Kitchen Tips How To Sweet Spot 5 of Our Easiest Cookies Are Anything but Basic It doesn't take a smart cookie to make a good cookie. By Emily Boyette Emily Boyette Emily Boyette is a highly qualified editor within the food media industry with eight-plus years of experience. From galleries and listicles to recipe manuscripts and articles, her knowledge of cooking goes beyond text. Emily is a writer for Allrecipes. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on April 22, 2021 Easy cookies don't have to be boring. You can spice them up, hide surprises in the middle, or even get a little healthy without sacrificing flavor. Take a look and fill your cookie jar with joy. 01 of 05 Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies Allrecipes View Recipe What's better than a cookie? A cookie with caramel on the inside! Caramel and chocolate are a dream team, and walnuts add a nutty flavor and crunch. 02 of 05 Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies View Recipe These cookies with a kick combine the best of two worlds: chocolate and cayenne. Depending on your tolerance for spice, you can add more or less cayenne. 03 of 05 Homemade Fortune Cookies View Recipe Send a message in a snack! Try these genius fortune cookies for any occasion, but be sure to work quickly. The key to holding their shape is folding them directly out of the oven and letting them cool in ramekins (or draped over the rim of a glass). 04 of 05 Grandma Ruth's Snickerdoodle Cookies View Recipe Everyone will want the recipe for these easy and delicious snickerdoodles! The sneaky ingredient of cream of tartar acts as a leavening agent to create fluffy, spreadable cookies. 05 of 05 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies View Recipe Homemade flaky and chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the perfect sweet treat! Using whole wheat flour, along with peanut butter and oats makes these cookies a little more guilt-free. This easy recipe is both kid-friendly and delicious. Browse more cookie recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit