18 Favorite Cookie Recipes Like Grandma Used to Make

While I don’t have the photo in my possession, I can picture it easily: my 5-year-old self standing on a kitchen chair, flour on the table, a wooden spoon grasped tightly in both my hands, and my grandma next to me, urging me along as we make my very first batch of chocolate chip cookies. It’s a nostalgic memory that many of us likely share. For me, it’s especially strong when accompanied by a whiff of freshly baked cookies.

Whether you’re an avid home baker or haven’t baked a batch since childhood, these recipes are more than worth revisiting. From Grandma’s oatmeal cookies to chewy chocolate chip cookies, the best peanut butter cookies and gooey 7-layer bars, there’s something sweet for everyone to enjoy.