Cookies and Bars

Everyone loves a nice batch of fresh cookies, and they’re one of my favorite things to bake here at the farmhouse.

I love drop cookies the best, but you’ll also find some cutouts and pressed cookies for special occasions.

Here are all my cookie recipes gathered together for you in one place!

I’ve sorted them by category so you can browse through them and choose your favorites.

Best Drop Cookie Recipes

Explore easy and tasty drop cookie recipes that are perfect for any day and every occasion.

• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
• Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
• Golden Raisin Cookies
• Applesauce Cookies
• Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
• Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Heath Bar Cookies
• Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies
• Classic Jam Thumbprint Cookies
• Soft Butterscotch Cookies
• Birthday Cake Sugar Cookies
• Lemon Sour Cream Cookie
• Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
• Oatmeal White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
• Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
• Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
• Jam Jam Cookies
• Giant Chocolate Chunk Cookies
• Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bars and brownies

Enjoy rich and sweet bars and brownies that will make everyone happy.

• Heath Bar Blondies
• Sourdough Brownies
• Oatmeal Caramelitas

Cut out and pressed Cookies

Have fun making and decorating cut-out cookies that taste as good as they look.

• Heart Jam Cookies
• Old Fashioned Roll-Out Sugar Cookies
• Amish Jam Jam Cookies
• Turtle Shortbread Cookies
• Italian Butter Cookies
• Chocolate-Covered Shortbread Cookies
• Cut Out Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese

Holiday And Seasonal Cookies

Celebrate each season with special cookies that bring out the best flavors of the year.

• Old Fashioned Christmas Cookies
• Cranberry Christmas Cookies
• Frosted Amish Apple Cookies
• Cherry Christmas Cookies
• Candy Cane Shortbread Cookies
• Halloween Shortbread Cookies
• Candy Corn Cookies
• Halloween M&M Cookies
• Apple Cider Cookies
• Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Recommended resources

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What are the best Cookies for beginners?

No rolling pins, no cookie cutters, no frosting.

If you’re just getting started, I recommend molasses, butterscotch, and drop sugar cookies.

How Do I make the Best homemade cookies?

Using fresh, quality ingredients is crucial for the best taste and texture. Real butter, pure vanilla extract, and good-quality chocolate can make a big difference.

Make sure you bake the right amount. For soft and chewy cookies, bake until they’re barely set and let them firm as they cool. For crispy edges, you’ll need a few more minutes.

My favorite cookie-baking secret is to use shortening when you want a really chewy cookie, like molasses.

More Baking Resources

I’m obsessed with baking and always sharing more of our favorite recipes.

All my Bread Recipes are here

Sourdough Recipes (breads and discard recipes)

Pies and Cobblers

Cakes and Cupcakes