Bird Nest Cookies

These no-bake bird nest cookies are perfect for Easter and are as adorable as they are delicious! They are made with just a handful of ingredients, including crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, butterscotch chips and colourful mini eggs. 

Heart Shaped Sandwich Cookies

Spread some love with these cute heart shaped sandwich cookies. Each cookie features a soft buttery sugar cookie, filled with sweet raspberry buttercream icing and topped with pink sugar crystals for a crispy bite. They make the perfect cookie for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. 

Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread

Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread

These pistachio cranberry shortbread cookies are buttery, crisp and full of flavour! The cranberries add sweetness and give the cookies a slightly chewy texture while the pistachios add a little nutty crunch. They are the perfect cookie to celebrate the holidays, for cookie exchanges and to share with friends.  

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

These chocolate candy cane cookies are soft, chewy and super festive for the holidays. They are perfectly minty and chocolatey with candy cane bits scattered throughout. Not to mention, they are easy and fun to whip up for a cookie exchange. Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk.

S'more Chocolate Chip Cookies

S’more Chocolate Chip Cookies

These super easy S’more chocolate chip cookies have everything you love in a S’more but as a cookie! They have the combination of a crunchy graham cracker, a soft chocolaty cookie and a gooey marshmallow – all piled on top of each other to create the perfect campfire treat.

Lemon Easter Cut Out Cookies

Lemon Easter Cut Out Cookies

These cute little lemon Easter cut out cookies are made with a buttery cookie base and are filled with a tangy lemon curd, then dusted with a layer of sweet powdered sugar. They are soft and delicate and have depth to each bite. 

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies

These carrot cake cookies are soft, tender, super moist and are packed with freshly grated carrots, hearty oats, toasted pecans, coconut and sweet raisins. The cookies are then sandwiched together with a classic, fluffy cream cheese icing, making them the ultimate treat!

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft, chewy, crisp – how do you like your oatmeal raisin cookies? These classic cookies are everything you want in your oatmeal cookies; they are hearty and wholesome with bursts of sweet raisins!

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche Buttercream

Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche Buttercream

Rich, chocolatey and buttery, you’re going to love these chocolate sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche buttercream icing. They make a fun change for a Christmas cookie platter or cookie exchange.  The recipe makes a lot and the cookies freeze well to make in advance. 

Gingerbread Christmas Trees

Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Trees

These fun gingerbread Christmas cookie trees make an adorable edible gift for the holidays. You can dress up place settings, holiday buffets or just enjoy making and decorating them. The cookie trees are made with a classic gingerbread recipe and topped with snowy royal icing.

Halloween Reese's Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

Halloween Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

These festive Halloween Reese’s Pieces oatmeal cookies are super fun, easy and dare I say delicious! 😉 Every bite has a crunchy peanut flavour from the Reese’s pieces and is chewy, oaty and salty (from the pretzels). You’re going to love making these cookies for a spooky day ahead!

Mini Egg Cookies

Mini Egg Cookies

It doesn’t get any better than this, mini egg cookies to celebrate spring! They are soft and buttery with a chocolatey crunch from the mini eggs. And they make a fun treat for spring and Easter. No matter if you’re a kid or an adult, you’ll be happy to whip up a batch and share with your loved ones!

Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookies)

Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Cookies)

These Alfajores are a softer cookie than the traditional South American version, making them easier to handle and with a tender bite. They are filled with dulce de leche which is caramelized milk and sugar. It’s a perfect combination of cookie and caramel in one! They make a beautiful addition to holiday platters and cookie exchanges.

Stamped Ginger Cookies

Ginger Cookies

These ginger cookies make a staple holiday cookie extra special! They are made by stamping a vintage crystal glass onto the cookie batter to create a unique design on the top of each cookie. The flavour resembles a softer gingerbread man cookie full of warm spices and rich molasses.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

These lemon and poppy seed cookies are a slice and bake cookie! They are lemony and fresh with a crisp outer layer and are chewy and soft on the inside. They are a great change from a classic chocolate chip cookie and the dough freezes well. The recipe doubles easily too!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

This giant chocolate chip cookie cake is soft yet crisp and is fun and easy to make. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or a birthday party! Top with ice cream, sprinkles, and frosting.

Lilac Shortbread Cookies

Lilac Shortbread Cookies

These lilac shortbread cookies are delicate, buttery and have a slight floral flavour. They are perfect with tea, for bridal and baby showers, or simply to impress friends. With only 4 ingredients, they are simple and easy to whip up as long as you have lilac sugar ready to go.

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

These sprinkle sugar cookies can be made for any holiday occasion. Just switch out the cookie cutter to the desired shape for your holiday. The recipe makes a lot of cookies depending on the size of your cookie cutter, between 4 to 5 dozen.

Butterscotch Cookies

Butterscotch Cookies

These butterscotch cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, thanks to the marshmallows and coconut. A great change to the original chocolate chip cookie.

Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

Snickerdoodle Cookies

These are the best snickerdoodle cookies around, perfect for sharing with friends and family! They are pillowy soft with a subtle tang and warm cinnamon flavours. This is a super easy snickerdoodle recipe and they whip up in no time at all as there’s no need to refrigerate the dough!

Pumpkin Caramel Sauce with Mini Shortbread

Here’s a fun, autumn-spiced pumpkin caramel sauce that’s full of flavour! I’ve paired the pumpkin caramel sauce with cute little buttery shortbread cookies and vanilla ice cream for a unique autumn dessert. You can add this sauce to specialty coffees, ice cream, cakes, or anything the heart desires.

Slice and Bake Rainbow Sugar Cookies

Slice and Bake Rainbow Sugar Cookies

These slice and bake sugar cookies are full of happiness and fun to make. They are soft and light and the almond flavour gives a nutty twist to the original sugar cookie. Make the dough ahead and slice and bake later!

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I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!

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