Best 6 Homemade Cookie Recipes

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Baking homemade cookies is a delightful endeavor that can fill your home with warmth and the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, the world of cookie recipes is vast and enticing. From classic chocolate chip to chewy oatmeal raisin, crispy ginger snaps to gooey chocolate crinkles, the possibilities are endless. With the right recipe and a little patience, you can create delectable cookies that will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your friends and family. In this article, we'll guide you through the essentials of homemade cookie baking, providing tips, tricks, and a selection of the best cookie recipes to help you create unforgettable moments in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE COOKIE CAKE



Homemade Cookie Cake image

Homemade cookie cake is so easy and so much tastier than the store-bought version! Perfect for special occasions and simple enough for an everyday treat! Food coloring can be added to the buttercream, if desired.

Provided by Nourish33

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Birthday Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat brown sugar, unsalted butter, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth. With the mixer on low speed, add flour, baking soda, and salt and blend until batter is just mixed. Fold chocolate chips into batter. Batter will be thick. Chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Spread batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in th preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Slightly cool cake in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat shortening and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly beat in 3 cups confectioners' sugar until smooth. Mix water and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into confectioners' sugar mixture; add remaining confectioners' sugar and mix until buttercream is smooth. Add more water to thin, if needed.
  • Spread buttercream onto cookie cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.3 calories, Carbohydrate 101.4 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 322.2 mg, Sugar 80.2 g

HOMEMADE COOKIE BUTTER



Homemade Cookie Butter image

There's nothing better than having butter that is as sweet as cookies. And now you can make your own cookie butter with this easy and simple recipe.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8.8 ounce) package speculoos cookies (such as Lotus Biscoff®)
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup oil
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Place cookies in food processor and process to fine crumbs. With processor running on low speed, slowly add butter, oil, brown sugar, white sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SPECULOOS COOKIES & HOMEMADE COOKIE BUTTER RECIPE BY TASTY



Speculoos Cookies & Homemade Cookie Butter Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground ginger, ground cardamom, white pepper, ground anise, flour, salt, baking powder, spice blend, butter, dark brown sugar, sugar, egg, cookies, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, butter

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Snacks

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground anise
1 ½ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 ½ teaspoons spice blend
½ cup butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup sugar
1 egg
20 cookies, crushed
⅛ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • To make the splice blend, combine spices in a small bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
  • To make the cookies, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and spice blend in a large mixing bowl,. Mix until blended.
  • In a new large bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in the egg.
  • Add the flour mixture and combine until well mixed and dough forms.
  • Remove dough from bowl and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2-6 hours.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a ⅛- to ¼-inch (3mm - 6mm) thickness.
  • Cut the dough into desired cookie shape.
  • Optional: use speculoos style cookie molds to shape cookies.
  • Place cookies on parchment covered baking tray and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes.
  • To make the cookie butter, combine cookies, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and butter in a food processor.
  • Blend until peanut butter texture forms.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 15 grams

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX



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Pack the dry ingredients for the homemade cookie mix in a 1-quart jar and attach a note with the instructions for making the cookies.

Provided by Marie Angel Cat

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup white sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Pour into a 1-quart canning jar. Layer with brown sugar, white sugar, and chocolate chips (in that order), making sure to pack down all the ingredients.
  • Cover and decorate the jar as desired. Copy baking instructions onto a tag and attach to the jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 69.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

OREO COOKIE ICE CREAM DESSERT WITH HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE TOPPING



Oreo Cookie Ice cream Dessert With Homemade Chocolate Topping image

This was a big favorite in our house when I was growing up. My mom made it for all of our company during the winter time. It has the most delicious chocolate topping on top which just makes this dessert. You can experiment with different flavors of icecream. I usually stick with vanilla or peppermint (at Christmas time).

Provided by Chef Doozer

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 Oreo cookies, crushed
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened (or other flavor)
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 pinch salt
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix oreos and butter together.
  • Pat into a 9 by 13 pan.
  • Spread 1/2 gallon of vanilla icecream over the cookie crust.
  • Freeze hard (overnight or for several hours).
  • Melt the chocolate, butter, salt, evaporated milk, and sugar.
  • Cook until thick.
  • Drizzle over the icecream layer.
  • Refreeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 45.7, Sodium 313.7, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 41.4, Protein 6.1

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUMBS



Homemade Chocolate Cookie Crumbs image

Out of OREO® crumbs for a recipe? Here is my homemade version. I make this for my homemade ice cream cakes or any recipe calling for OREO® or chocolate cookie crumbs.

Provided by Katie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dark cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer in another bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is just incorporated. Spread dough out onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 14 minutes. Cool completely and crumble as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 115.4 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Tips for Baking Perfect Cookies:

  • Measure Ingredients Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for precise results.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: Opt for fresh, quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Follow Baking Time Guidelines: Bake cookies according to recipe instructions to ensure they are cooked through.
  • Cool Cookies Properly: Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack to prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Store Cookies Properly: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the freezer for longer storage.

Conclusion:

The world of cookie baking offers endless possibilities for creating delicious treats. From classic chocolate chip cookies to unique flavor combinations, there's a cookie recipe out there for every taste preference. With a bit of practice, anyone can become a master cookie baker and impress friends and family with homemade goodness. Remember to follow the tips provided in this article for consistent success and enjoyable baking experiences. Experiment with different recipes, techniques, and ingredients to find your signature cookie creations that will become cherished favorites. Happy baking!

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