1Sugar Cookies
Danielle DalyRee's favorite sugar cookies are the most popular Pioneer Woman cookie for a reason. They are a melt-in-your-mouth cookie (thanks to all that butter!) that are somewhere between a rolled cookie and a molded cookie. You use the bottom of a glass to shape them!
Get Ree's Favorite Sugar Cookies recipe.
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2Cowboy Cookies
Caitlin BenselHere's a real crowdpleaser! This type of cookie is chockfull of mix-ins: old-fashioned rolled oats, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes. And if you know their origin story, they're as American as they come.
Get the Cowboy Cookies recipe.
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3Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Caitlin BenselWhile regular oatmeal cookies are a classic drop cookie, these nostalgic treats are actually a cross between a refrigerator cookie and a molded cookie. They get their fantastic chewy goodness from a mixture of molasses and brown sugar.
Get the Iced Oatmeal Cookies recipe.
4Peanut Butter Blossoms
Will DickeyThese classic Christmas cookies are really good any time of year. They are molded cookies shaped into balls with your hands before being rolled in sugar and flattened with the simple sweetness of Kisses. No need to wait for any holiday to make them!
Get the Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe.
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5Chocolate Chunk Cookies
The Pioneer WomanChocolate chip cookies might be the most classic drop cookie there is! There are so many versions, but we love this one because you get more chocolate in each bite. Oh, and there's a secret ingredient that makes them even tastier: coffee!
Get Ree's Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe.
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6Crinkle Cookies
Brian WoodcockThese refrigerator cookies are sure to be a hit at any cookie swap! They are fudgy and chewy, and they will definitely satisfy a chocolate lover's sweet tooth. There's actually melted chocolate in the dough!
Get Ree's Chocolate Crinkle Cookies recipe.
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7Pinwheel Cookies
Caitlin BenselRefrigerator cookies are sometimes called "slice and bake" cookies and look no further than these for the best example! They require time and patience, but once you slice into that log of rolled dough to reveal the gorgeous swirls, it will be all worth it.
Get the Pinwheel Cookies recipe.
8Linzer Cookies
Hector SanchezSandwich cookies are double the fun! These classic cookies get their subtle nuttiness thanks to almond flour, which pairs perfectly with the raspberry jam in the middle.
Get the Linzer Cookies recipe.
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9Danish Butter Cookies
Will DickeyWant to make a fancy molded cookie? Try your hand (literally!) at piping. The flavors may seem simple, but they are end up being truly impressive once baked and served.
Get the Danish Butter Cookies recipe.
10Gingerbread Cookies
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11Peanut Butter Cookies
Caitlin BenselSome people may argue that peanut butter is best in a sandwich, but who needs that kind of negativity in their life? Especially when it's the main ingredient in these crosshatched cookies!
Get the Peanut Butter Cookies recipe.
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12Biscotti
Bridget EdwardsThis is definitely the most dunkable cookie on the list! Biscotti are technically molded cookies because large logs are shaped and baked before being sliced and baked again. There's nothing quite like that extra crunchy texture!
Get the Biscotti recipe.
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13Thumbprint Cookies
Johnny MillerMolded cookies with a jewel-colored center, thumbprints are a classic treat. Speaking of classic, Ree's version has the delicious combo of almond and raspberry, making them practically irresistible.
Get Ree's Almond-Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies recipe.
14Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Brian WoodcockDrop what you're doing right now and make these drop cookies ASAP! They are a bite-sized version of Ree's super popular chocolate sheet cake. The smaller size also means they bake faster, which also means you can eat them faster.
Get Ree's Texas Sheet Cake Cookies recipe.
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15Madeleines
Bridget EdwardsAre these drop cookies because the batter is dropped in a pan or are they molded cookies because of the pretty seashell shape? We're not really sure, but what we do know is that these delicate cake-like cookies are delicious with a warm cup of coffee or tea.
Get the Madeleines recipe.
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16Rainbow Cookies
Caitlin Bensel50% sandwich cookie, 50% bar cookie, and 100% delicious―we love these colorful treats. Get the flavors of almond, raspberry, and chocolate in every single bite.
Get the Rainbow Cookies recipe.
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17Orange Shortbread Cookies
Julie DeilyWhile some shortbread cookies are rolled and cut out, this citrus-scented version is the refrigerator slice-and-bake kind. The otherwise simple shape gets an upgrade with drizzles of both white and dark chocolate.
Get the Orange Shortbread Cookies recipe.
18Snickerdoodles
Sommer CollierAnother classic molded cookie that's a must-have in your recipe repertoire is the snickerdoodle. They get their tell-tale tang from cream of tartar in the dough and that spicy kick on the outside is from a lot of cinnamon.
Get the Snickerdoodles recipe.
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19Breakfast Cookies
Caitlin BenselYou can't feel bad about craving cookies for breakfast when these are made for it! These drop cookies are packed with oats, dried cherries, and pumpkin seeds for nutrition and their delicious taste, of course.
Get the Breakfast Cookies recipe.
20Spritz Cookies
Danielle DalyDid we almost forget a category of cookies? Spritz are often referred to as pressed cookies because (you guessed it!) they are pushed out of a cookie press into fun shapes. The classics are trees but why stop there? Make these almond-flavored butter cookies any time of year with other shapes.
Get the Spritz Cookies recipe.
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