheet cake, and plenty of fruit-forward sweetness, it's hard to know where to start first. That's where this list comes in! We've rounded up our favorite spring cookies, so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the fresh spring weather and a fresh batch of cookies. Lemon desserts, strawberry desserts, and plenty of chocolate desserts for good measure–they're all bite-sized and ready to bake no time.

1

Lemon Meltaways

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C.W. Newell

Just as the spring sun melts the snow, these bright cookies will melt in your mouth. They're light, bright, and topped with a simple glaze made of lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar for extra zing.

Get Ree's Lemon Meltaways recipe.

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2

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

spring cookies no bake peanut butter cookies
Will Dickey

As satisfying as spring baking can be, sometimes you just want to step away from the oven. That's where these no-bake cookies come in. They're the perfect blend of sweet and salty, thanks to quick oats, pretzels, and a creamy peanut butter mixture that binds the chewy-crisp cookie together.

Get the No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies recipe.

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3

Soft Sugar Cookies

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C.W. Newell

Spring is all about the simple things, like these super-soft sugar cookies. With crisp edges and a delicate center, they're just as tasty as your favorite treat from a bakery.

Get Ree's Soft Sugar Cookies recipe.

4

Bird's Nest Cookies

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Antonis Achilleos

Between the cheery chicks and pastel chocolate eggs, these creative cookies scream spring! Believe it or not, chow mein noodles coated in a white chocolate-peanut butter mixture make up the crunchy "nest" base.

Get Ree's Bird's Nest Cookies recipe.

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5

Chocolate Chip Cookies

spring cookies chocolate chip cookie
Will Dickey

You can't go wrong with a classic chocolate chip cookie any time of the year, spring included. These crisp cookies are made with two types of chocolate for a soft, melty center.

Get Ree's Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

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6

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

spring cookies lemon shortbread
C.W. Newell

Thanks to both lemon zest and juice, these cookies burst with a bright, buttery flavor and delicate texture. They're perfect with afternoon tea or coffee!

Get the Lemon Shortbread Cookies recipe.

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7

Italian Peach Cookies

spring cookies italian peach
Will Dickey

Have you ever seen such a cute cookie? These are easier to make than they look, and you don't have to worry about finding fresh peaches either. They rely on preserves for a treat any time of year.

Get the Italian Peach Cookies recipe.

8

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

spring cookies iced oatmeal
Caitlin Bensel

Old-fashioned cookies are always a good idea! Bake up a batch of nostalgia with these iced oatmeal cookies for a bite of spicy and sweet.

Get the Iced Oatmeal Cookies recipes.

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9

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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Caitlin Bensel

Want a bite of pure sunshine? Make this citrusy twist on a classic drop cookie. They're a perfect balance of tart and sweet, thanks to a healthy dose of powdered sugar baked on the outside.

Get the Lemon Crinkle Cookies recipe.

10

Millionaire's Shortbread

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Danielle Daly

Strike it rich this spring with these decadent bars! Layers of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate make for an irresistibly good bite that gets a boost from a sprinkle of flaky salt on top.

Get the Millionaire's Shortbread recipe.

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11

Butterfly Sugar Cookies

butterflies spring cookie recipe
Con Poulos

These marbled cookies are easier than they look! And if you love butterflies as much as Ree does, they will be the perfectly sweet way to celebrate the season.

Get Ree's Butterfly Sugar Cookies recipe.

12

Carrot Cake Cookies

carrot cake spring cookie recipe
Will Dickey

An easier and faster way to make carrot cake? We're so here for it! The great thing about carrots is they are found all year round, but they are particularly tasty with the new spring harvest. Make them even better by smothering the cookies in cream cheese frosting.

Get the Carrot Cake Cookies recipe.

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13

My Favorite Sugar Cookies

my favorite sugar spring cookie recipe
Danielle Daly

This classic sugar cookie recipe is perfect for any spring occasion, whether it's Easter, Mother's Day, or any time you just want a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Get Ree's Sugar Cookie recipe.

14

Cake Mix Cookies

cake mix spring cookie recipe
Will Dickey

Want a tasty shortcut so you can enjoy the spring weather faster? Use some boxed cake mix! Then add some fun pastel-colored sprinkles and get ready to snack before you know it.

Get the Cake Mix Cookies recipe.

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15

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

texas sheet cake spring cookie recipe
Brian Woodcock

Ree makes her famous sheet cake for practically every occasion, so why not take a cue from her and make these cookies for your next spring event? They are studded with pecans and glazed with chocolaty sweetness.

Make Ree's Texas Sheet Cake Cookies recipe.

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16

Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies

coffee chocolate chunk spring cookie recipe
Ralph Smith

Coffee fans, rejoice! These mocha-flavored bites will add a spring in your step thanks to the heaping dose of instant coffee granules. With chocolate inside and out, you can't go wrong making these any time this season.

Get Ree's Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe.

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17

Lemon Bars

lemon bars spring cookie recipe
Con Poulos

Want to brighten up your spring day? Add a burst of lemon flavor with these easy lemon bars. They are so good that Ree says they disappear within minutes of serving!

Get Ree's Lemon Bars recipe.

18

No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

no bake chocolate oatmeal spring cookie recipe
Caitlin Bensel

Getting hot outside? Give your oven a break with these classic no-bake cookies. Filled with oatmeal, peanut butter, and coconut, you'll love every chewy bite and definitely won't miss the heat.

Get the No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies recipe.

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19

Blueberry Bars

blueberry bars spring cookie recipe
Caitlin Bensel

Spring means berry season is starting! This recipe uses a quick jam filling and is flexible if you can only find frozen blueberries when they aren't in season. You'll get a delicious blueberry burst with each bite.

Get the Blueberry Bars recipe.

20

Madeleines

madeleines spring cookie recipe
Bridget Edwards

Um hello, is there anything more perfect for a spring tea party than classic French madeleines? You'll need a special pan, but they are worth it. They are as pretty as they are tasty!

Get the Madeleines recipe.

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