Popular Cookie Types
Having some trouble deciding on which type of cookie you’re in the mood to bake? Here’s a list of some of the most popular cookie types out there to get you started.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
The most iconic and classic of all cookie types, the chocolate chip cookie is a perfect blend of sweetness from the cookie and richness from the chocolate chips.
Sugar Cookies
Renowned for its mixture of sweet and buttery flavors, the sugar cookie is great on its own or with added frosting and/or sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are one of the simplest types of cookies to make: With just sugar, peanut butter, and eggs, you can make a salty-sweet treat!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies may not be for everyone, but that doesn’t stop them from being one of the most iconic cookie types out there. With their distinctive texture and a hint of cinnamon, they’re a worthy inclusion here.
Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies boast a wonderful mixture of sweet and buttery flavors that become even more pronounced with added powdered sugar or even a touch of buttercream frosting.
Gingerbread Cookies
While gingerbread cookies are most commonly associated with the holidays, their unique combination of molasses, brown sugar and ginger is a delicious treat all year round.
Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodles are the perfect cookies for any cinnamon-lovers out there. While other cookies feature hints of cinnamon, the snickerdoodle proudly puts it front and center.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
If normal chocolate chip cookies just don’t pack in enough chocolate flavor for you, then the double chocolate chip cookie might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Macarons
These French morsels combine a soft, chewy interior with a lightly crisp shell to create a textural experience all their own. Macarons are also often made in a variety of eye-catching colors that indicate their flavor.
Meringues
The deceptively small list of ingredients for meringue cookies (egg whites and powdered sugar) may cause some to misjudge just how much flavor each one holds. Both sweet and airy, these cookies are a popular choice for a very good reason.
