14 Non-Chocolate Chip Cookies That Might Just Be Better Than the Original
Think the best cookies always have chocolate chips? Think again. These 14 non-chocolate chip cookie recipes prove that buttery, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness comes in many forms. From spiced snickerdoodles to nutty shortbreads and fruity delights, each one brings its own irresistible twist to the classic treat. You might just discover a new favorite that makes you forget chocolate chips ever existed.
Pistachio Cookies
These pistachio cookies are a healthier version of my favorite Middle Eastern cookies. Gluten free with no added refined sugar. Delicious and easy to make.
Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Iced oatmeal cookies blend hearty oats, aromatic spices, and a sweet and simple icing for a delightful mix of textures—crispy, chewy, and wonderfully flavorful.
Peaches and Cream Cookies
Peaches and cream is a classic flavor combination that is perfect for summer, and these Peaches and Cream Cookies are no exception. With a graham cracker cookie base, peach buttercream, whipped topping, and a fresh peach slice on top, these cookies are a delightful treat that are pretty much a fresh peach cobbler, in cookie form.
Chocolate Chipless Cookies
Chocolate Chipless Cookies are great for when you want a cookie, just without the chocolate chips. Whether you’re all out of chocolate chips, or just simply don’t like them (I can’t relate, but I know there’s some of you out there), then this recipe is for you!
Strawberry Crunch Cookies
These Strawberry Crunch Cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These semi-homemade cookies use a boxed cake mix and can be made in under 30 minutes. You can whip up a batch of these crunchy and chewy cookies in no time.
Almond Butter Cookies
Rich in flavor without all the sugar! These Almond Butter Cookies will be the perfect treat for the whole family! Super easy to whip up a batch and feel guilt free while your snack!
Key Lime Cookies
Get all the flavor of key lime pie in an easy, bite-sized version with these chewy key lime cookies. If you love citrusy desserts, these cookies are a must-try!
Orange Creamsicle Cookies
Giant Orange flavored sugar cookie stuffed with vanilla buttercream then topped with a white chocolate drizzle. These chewy cookies are served chilled making them just as refreshing as your favorite popsicle.
Toffee Doodle Cookies
Toffee Doodle Cookies are my personal twist on a traditional snickerdoodle cookie! Imagine your favorite cookie, rolled in a sugar-cinnamon mixture, and stuffed with crunchy toffee bits. Is your mouth watering yet?!
Date Cookies
A fun mediterranean inspired cookie recipe, these buttery date cookies are sweet, nutty, chewy and completely irresistible – perfect for cookie exchanges
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
The best brown butter pecan cookie recipe is one that is also easy! In no time at all you’ll have chewy, buttery cookies coming out of the oven.
Pumpkin Turtle Cookies
Pumpkin Turtle Cookies are soft and gooey cookies with a nutty pecan crunch. Your favorite chocolate candy dressed up into a pumpkin cookie for the holidays. One of my favorite easy pumpkin recipes!
Applesauce Cookies with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
These perfect moist, spiced Applesauce Cookies come together in just minutes and make an excellent after-school snack or sweet treat. Made with applesauce, these cookies are lower in sugar but full of flavor!
Copycat Crumbl Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
Crumbl’s Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies are a Graham Cracker flavored Cookie base topped with a Cheesecake Frosting and a Raspberry Preserves Drizzle. This is a recipe, inspired by Crumbl’s Cookie.
