Keep these simple cookie recipes in your back pocket anytime you want to bake a little treat.
Will they require using astand mixer?
Step one is easier said than done, right?

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Now pull out thosebaking sheets!
Plus, they rise significantly while baking, so you get lots of chocolaty goodness in each bite.
Gingerbread Cookies
Who says gingerbread is just for the holidays?

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Bake these cookies year-round and decorate with a simple icing.
Angeletti
Decorate these crumbly little bites with a light vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles.
Fill each cookie with vibrantly colored jam to create an Instagram-worthy dessert platter.

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Dust each cookie with powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.
Easy Sugar Cookies
It doesn’t get much more classic than this easy sugar cookie recipe.
Pine Nut Drops
Crunchy pine nuts provide a satisfying contrast in these chewy cookies.

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