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You can’t go wrong with any of these deliciously cozy cookie recipes for your next baking project. Whether you prefer a warm oatmeal cookie or a no-bake treat, there’s a recipe that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Recipes like our Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies & Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies were the sweet bites folks clicked on most in 2021.

01of 10Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThis recipe takes oatmeal cookies up a notch with its cinnamony, buttery, delicious take on a much-loved classic dessert.

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Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

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Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe takes oatmeal cookies up a notch with its cinnamony, buttery, delicious take on a much-loved classic dessert.

02of 10No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeClassic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.

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No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies

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Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.

03of 10No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate CookiesView RecipeCreamy natural peanut butter and chocolate team up in these easy and healthy no-bake cookies! Whip up a batch for after-school snacks, dessert or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

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Creamy natural peanut butter and chocolate team up in these easy and healthy no-bake cookies! Whip up a batch for after-school snacks, dessert or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Bev’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bevs Chocolate Chip Cookies

06of 10One-Bowl Monster CookiesView RecipeIf you thought it wasn’t possible to make healthier monster cookies, think again. These peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip and M&M cookies have less butter and sugar than traditional recipes, but they have just as much flavor and tenderness, thanks to more peanut butter. Even better, they’re made in one bowl for easy cleanup.

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One-Bowl Monster Cookies

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If you thought it wasn’t possible to make healthier monster cookies, think again. These peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chip and M&M cookies have less butter and sugar than traditional recipes, but they have just as much flavor and tenderness, thanks to more peanut butter. Even better, they’re made in one bowl for easy cleanup.

07of 10Almond Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesView RecipeEva KolenkoAll that’s required to make fresh-from-the-oven cookies is five ingredients, a single bowl and 35 minutes. “These cookies are a staple in our house,” says Top Chef ’s Season 14 champ Brooke Williamson. “The almond butter they call for is loaded with healthy fats and adds protein. My son Hudson is a big fan of them too!” If you use roasted almond butter, your cookies will have a darker hue.

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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

All that’s required to make fresh-from-the-oven cookies is five ingredients, a single bowl and 35 minutes. “These cookies are a staple in our house,” says Top Chef ’s Season 14 champ Brooke Williamson. “The almond butter they call for is loaded with healthy fats and adds protein. My son Hudson is a big fan of them too!” If you use roasted almond butter, your cookies will have a darker hue.

08of 10Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeThese tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.

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Healthy Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies

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These tender pumpkin-oatmeal cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins and a slightly nutty flavor from almond butter. Enjoy them as an after-school snack or a healthy dessert. Several testers also said they’d love to eat them with a cup of coffee in the morning.

09of 10Cinnamon Icebox CookiesView RecipeSlice-and-bake icebox cookies are the ultimate make-ahead treat. You can make a batch and bake as many as you like, saving the rest of the dough in the freezer. These simple swirled cookies are rolled in finely chopped pecans. They’re mildly sweet—perfect for after dinner or paired with coffee.

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Cinnamon Icebox Cookies

Cinnamon Icebox Cookies

Slice-and-bake icebox cookies are the ultimate make-ahead treat. You can make a batch and bake as many as you like, saving the rest of the dough in the freezer. These simple swirled cookies are rolled in finely chopped pecans. They’re mildly sweet—perfect for after dinner or paired with coffee.

10of 10Lemon Crinkle CookiesView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth BlackburnThese soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies are the perfect palate cleanser. Even with a coating of powdered sugar, they aren’t overly sweet thanks to plenty of lemon to balance the flavor.

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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

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Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These soft and chewy lemon crinkle cookies are the perfect palate cleanser. Even with a coating of powdered sugar, they aren’t overly sweet thanks to plenty of lemon to balance the flavor.

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