Our 21 Best Cookie Recipes of All Time

"These cookies were autumn/winter perfection! Moist and chewy all the way through," says reviewer StephanieM. "My boyfriend considers himself a cookie connoisseur (and a picky one to boot) and he says these are the best cookies he's ever eaten — bar none." If you like the taste of ginger, but prefer a softer texture than the usual gingersnap, this recipe can't be beat. Just ask the over 8,000 home cooks who've made them.

Holiday spice meets a classic cookie in this top-rated recipe. "Wow, look no further for THE BEST oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. I've tried three from this website and this one is the best — by a landslide," says reviewer MommyFromSeattle.

Soft and cake-like, these cookies are a beautiful addition to any dessert table. Reviewer AYLSWORTH says, "I make these every year around the holidays — people love them. Do not store them in an airtight container though — they have a lot of moisture from the pumpkin and get moist and mushy. They stay great out on the counter for days. Delicious with coffee!"

Chocolate lovers, you didn't know you needed this double dose of chocolate. Reviewer Diane McAfee says, "The end result? OMG, cookies of divine chocolatey-ness, to die for. Better than the local bakery's chocolate chocolate chip cookies."

Can't decide which cookie recipe to make? This recipe is a combination of chocolate chip, oatmeal, and peanut butter cookies. "I am now known for these cookies and I have given the recipe out dozens of times. I have a friend who says they are the only cookie worth eating," says reviewer MISSILE198.

It's rare when you can find a cookie recipe that lives up to the Girl Scouts'. Recipe creator Joanne Reaney says, "These are so close to the Girl Scout oatmeal peanut butter cookies that you won't know the difference!"

These soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cookies have a chocolate mint frosting that's perfect for the holidays (or year round). "This is one of those stand alone cookies where the cookie itself is out of this world," says reviewer Chef Joy. "The mint just gives it just the right elegant touch that you can serve it to the girls when they come over for coffee."

This oatmeal cookie recipe has dried cranberries for unique twist on a classic. "EUREKA! I've found it! The PERFECT cookie. It doesn't get better than this. I tweaked it a bit by using traditional old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats (all I had on hand)... This is truly the BEST cookie I have ever had. Perfect texture, sweetness, and flavor. My kids are loving them and they usually don't like oatmeal cookies," says reviewer PODGER1.

Peanut blossoms are always a fan-favorite, and this top-rated recipe has proven to be a serious crowd pleaser. "I have tried several Peanut Blossom Cookie recipes and my family and I agree that these are the best of the bunch," says reviewer LILRAINE. "They are not as crumbly and dry as many of the other recipes I have tried and the peanut butter flavor really comes through."

Loaded with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts — this is not your typical oatmeal cookie. Reviewer Goddess Diane of the Kitchen says, "These are the best textured oatmeal cookies I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside."

While there can be endless variations of additions to add to these cookies, reviewer VRGARCIA says it's the dough that makes them stand out: "But it was the basic recipe for the dough that makes these cookies. Mine turned out outstanding and I'm making another batch right away to ship to my daughter away at college."

Also known as Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Teacakes, these cookies are balls of dough with pecans rolled in confectioners' sugar. Reviewer Holly B. says, "Note that these don't spread or rise, so you can bake a bunch on the cookie sheet, which makes the preparation time for these balls much less than the average cookie."