BY KRISTEN GARRIDO
Easy cookie recipes allow you to whip up delicious batches without spending hours in the kitchen.
These simple yet tasty recipes are ideal for beginners, busy schedules or those seeking a fun baking project with friends and family.
Peanut butter cookies are rich and satisfying. The dough is easy to prepare, and pressing the tops with a fork gives them their signature look.
Mix 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar and 1 egg. Form into balls, press with a fork and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spicy kick. These simple cookies come together quickly and are always crowd-pleasers.
Mix 1 cup butter, 1 ½ cups sugar and 2 eggs. Stir in 2 ¾ cups flour and ½ tsp baking soda. Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar and bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
Molasses cookies are spiced and soft, making them perfect for the holidays or cold weather. They’re simple to prepare but offer complex, comforting flavors.
Mix ¾ cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and ¼ cup molasses. Stir in 2 ¼ cups flour, 1 tsp ginger and 1 tsp cinnamon. Roll dough in sugar and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.
Buttery and crisp, shortbread cookies are incredibly simple, requiring only a few ingredients.
Add 1 cup butter with ½ cup sugar. Stir in 2 cups flour and a pinch of salt. Press dough into a pan, score and bake at 325°F for 20-25 minutes.
Which of these deliciously easy treats will you bake first?