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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Cookie Recipes That Will Make You the Star of Your Next Bake Sale

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated January 20, 2026 · Published January 22, 2026 · Leave a Comment

    Bake sales are a great way to share delicious treats and make some money for a good cause. With these 18 cookie recipes, you can impress everyone with your baking skills and offer a variety of flavors that will appeal to all. From classic chocolate chip to unique combinations, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next event.

    Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Brown butter chocolate chip cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These cookies have a great combination of crunch and chewiness, featuring a soft, buttery center. A sprinkle of sea salt adds just the right touch to enhance the flavor.

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    Lemon Blueberry Cookies

    Lemon blueberry cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Lemon blueberry cookies are soft and chewy, filled with fresh summer flavors. With juicy blueberries and a tangy lemon glaze on top, they're hard to say no to!

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    Soft & Chewy Apple-Cinnamon Gingersnaps

    Soft & Chewy Apple-Cinnamon Gingersnaps
    Photo Credit: foodess.

    These cookies are incredibly chewy and soft, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Soft ginger snaps might sound like a contradiction, but they truly capture the essence of what makes cookies delightful.

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    Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Kitchen Sink Cookies.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Kitchen Sink Cookies are packed with chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and toffee, giving a fun twist to regular cookies. You can mix in your favorite ingredients to create a treat that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cinnamon Cookies

    A stack of cinnamon cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These shortbread cookies are perfectly baked and covered in a delicious cinnamon sugar blend. They're a great treat that everyone will love.

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    Chunky Brownie Cookies

    Chunky brownie cookies on a wire rack.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    Vegan chocolate brownie cookies are delicious and fulfilling. They offer a dairy-free and eggless take on classic chocolate brownies, featuring a special twist with two hidden ingredients.

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    White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

    White Chocolate Matcha Cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These cookies mix matcha powder with white chocolate chips, creating a chewy and buttery snack that everyone will enjoy. Even people who aren't fans of matcha will find these treats hard to resist.

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    Lemon Crinkle Cookies

    Lemon Crinkle Cookies.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    Vegan lemon crinkle cookies are a delight for anyone who loves lemon. They are soft, chewy, and packed with a bright lemon flavor, all without using eggs.

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    No Bake Cookies

    No bake cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These easy no-bake cookies come together in just 15 minutes. With chocolate, coconut, and a hint of salt, they use simple ingredients that everyone will love.

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    Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Photo Credit: food folks and fun.

    Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make and are dipped in chocolate and covered with sprinkles. They have a chewy outside and a soft center, making them a delightful treat.

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    Cocoa Powder Cookies Without Baking Powder

    Cocoa Powder Cookies Without Baking Powder
    Photo credit: always use butter

    These cookies come together quickly in under an hour, and you won't need any baking powder. Just grab some simple ingredients that you probably already have at home.

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    Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These chocolate chip cookies are loaded with pecans, cinnamon, and brown butter, giving them a rich sweetness with a touch of sea salt. They have a chewy outside and a soft, gooey center filled with chocolate and nuts.

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

    A chocolate chip cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and tasty, made without brown sugar or baking soda. Loaded with two types of chocolate chips and a touch of salt, they're sure to please everyone.

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    Cherry Cheesecake Cookies

    Cherry Cheesecake Cookies.
    Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

    Cherry Cheesecake Cookies blend the rich taste of butter cookies with creamy cheesecake, creating a delicious snack. This treat is sure to have everyone asking for the recipe.

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    Apple Crisp Cookies

    Apple Crisp Cookies
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    These apple crisp cookies are a tasty mix of chewy and crispy textures, packed with a warm apple spice flavor. They bring to mind the comforting taste of brown sugar apple crisp topping.

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    Heart-Shaped Cookies

    Heart-Shaped Cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    Heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are easy to whip up and come out soft and delicious. Once people taste them, they'll definitely want to know how to make their own!

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    Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

    Yellow cake mix cookies.
    Image credit: Urban Farmie.

    These cookies are easy to make and sure to please everyone. With just a simple cake mix, you'll create treats that will have everyone wanting the recipe.

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    Peanut Butter Cookies

    A peanut butter cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These cookies are loaded with peanut butter, giving them a rich flavor that feels like a treat. They have the satisfying taste of cookies while being hearty enough to feel like a snack.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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