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Posted: 2018-04-20T09:46:06Z | Updated: 2022-01-20T19:36:12Z The Best Cookie Recipes To Bake This Weekend | HuffPost Life
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The Best Cookie Recipes To Bake This Weekend

Baking is a form of altruism. What better excuse to make some cookies?
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Handle The Heat/Half Baked Harvest

Baking for others is a delicious form of altruism that’s been proven to boost your overall sense of well-being and help connect you with the people you love. But what if you just don’t have time for altruism during the busy workweek?

That’s what weekends are for.

We know you don’t have time to waste down the rabbit hole of Google recipe searches, so we’ve selected only our very favorite cookie recipes from food bloggers. We’ve got chai snickerdoodles, Oreo-stuffed peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies that are made with granola and even some almond butter cookies that are vegan and gluten free.

Whether you eat them all yourself or share them, we promise your weekend will be better after baking a batch or two.

1
Nutella-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
Handle The Heat
Get the Nutella-Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Handle The Heat
2
Mexican Samoas Cookies
Half Baked Harvest
Get the Mexican Samoas Cookies recipe from Half Baked Harvest
3
Andes Mint Chip Soft Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
Averie Cooks
Get the Andes Mint Chip Soft Fudgy Chocolate Cookies recipe from Averie Cooks
4
Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies
Love and Olive Oil
Get the Granola Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Love and Olive Oil
5
Raspberry Lemon Snickerdoodles
Hummingbird High
Get the Raspberry Lemon Snickerdoodles recipe from Hummingbird High
6
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Completely Delicious
Get the Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Completely Delicious
7
Chocolate Salt & Pepper Sable Cookies
Love and Olive Oil
Get the Chocolate Salt & Pepper Sable Cookies recipe from Love and Olive Oil
8
Sadelle's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Brown Eyed Baker
Get the Sadelle's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
9
5-Ingredient Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
Half Baked Harvest
Get the 5-Ingredient Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Half Baked Harvest
10
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Minimalist Baker
Get the Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Minimalist Baker
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Chocolate Turtle Cookies
Handle The Heat
Get the Chocolate Turtle Cookies recipe from Handle The Heat
12
Oreo Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies
I Am Baker
Get the Oreo Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from I Am Baker
13
Marshmallow Monster Cookies
Pinch Of Yum
Get the Marshmallow Monster Cookies recipe from Pinch of Yum
14
Soft Batch Double Chocolate Cookies
Handle The Heat
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15
Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Hummingbird High
Get the Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cup Cookies recipe from Hummingbird High
16
Homemade Oreo Sandwich Cookies, 3 Ways
Love and Olive Oil
Get the Homemade Oreo Sandwich Cookies, 3 Ways recipe from Love and Olive Oil
17
Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies
Sally's Baking Addiction
Get the Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction
18
Blood Orange Curd Linzer Cookies
Hummingbird High
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19
One Giant Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
Completely Delicious
Get the One Giant Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe from Completely Delicious
20
Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies
Averie Cooks
Get the Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe from Averie Cooks
21
Giant Reese's Pieces Chocolate Chip Cookies
Handle The Heat
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The Best Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Baking Mixes
Birch Benders Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix(01 of09)
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This is an awesome high-protein and high-fiber pancake alternative that uses real ingredients, registered dietitian Marissa Meshulam told HuffPost. There are no weird additives, and they have a fun, coconutty taste.

Get it from Amazon for $9.57. (credit:Amazon)
Bob's Red Mill Grain-Free Mixes(02 of09)
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This seven-ingredient Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix is packed with protein and healthy fats, plus it has less added sugar than many grain-based brands, registered dietitian nutritionist Amanda Frankeny told HuffPost. Its made with an almond flour and coconut flour base. You simply add eggs, water and oil, and you get whats promised fluff on the inside and a crispy exterior.

Get the Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix from Amazon for $14.43.

Experts also love the Blueberry Muffin Mix from the same brand. There are several great grain-free baking mixes on the market, but only a couple have made the top of my list, registered dietitian nutritionist Andrea Mathis told HuffPost. Registered dietitian Toby Amidor agreed, noting the high protein content in this mix. "If youre looking for a grain-free baking mix that contains a great source of protein, this is a good choice since it contains 8 grams of protein per serving, he told HuffPost. I usually like to make my own muffins, but in a pinch I will use a quick and easy mix. It makes delicious muffins. The mix uses gluten-free paleo baking flour, which consists of almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour and tapioca flour, and its sweetened with coconut sugar.

