A chocolate chip cookie is a drop cookie, originating in the United States. The distinguishing characteristic is the chocolate chips, with traditional recipes combining a sweet butter brown sugar/white sugar dough with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Variations abound, including recipes with various types of chocolate or additional ingredients, such as nuts or oatmeal.

Whoopie pies are Amish in origin, they are a popular treat in New England, but believe me, you can be from absolutely anywhere to enjoy them. Two soft, chocolately cookies with a creamy peanut butter buttercream filling make this a sandwich unlike any other than you have ever had. This is a great, easy recipe to make with children.

Simple, heathlier, and quick... forget the flour and make these tasty cookies gluten free!

Chocolate no bake cookies are what people usually see, but if you try these peanut butter no bakes, you will be shocked at the taste. These are probably the best cookies I have ever eaten!

VERY easy recipe for peanut butter cookies that are gluten-free, casein-free, and soy-free. Perfect for kids on the autism spectrum who are following a GFCF diet, or for those with celiac disease and living a gluten-free lifestyle. (Photos included)

These traditional top rated shortbread cookies cost a lot less than you might think.