Our top-ranked cookie recipes
Eight cookies that have stood the test of time.
Date
October 1, 2026
Every time you, a reader, posts a comment, it gives me a chance to reflect on the recipe. When the comment is positive, I'm proud and happy; my kid just scored the winning goal!
When a recipe gets a not-so-good comment, I'm bummed. Bad report card. Thankfully, most of our reviewed recipes get four or five stars. And some get LOTS of four- and five-star reviews. These are our straight-A students; our all-stars. The recipes you want to bookmark for the math team's next bake sale.
So now, without further ado, meet our Cookie All-Stars – the eight top-ranking cookie recipes on our site.
1) Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
The winner and still champion: our guaranteed Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. "I didn't think any recipe could be better than the original Toll House recipe, but this is," says reviewer Annerip. Our secret? We call for nearly a full pound (!) of chocolate chips, so each bite is as chocolatey as possible.
Get the recipe: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
To make this, you'll need: Callebaut Semisweet Chocolate Chips
2) Almond Cloud Cookies
"These cookies are absolutely AWESOME!!! ...these are extraordinary, top-tier bakery-quality cookies," raves reviewer M. Schindel. Believe it or not, these are flour-free, gluten-free, and free of leavening, making them perfect for those on a gluten-free diet or observing Passover.
Get the recipe: Almond Cloud Cookies
To make this, you'll need: Almond Flour
3) Salty-Sweet Butter Pecan Cookies
Don't skip toasting the pecans, which amplifies the toasty flavor. And don't skimp on the sweet-salty coating either, it's what takes these cookies over-the-top. "This is the second year we've made these amazing cookies. No other cookie has ever created so many requests for 'please make more,' and they are EASY," reviewer Heather notes.
Get the recipe: Salty-Sweet Butter Pecan Cookies
To make this, you'll need: King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
4) Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy peanut butter cookies are the kind you crave with a cold glass of milk — simple, nostalgic, and undeniably satisfying. Take reviewer Isle2000's word for it, "If there were a hundred stars this recipe would get them all."
Get the recipe: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
To make this, you'll need: Tablespoon Scoop
5) Oatmeal Cookies
Featuring the nutty taste and nubbly texture of oats, these oatmeal cookies are mildly spiced thanks to warm (but not spicy) Indonesian Cinnamon. They are crunchy around the edges and invitingly soft in the center — perfect with or without the optional raisins! "I can finally stop searching for the perfect oatmeal cookie recipe," reads Eileen W.'s review. "I used the suggestion to sprinkle the baked cookies with coarse salt, and the result was amazing."
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Cookies
To make this, you'll need: Indonesian Cinnamon
6) Shortbread Cookies
While we usually bake with unsalted, these cookies have no liquid ingredient, and added salt won't dissolve/disperse, leaving cookies gritty. In her five-star review, baker Bridget writes, "Easy to follow instructions, the dough was smooth and baked like a dream."
Get the recipe: Shortbread Cookies
To make this, you'll need: King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
7) American-Style Vanilla Biscotti
Whereas classic Italian biscotti are quite hard, these are light and crunchy. This recipe starts like all biscotti recipes: A simple cookie dough is baked as a log, then sliced into batons and baked again until every piece is crisp. "This biscotti recipe is the BEST... They are everyone's favorite," raves reviewer Brenda.
Get the recipe: American-Style Vanilla Biscotti
To make this, you'll need: Sparkling Sugar
8) Sugar Cookies
Simple, sweet, comforting and familiar, a good sugar cookie has it all: a little crunch, a tender center, and a familiar undertone of vanilla. These sugar cookies can be customized in many ways to suit your taste. A touch of almond extract, some lemon zest, or a hint of nutmeg are all perfectly at home in this dough. Kathleen P.'s five-star review shares sage advice, "I’ve made many many sugar cookies, both cut outs and drop over the years. I like these best. They are easy and excellent. But ingredients matter. I always use King Arthur flour, real butter, and real vanilla."
Get the recipe: Sugar Cookies
To make this, you'll need: Pure Almond Extract
Check out our full collection of cookie recipes for even more favorites.
Cover photo (Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies) and food styling by Liz Neily.
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