Favorite Cookie Recipes

A pantry's worth of tasty ingredients make these Momofuku Milk Bar morsels a must-have treat.

Raid your pantry for the everyday ingredients needed to bake these easy, flourless cookies.

Turn a basic butter cookie into a visually striking treat with two types of chocolate.

Share these adorably decorated treats with someone special for Valentine's Day.

Get five times the chocolate with this rich recipe that's equal parts truffle and cookie.

Swap Craisins for raisins for a tart twist on the traditional oatmeal cookie.

Cookie decorator Dani Fiori's stunning Nativity scene is anchored by a delicious faux-bois gingerbread creche.

Cakelike and lemony, French madeleines are a sophisticated treat for tea parties or showers.

Classic black-and-white sandwich cookies call to mind a childhood favorite.

Present these festive, delightful cookies to all of Santa's little helpers.

Chinese five-spice powder is the secret ingredient that gives these cookies their kick.

When richly spiced cardamom cookies, scented with allspice and cloves, are pressed with wood-grain and scallop patterns and cut into the shapes of trees and reindeer, they create a charming woodland fantasy in each box.

A hint of sea salt paired with butterscotch and toffee makes for a tasty cookie.

Even those with food allergies can enjoy these molasses cookies -- they're made without eggs or dairy.

Festive candy-stripe cookie sticks are a holiday favorite, but can be enjoyed as a treat any time of year.

These cookies from cookie decorator Dani Fiori are a real hoot! Use her recipe and decorating template to make your own extraordinary creations for friends and family.

Like the all-American snickerdoodle, this cookie is made with cream of tartar, but it's the addition of ground chile that lends it its name -- and moves it into the adult cookie jar.

Classic cookie recipes got to be that way for a reason -- their perfect balance of flavors and textures have stood the test of time. These traditional sugar cookies are no exception.

These delicious and seasonally shaped cookies provide a warm welcome after a day spent hitting the slopes.

Golden-brown butter and a handful of walnuts give these blondies a toothsome, nutty flavor.

Rich, buttery, and filled with chopped pecans, sandies are closely related to shortbread. Despite their name, the well-loved cookies are hardy enough to ship (their crumbly and sandy character is revealed only when you take your first bite).

Light, fluffy meringue cookies contain a tangy surprise -- half of the hearts are orange-flavored, the other half grapefruit-flavored.

These chocolaty creations are so delicious, you may not even realize they're completely gluten-free. Martha shared this recipe with TV host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on the show.

This is a terrific recipe with the perfect combination of crispy and chewy -- plus, these cookies have a nice depth of flavor from the dark brown sugar.

These sweet sugar cookies are the perfect example of a soft and chewy treat.

Treat your family to the ultimate classic chocolate-chip cookie recipe -- one of the most popular recipes on the site and one of Martha's all-time favorites.

Creamy coconut takes center stage in this cookie from Maury Rubin of Birdbath Bakery.

Mint and chocolate were meant for each other, and they combine to give this delicious sandwich cookie its unforgettable flavor.

These thin and crispy butterscotch cookies are simple to make and delightful to taste. The recipe comes from cookbook author Judith Jones.

Savor a delicious gingerbread cookie with this tasty recipe, perfect for parties or just an indulgent afternoon snack.

Enjoy the perfect blend of creamy and cakey chocolate textures in these delicious sandwich cookies, perfect for impressing party guests or bake sale buyers.

These cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve them at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.

We used more butter and less brown sugar in this recipe to produce the ideal thin and crisp cookie.

These mouthwatering lemon-raspberry sandwich cookies are perfect for parties.

Toasted hazelnuts add exquisite flavor to this classic chocolate-cookie recipe. Dried cherries contribute a tart sweetness that blends well with the cookie's other flavors.

Try this classic Northern Italian treat, made with polenta. To achieve an authentic texture, use imported polenta, which is available in most Italian markets and specialty-food stores.

These delectable cookies come wrapped in cute little packages, ideal for Christmas but delicious any time of year.

Eating one of these fantastically rich double-chocolate chunk cookies is like taking a bite of an intense piece of chocolate cake.

Double your cocoa quotient by adding candy chocolates in this quick and easy cookie recipe. There's no such thing as too much chocolate.

Surprise someone special with these stunning stained-glass cookies from culinary artist Dani Fiori. The recipe includes butterfly and dragonfly stained-glass cookie templates.

Topped with sweet confectioners' sugar, these delicious cookies make a wonderful hostess gift.

Chocolate ladybug cookies get love-struck with cute, decorative touches of royal icing and sweets.

Make delicious -- and allergen-free -- cookie sandwiches with this tasty recipe.

Cherries and chocolate make a wonderfully romantic flavor pairing -- try serving your sweetie these cookies from John Barricelli's SoNo Baking Company and Cafe.

Traditionally called Fraser Bell cookies and a close cousin to meringues, these crisp mouthfuls are just as pretty as they are delicious. Egg whites give them their airy texture and a pillowy center; toasted coconut lends the exterior a sweet crunch.

This delicious recipe for maple sugar cookies is completely allergen-free -- which means anyone can enjoy them, worry-free.

Rich and chewy, this unique cookie is one of Martha's favorites from Momofuku Bakery and Milk Bar in New York.

The Four Seasons restaurant in New York is one of Martha's favorite dining spots, and these orange macaroons are one of her favorite after-dinner treats.

These lime-flavored icebox cookies can be frozen for up to two months, so you'll easily have dough ready for baking whenever the fresh-baked cookie urge strikes.

The shape of these cookies, created using a walnut mold, gives a hint to what's sandwiched within.

Your favorite chocolate treat takes on a distinctive shape with these exquisite waffle cookies.

With caramel, butterscotch, marshmallows, and white and milk chocolate chips, rocky ledge bars are a mouthwatering treat perfect for those days when you want something extra special.

Who knew simply combining Ritz crackers and dark chocolate would result in such an irresistible treat? Try this fantastic cookie recipe for your next gathering and make a lasting impression on the taste buds of your guests.

This fantastic nutmeg cookie recipe is courtesy of adorable actress Abigail Breslin's great-grandmother.

Coconut and passion fruit are a match made in paradise: Crisp, delicate coconut cookies surround a creamy, sweet-tart fruit filling.

Treat your guests to some delicious fruit flavor with these wonderful sandwich cookies. The filling can be made a day ahead, leaving you plenty of time for other things on the day of the party.

Whether you like to nibble them slowly, twist them apart, or dunk them into a tall glass of milk, these home-baked takes on the classic cream-filled treat will satisfy any cookie craving.

Try these clover cookies for a Saint Patrick's Day treat, or any time you want a little luck of the Irish. The sweet cookie dough can be frozen for up to a month.