When the urge to bake hits, my first instinct isn’t to make a massive sheet cake or complicated crème brûlée. In my kitchen, this rare occasion calls for cookies. They serve a crowd, they’re often easy enough for beginners to tackle on the first try and, most importantly, they satisfy my craving for something sweet. The next time you want to whip up a batch, might I suggest one of these 27 fun cookie recipes instead of your go-to chocolate chipper?
They range from glazed and frosted confections (like cookies-and-cream shortbread) to marshmallow-topped masterpieces (like s’mores cookies) to treats with a surprise inside (like cheesecake-stuffed chocolate crinkle cookies). No matter what you fancy, these ideas are foolproof yet cute enough to serve to company—and a joy to prepare.