Be adventurous and think outside the cookie box!
There’s no doubt in my mind that cookies are a dessert staple. Now that I think of it, who am I kidding: Cookies aren’t just for dessert, they’re good any time of the day! There is nothing better than a fresh-from-the-oven, warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie (except maybe a Snickerdoodle…or peanut butter cookie…or oatmeal raisin…). I love all kinds of cookies, and I usually find myself returning to my favorite traditional cookie recipes. But, sometimes it’s good to push the envelope with creative cookie ideas.
10 Creative Cookie Ideas for Every Occasion
When deciding on a cookie recipe, it’s good to try something new and different. Whether it’s a whole new cookie concept or just a new twist on a classic, these 10 creative cookie ideas will have you thinking outside of the cookie box! You may just find a new favorite recipe (or three or four).
1. Apple Pie Cinnamon Cookie
Apple pie and cookies…that’s two super delicious things combined into one bite-sized package! Not to mention that these cookies are seriously cute; they look like little apple pies, and they taste just like it, too!
Get the recipe: Apple Pie Cinnamon Cookies
2. Snowball Cookies
If you’re looking for creative cookie ideas for the holiday season, look no further. Nothing says the holidays like snowball cookies. Just 5 simple ingredients make this recipe a family favorite. Pop two of these heavenly cookies in your mouth for fewer than 120 calories.
Get the recipe: Snowball Cookies
3. Coconut Banana Paleo Cookies
These scrumptious cookies are paleo-approved and absolutely delicious! With ingredients like almond flour, coconut sugar, shredded coconut, banana, vanilla, walnuts, cinnamon, and more, they’re just as healthy as they are yummy.
Get the recipe: Coconut Banana Paleo Cookies
4. Fresh Fruit Cookie Sandwiches
Fresh baked short bread cookies, stuffed with cool whip and sliced fruit! We recommend strawberries, kiwi, pineapple or even apples! These tasty treats are perfect for spring and summertime picnics and get togethers!
Get the recipe: Fresh Fruit Cookie Sandwiches
5. Carrot Spice Oatmeal Cookies
Everything good is wrapped up in this deliciously moist cookie recipe. This recipe is a family favorite and I especially love that it’s vegan. Take a batch of Carrot Spice Oatmeal Cookies to work and watch them disappear.
Get the recipe: Carrot Spice Oatmeal Cookies
6. No-Bake Almond Joy Cookies
Cookies and candy are two of the best things in life! These Almond Joy cookies are the best of both worlds. They’re easy to make with only five ingredients, and you don’t even have to turn on the oven. The coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips mimic the flavors of an Almond Joy bar perfectly, but they’re actually healthy. You won’t need to feel a smidgeon of guilt as you enjoy these!
Get the recipe: No-Bake Almond Joy Cookies
7. Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
Who says cookies can’t be delicious and healthy? Every bite screams “Fudge” delicious! Don’t be thrown off by the zucchini in the recipe—it keeps these cookies ultra moist (not to mention it’s a great way to sneak in some extra veggies!)
Get the recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
8. Fruit and Oat Cookies
These fruit and oat cookies are unbelievably tasty and perfect for any occasion. Banana, almond butter, applesauce, maple syrup, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds create this delightfully healthy cookie!
Get the recipe: Fruit and Oat Cookies
9. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Sweet chocolate cookies made with coconut sugar and whole wheat flour are topped with candy canes. Not only do these cookies look festive, but they taste festive too!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
10. Chocolate Pumpkin Filled Cookies
Reach for one of these cookies if you need something packed with indulgent flavors. The chewy, chocolaty cookies are sandwiched between a rich, creamy inside that’s just bursting with pumpkin-flavored goodness. They might look like a fall-themed Oreo cookie (and, they taste just as sinfully delicious as those unhealthy treats), but these cookies are actually packed with good-for-you ingredients: whole-wheat flour, coconut oil, fat-free cream cheese, and beta-carotene-rich pumpkin puree. These make a perfect after-school snack around Halloween, and you could easily serve up a tray for any fancy party.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Filled Cookies
Each of these creative cookie ideas is delicious, healthy, and unexpected! They’re perfect for a bake sale, holiday party, or just because! Try one out today or invite a few friends over for a creative cookie swap!
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