Get a five-pack of the Grain-Free Blueberry Muffin Mix from Amazon for $28.81.
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Highkey Keto Blueberry Muffin & Cupcake Mix(03 of09)
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Homemade grain-free muffins can be tricky, Frankeny said. If youve tried baking them, youve probably run into some funky-textured baked goods. Highkey makes it easier with this mix. It delivers a moist muffin every single time, one that never ventures into dense or soggy territory. This product does include the sugar-replacement allulose and a sugar alcohol, erythritol. Though they add to the flavor, you should be aware of that if youre staying away from low-calorie sweeteners.

Get it from Amazon for $9.98. (credit:Amazon)
Julies Real Paleo Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix(04 of09)
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These are about as low in sugar as a brownie can come, Meshulam said. The mix uses real, wholesome ingredients to provide you with chocolatey goodness. And theyre truly paleo if thats your thing.

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99. (credit:Amazon)
King Arthur Grain-Free Paleo Baking Flour(05 of09)
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I recently made biscuits with this blend, and they turned out moist and noncrumbly," chef and cookbook author Robin Asbell told HuffPost. "So many gluten-free mixes can become dry once the biscuit cools, but this one didnt. The experts behind the Real Food Dietitians Jessica Beacom, Stacie Hassing and Jessie Shafer also gave this mix a thumbs-up. Weve used this blend in place of wheat flour in recipes, and weve had great results," they told HuffPost.

Get it from Amazon for $7.98. (credit:Amazon)
Livlo Keto Biscuit & Bread Mix(06 of09)
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We all love a fluffy biscuit, and this mix will get you exactly what you crave, Frankeny said. It uses almond flour, baking powder and sea salt. This buttery, delicious treat does contain a tiny nutritional boost, with 4 more grams of fiber per serving than the leading wheat-based biscuit brand. Try the finished product on the side when serving pot roast, or use it as a quiche crust.

Get it from Amazon for $10.17. (credit:Amazon)
Miss Jones Baking Co. Mixes(07 of09)
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For anyone who loves the taste and texture of cornbread but is following a grain-free diet, this mix is the perfect go-to. Its made with almond flour and coconut flour," registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Gorin told HuffPost.

Get the Not Cornbread Bread & Muffin Mix from Amazon for $7.99.

One of my favorite better-for-you baking mix companies is Miss Jones, Amidor said. This mix is made with almond flour and is sweetened with erythritol and monk fruit extract.

Get the Keto & Paleo Fudgy Brownie Baking Mix from Amazon for $6.99. (credit:Amazon)
Purely Elizabeth Grain-Free Pancake + Waffle Mix(08 of09)
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This mix doesnt produce a weird mouthfeel or chalky taste, Mathis said.
Registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Palmer agreed, adding, I already think they do a really nice job with their granolas, and no surprise, their grain-free pancake mix is yummy, too.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $22.62. (credit:Amazon)
Simple Mills Baking Mixes(09 of09)
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"This [Cupcake & Cake Baking Mix] is about as clean as cake can get, Meshulam said. They use coconut sugar, which has a slightly lower glycemic index than regular sugar. The blend of almond and coconut flour is higher in protein, fat and fiber, making this a more nutrient-dense treat.

Get a three-pack of the Almond Flour Cupcake & CBaking Mix from Amazon for $23.97.

Chef Marshall OBrien said his familys breakfasts are frequently powered by pancakes made with the Almond Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix. I have two daughters, ages 7 and 10, and Ill use it for our Saturday breakfasts," he told HuffPost. "The mix is almond-based, with real and few ingredients. Pro tip: The chef sometimes adds a few extras to boost nutrition. Ill add ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or sometimes even cricket powder. I serve pancakes with homemade stewed cinnamon apples, peanut butter or other nut butters, ghee, butter, real maple syrup and assorted jams. Its a tasty treat.

Get a three-pack of the Almond Flour Pancake & Waffle Mix from Amazon for $25.45. (credit:Amazon)
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