858 cake cookie recipes

Chinese American fortune cookies bake from a thin batter of cake flour and egg whites, then fold around personal messages while still warm. A homemade version of the takeout staple.

Santa's Whiskers are festive slice-and-bake cookies with candied cherries and pecans in a buttery dough, rolled in flaked coconut for a snowy, whiskery edge.

Adorable cat-shaped cookies made from refrigerated dough with pecan ears, M&M eyes, and pretzel whiskers. A fun baking project kids absolutely love.

Soft peanut butter cookies studded with toffee bits, topped with vanilla icing and a crunchy toffee chip crown. Three layers of flavor in every bite. Makes 2 dozen.

Hazelnut and eggs - also called Brutti Ma Buoni, these cookies have tons of sweet nutty flavor.

Tender cream cheese cookies studded with coconut and apricot preserves for jewel-like drops that bake up golden and soft.

Shortcut Italian sheet pan biscotti baked in a 9x13, sliced, and broiled golden. Six ingredients, 30 minutes, and you've got a tray of crispy-edged cookies with zero fuss.

Buttery cream cheese pastry cups cradle gooey brown sugar pecan filling in these bite-sized Southern tarts, baked with a two-stage method for extra flaky crusts.

A classic oatmeal cookie recipe yielding chewy, golden treats with warm cinnamon notes. Optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips make it versatile.

Dried fruits taste sweeter than candy and also provide fiber and potassium.

Chewy coconut cookies loaded with toasted almonds and sweet dates bake low and slow until golden-bottomed with crisp edges for 4 dozen treats.

Baci di Dama are Italian "lady's kisses": delicate ground almond cookies with candied orange peel, sandwiched together with melted chocolate. Gluten-light, flourless-forward, and elegant enough for gifting.

Fudgy brownie flavor meets chewy cookie texture in these chocolate-studded treats loaded with toasted pecans. The secret? Cocoa powder and chocolate chips team up for double-chocolate intensity.

No-bake strawberry-shaped cookies made with dates, coconut, Rice Krispies, and nuts cooked in a skillet then rolled in red sugar. A fun, creative treat.

Beehive cookies are chewy, golden drop cookies made with honey, shredded coconut, walnuts, and chopped dates. Naturally sweet with no refined sugar, ready in 30 minutes.

These Italian Baci di Dama cookies pair ground almonds and candied orange peel with a melted chocolate filling. Crisp, nutty, and citrus-bright, they're irresistible with espresso.