Cookies could pretty much be the answer to every life situation.
Celebrating a birthday or new baby?
Put out a pile ofSugar Cookie Bars.

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Had a bad day at work?
Break out a tin filled withPreacher Cookiesto turn that day around.
Craving something sweet for a post-dinner snack?

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Whip our your secret stash ofCowboy Cookies.Need a can’t-be-beat potluck idea?
you’re able to’t go wrong withFudgy-Flourless Pecan Cookies.
Music to our cookie baking ears.

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Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
Did someone say no-bake?
These sweet, crunchy, gooey cookies are simple to make.
Just know you better bake a few batches as they will go fast.

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These rich and gooey gems are filled with toasted choppedpecansand rich pockets of melted chocolate.
These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin treats are always a favorite.
Pecan Snowball Cookies
Always thestar of the holiday cookie tray.

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Call us old-fashioned but soft and chewy cookies will always be on trend.
But this recipe was inspired by the ultimate chocolate chip cookie so we’re throwing this on the list.
(You’ll thank us later.)

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Plus, the recipe is super easy to whip together using mostly pre-made, store-bought ingredients and tastes out-of-this-world.

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