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    Home » Desserts

    21 Cookie Recipes That Will Make You the Star of Any Bake Sale

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated November 24, 2025 · Published August 5, 2024 · Leave a Comment

    Cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves, and they can really make you shine at any bake sale. From chocolate chip to oatmeal raisin, there's a cookie recipe for every kind of sweet tooth. These 21 cookie recipes are sure to impress and will have everyone coming back for more!

    No Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter

    No bake cookies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These no-bake cookies are simple to whip up and require no baking at all. They're perfect for any bake sale and will definitely impress everyone!

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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Oatmeal raisin cookies.
    Image credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These cookies are easy to make and really tasty, perfect for any bake sale. They're a classic snack that you might even enjoy for breakfast!

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    Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar

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

    These cookies are simple to whip up and perfect for any bake sale. You'll find yourself wanting to bake them again and again!

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    Lemon Coolers

    Lemon coolers on a wire rack.
    Image credit: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju.

    Lemon cookies are light and refreshing, making them a great choice to enjoy after a hearty meal. Their bright flavor adds a nice touch to any dessert spread.

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    Peanut Butter Cookies

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

    These peanut butter cookies are loaded with rich peanut butter, making them a delicious treat that's both satisfying and energizing. They're perfect for any bake sale and sure to impress everyone who tries them.

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    Cocoa Powder Cookies

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

    These Cocoa Powder Cookies are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Once you start eating them, it's hard to stop at just one!

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    Soft & Chewy Apple-Cinnamon Gingersnaps

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

    These cookies are simple to whip up and come out delightfully soft and chewy. They're sure to impress everyone at your next bake sale.

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    White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

    White Chocolate Matcha Cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    White Chocolate Matcha cookies are a treat for anyone who enjoys matcha. With their chewy texture and a tasty mix of matcha powder and white chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to impress!

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    Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

    Strawberry shortcake cookies.
    Image credit: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju.

    These simple cookies will brighten up your kitchen and are perfect for any bake sale.

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    Brownie Cookies

    A brownie cookie.
    Image credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This treat combines the best of both brownies and cookies, offering a rich and chewy texture. It's a delightful dessert that everyone will love.

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    3-Ingredient Nutella Cookies

    Nutella cookies.
    Image credit: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju.

    Nutella cookies are easy to whip up and perfect for any bake sale. With their rich chocolate flavor and soft texture, they're sure to impress everyone.

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    Air Fryer Cookies

    Air fryer cookies.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air fryers can even bake cookies! It's a quick and easy way to enjoy a sweet treat.

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    Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies on a wire reack.
    Image credit: Urban Farmie.

    These cookies bring together classic flavors that everyone loves. They're perfect for any bake sale and will surely impress your friends and family.

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    Cinnamon Cookies

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

    These shortbread cookies are simple to make and topped with a delicious cinnamon sugar mix. They're perfect for any bake sale and sure to impress everyone.

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    Coffee Cookies

    A stack of coffee cookies.
    Image credit: Spatula Desserts.

    This combo of coffee and chocolate flavors will be sure to impress your friends and family.

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    Easy Almond Cookies

    Almond cookies on a white plate.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    These Almond Flour Cookies are tasty and satisfying. With only 5 simple ingredients like ripe banana and maple syrup, these cookies are bound to be your go-to healthier snack.

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    Ultimate Trail Mix Cookies

    Trail mix cookies on parchment paper.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    These Trail Mix Cookies are packed with oats, dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate. They're simple to make, filling, and always a hit!

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    Chunky Brownie Cookies

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

    These chocolate brownie cookies are delicious and really hit the spot. They offer a twist on classic brownies, made without eggs or dairy, and include two special ingredients that set them apart from regular chocolate cookies.

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    Moroccan Semolina Cookies

    Moroccan semolina cookies on a wire rack.Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    These eggless Moroccan Semolina Cookies are a healthier version of the traditional Ghriba cookies you'll find all over Morroco. Made with almond and semolina flours, these lemon-flavored cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of mint tea or coffee.

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    Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

    Yellow cake mix cookies.
    Image credit: Urban Farmie.

    Baking cookies can be easy and fun, especially when you use a cake mix. This method gives you a quick way to whip up tasty treats that everyone will love.

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    Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Kitchen Sink Cookies.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Kitchen Sink Cookies are deliciously soft and chewy, filled with a mix of chocolate chips, pretzels, potato chips, and toffee. You can stick to the original ingredients or customize them with your favorite treats.

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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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