I don't know about you guys, but in our family at bridal and baby showers there are always trays and TRAYS of cookies for us to stuff our faces with! There is just something so satisfying about a good cookie, and so many of them are gorgeous to look at as well. I often wander over to the cookie table once I have made my rounds of hellos just to take a look at all of the wonderful creations my friends and family have brought along.
With that being said...I love to see (and eat) the "classics" but I also love to try something new. So whether you're looking for your next show stopping , mouth watering cookie recipe, or just came to check out a couple of the classics, I hope you leave with a recipe or two that you'll be excited to bring along to all those showers you have on your calendar!
I am excited to feature some of my favorite cookie recipes you know and love from the blog as well as some great new ones from my fellow bloggers. Here we go!
rhubarb coconut macaroons from: the cookie writer
A perfect flavor combination of sweet with the sour from the rhubarb, what a delicious and beautiful update on the classic coconut macaroon! I will be making this one for a baby shower I have this summer!
courtesy of: the cookie writer, click here for the recipe
Nutella Palmiers from: Beth dunham
Ok so who doesn’t love nutella?! For real right? These cookies use a store bought puff pastry with the tasty chocolate hazelnut spread to create a stunning “cookie” that looks like you spent hours making. This is one you have to make!
courtesy of: beth dunham, click here for the recipe
classic french macaron from: ahead of thyme
Ahhh macarons…they are seriously so gorgeous and are the type of “Show-stopping” cookie you will want to make for the bride or mommy-to-be! They melt in your mouth and the buttercream filling gives you the perfect ooey texture you crave in a cookie. I love that you can also customize the filling to coordinate with the shower colors (just add some food coloring before filing!)
courtesy of: ahead of thyme, click here for the recipe
italian choco orange spice drop cookie from: she loves biscotti
if you have ever been to an Italian shower you have seen these gems on a tray, and they are definitely one of my favorites! A cakey texture filled with a hint of spice and the sweetness of the chocolate and orange, everyone always seem to grab these from the tray first!
courtesy of: she loves biscotti, click here for the recipe
Peanut butter cookie cups
This is a special treat you will want to make for the bride (or mommy-to-be) that you really want to indulge - I mean who doesn't love peanut butter cups?! They are made with only 2 ingredients to keep them simple but they definitely do not lack in flavor!
From my cookie vault, click here for the recipe
classic italian amaretti cookies from: The olive blogger cookie vault
No cookie tray is ever complete for me without a delicious Amaretti! Perfectly crunchy with a chewy middle, it is loaded with almond flavor and goes wonderfully with a cup of coffee. This recipe makes a TON too, which means you will always have them on hand for a quick tray.
from my cookie vault, click here for the recipe
marlene's sour cream cookies from: cooking with carlee
Here is a real classic for any cookie tray, the cookie itself is slightly dense with a delicious soft bite and then you can use either a buttercream or royal icing on top (I personally prefer buttercream). You can cut them into any shape you want (cue the cute rubber ducky or gorgeous wedding dress) and then go to town with decorating!
courtesy of: cooking with carlee, click here for the recipe
Brownie Biscotti from: The Olive Blogger cookie vault
If you have been following the blog you know that this "biscotti" recipe is a real keeper that everyone loves! It is easier than a traditional biscotti as it does not require flips and multiple bakes, and the chewy brownie flavor is a hit with everyone young and old!
from my cookie vault, click here for the recipe
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM: PEPPERS AND PENNIES
This is a classic cookie everyone will love. IT has a crunchy outside and chewy middle and uses steel cut oats and loads of chocolate chips. In fact, you will probably want to make a double batch with how easy these ones are!
Courtesy of: peppers and pennies, click HERE for the recipe
cranberry and pistachio shortbread from: kitchen divas
Every bite of this cookie has cranberries and pistachios, a winning combination that will be enjoyed by everyone. It is a nice update on a classic shortbread cookie that can be adapted to your tastes.
courtesy of: kitchen divas, click here for the recipe
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I've been going to the wrong baby and bridal showers because our tables are never loaded with cookies! Time to change that! I mean, I would be ecstatic if I showed up at a party with all these recipes! Really great round up 🙂
Ha! Kacey you NEED to come to one of ours! There are trays lined on 8ft tables (yes multiple!) full of cookies. At the end of the shower you generally get a take-away box which you fill to the brim to enjoy at home with a cup of coffee 🙂
I said the same thing. These cookies look delicious!
Ha!! Maybe it is just how we do them 😛
Perfect timing! I am planning a baby shower for the fall... wonderful collection of recipes. Great post Melissa and thanks so much for including my "little gems". ♥♥♥
Thanks so much Maria!! I think everyone will love your cookies, and I am happy you found some new ones here as well!!!
Omg, these all look so delicious!! Cookies & macarons <3
Thanks Claire!!! I think they are all pretty yummy too!
These cookies look Amazing! I love that your showers have so many cookies! A nice idea to start in my part of the world 🙂
It will make every very very happy!!
Agreed 😀
Wish I had this list while I was planning my sister's - love how some are very classic and others are very nontraditional!
Thanks Felicia!! It is always nice to have the classics mixed in with some new favorites!
SUCH a good roundup recipes! I want to try them all!
XO, Kylie
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Thanks so much Kylie, please do 🙂
Nothing beats a homemade cookie...and you don't even need a special occasion either. These look great, and I can see they would not last long under any circumstance!!
Thanks Gloria, I am with you on that one! Sometimes I get the "baking urge" and make a batch of my favorite cookies just because!!
Those rhubarb coconut macaroons look delicious! Saving this to refer to later.
What gorgeous cookies! They all look great but I would especially like to try the rhubarb and coconut macaroons, especially since I discovered how easy they are to make.
I am with you on that Corina, easy and yummy are my two favorite things in a recipe! Those macaroons look delish don't they!?
Everything here looks so good, Melissa! <3 I'm getting to that age when a lot of people I know are starting to get married/have kids so I'm sure I'll need this round-up in the near future. 😉 Or just for myself to munch on!
Yes I know that feeling! We only have one shower this year, but the past couple years I have had 5+ each summer! Hopefully some of these come in handy when you are ready to bake, and thank you for your contribution to the round-up!
They all look fantastic! Especially the macarons which I believe are not so easy to make... but so worth the trouble! Yummy collection you've got there!
Sometimes it is worth it for the harder ones, but I have not tried to make a macaron yet either! 🙂
Pinned! I will definitely be sharing this out and using it for myself. I have so many pregnant friends right now. 🙂
Awesome!! They will have the best showers in town with these goodies!
These are all such great ideas for parties. And I love that many of them can be made much earlier too!
That is something I love about a great cookie recipe, making them ahead saves so much last minute stress.
I'm a self proclaimed cookie monster so always looking for new and tasty cookie recipes to try. This is such a great list. I see many that I would find near impossible to resist.
I am with you Lynn, put a plate of cookies out and I am right in there! Enjoy!
I can think of several ways to use these cookie recipes including my god son's baby shower!
Oh yes how special!! You can show up with the best tray with these recipes!