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Autumn Cookies: 19 Pretty Fall Cookie Ideas to Bake

Janine Waite — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It’s finally fall in the Waite house, so let’s warm up your kitchen with this collection of autumn cookies for the season. From stenciled leaf sugar cookies to stamped shortbread, these are the recipes I come back to every year — some pretty enough for a dessert table, some just plain good with a cup …

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Cookie Stamp Shortbread Cookies (Sharp Imprints Every Time)

Janine Waite — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever pressed a beautiful design into cookie dough only to pull a puffy, blurred disc out of the oven, the stamp isn’t what failed you. Most cookie stamp recipes start from a sugar cookie dough that’s built to rise and spread, and both of those things erase an imprint. This cookie stamp shortbread …

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Cherry Blossom Cookie Recipe

Janine Waite — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Cherry Blossom Cookie Recipe lovers, you’re going to adore these soft and buttery cherry kiss cookies that have the prettiest natural pink color and a chocolate center. I’ve been playing around with a recipe cherry blossom cookies idea that skips food coloring and uses cherry juice instead, and it gives these chocolate cherry blossom cookies …

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Meringue Cookies Recipe

Janine Waite — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

If you’re looking for a Meringue Cookies Recipe, you’re going to love these light, airy little treats that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. These homemade meringue cookies are piped into pretty ridged swirls and topped with colorful sprinkles, making them feel extra festive for holidays, parties, or whenever you …

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Molded Cookies Recipe

Janine Waite — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Molded Cookies Recipe fans will love this charming winter toque hat cookie that holds every little detail from the mold. These cozy, cold-weather–inspired cookies bake up beautifully with crisp edges, clean lines, and that sweet handmade charm we all adore during the holiday season. Whether you’re gifting them, decorating them, or simply enjoying a festive …

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Oreo Halloween Treats Recipe (Chocolate Pumpkins)

Janine Waite — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This Oreo Halloween Treats Recipe (Chocolate Pumpkins) is such a fun and easy dessert for spooky season! Made with pastel-colored melted chocolate and Oreo cookies tucked inside a pumpkin mold, these treats are cute, colorful, and perfect for parties or gifting. I’ll show you exactly how to make them! I first spotted these adorable treats …

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Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe

Janine Waite — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This lemon sugar cookie recipe bakes up light, flaky cookies with just the right amount of citrus flavor. Fresh lemon zest and juice give them a bright, refreshing taste, while a generous layer of tangy lemon icing makes each bite sweet and zesty. These cookies are simple and easy to make, and a perfect treat …

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Flower Cookies Recipe

Janine Waite — Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This buttery flower cookies recipe makes the cutest (and tastiest!) little treats. They start with soft lemon sugar cookie dough that you roll into balls and press with a Nordic Ware cookie stamp to get that beautiful flower shape. After baking, each one gets a little sprinkle of sugar and a dollop of lemon curd in the center! They’re …

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Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Janine Waite — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe is my go-to when I’m craving something sweet but don’t want the hassle of scooping out dough or waiting for multiple batches of cookies. These bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. They’re like your favorite chocolate chip cookies, but much easier. Just mix the dough, press …

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Cream Wafer Cookie Recipe

Janine Waite — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This homemade Cream Wafer Cookie Recipe makes a delicate, flaky version of the classic favorite—with a sweet twist. Unlike the crunchy layered wafers you’ll find in stores, this version is light and buttery with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dough started with just flour and butter—true to many vintage recipes—but I added a little sugar to …

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