17 Easy Cookie Recipes to Satisfy Your Inner Cookie Monster

I've been known to go big (some friends would say overboard) when it comes to my cookie baking, especially during the holidays. One year, I offered a 12-cookie selection made up of elaborately decorated festive cut-out, sandwiched, and dipped cookies that almost killed me (not an exaggeration). Unless I'm baking for a special occasion or prepping for a bake sale, however, my everyday cookies of choice are almost always quick and easy. By "everyday" I mean you can easily whip up a batch in about 30 minutes—or better, you can prep a batch of dough to freeze and bake whenever the mood strikes. Whether you want a wonderful slice-and-bake option like a log of Easy Chocolate Rugelach or something festive like spritz butter cookies, there's an easy cookie recipe in this collection to satisfy any cookie craving or occasion.