A dozen top-rated recipes that readers bake over and over.

Let’s face it, cookies will always bring a little joy.

Readers love that theyre so convenient and reliable: I love this recipe.

Southern Living Cornflake Cookies on the cooling rack after baking

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Its simple and delicious!

These potluck-worthy cookies are chewy, flavorful, and real crowdpleasers.

Reviewers loved this recipe because its not too difficult and great for impressing friends or family.

easy peanut butter cookies

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I added chopped pecans on top just before baking.

Fruity Pebbles Cookies

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Pure joy.

That’s usually the reaction from anyone who takes a bite into these colorful cookies.

Southern Living Hot Cocoa Cookies baked and ready to serve

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Plus, you might count on the kids loving these too.

One reader said: “This recipe was easy to make, delicious and eye appealing.

The kids and I loved making and eating them.

Southern Living Thumbprint Cookies on a tray ready to serve

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This is a keeper!”

Pan-Banging Chocolate Chip Cookies

Say hello to the ultimate twist on the chocolate chip cookie.

Readers have been raving about them since the first time they were published.

Southern Living Red Velvet Cookies on a cake plate ready to serve

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One reader says: “I give this recipe a 5-star rating.

Very simple to make and my husband loves them.

I especially like the pan-banging action.

Southern Living Peanut Butter Cup Cookies on a tray ready to serve

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Will definitely make it again and again.”

Southern Living Pumpkin Spice Cookies on a plate ready to serve

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Southern Living No Bake Cookies on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Fruity Pebbles Cookies on a plate to serve

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Texas Sheet Cake Cookies on plates

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Southern Living Ranger Cookies on a plate to serve

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pan-banging chocolate chip cookies - Southern Living

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