14 Grandma-Approved Cookie Recipes That'll Remind You of Home

There’s nothing like walking into grandma’s house and being greeted by the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies. Allrecipes community members have shared plenty of vintage cookie recipes from their grandmas’ kitchens through the years—and we’ve rounded up some of the best ones right here. Whether you’re in the mood for an old-fashioned idea that has stood the test of time or a fun twist on an old favorite, you’ll find a new family tradition in this collection of our best grandma-approved cookies.

Grandma’s Gingersnap Cookies

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This melt-in-your-mouth cookie recipe dates back to 1899, according to Allrecipes community member Marie Ayers. Plus, it has earned more than 1,000 rave reviews from happy home cooks!

Grandma Tibbitts Sugar Cookies

“This recipe was handed down from my great grandmother,” says Allrecipes member UPATNINE, who figured out the exact measurements through years of trial and error. They come together in just 30 minutes.

My Grandma’s Fruitcake Cookies

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“These fruitcake cookies are made with dried fruit, nuts, and a splash of sherry,” says Allrecipes member minky410. “My grandmother called these ‘Merry Christmas cookies!’ This recipe makes a huge batch—perfect for sharing with friends and family.”

Grandma’s Classic No-Bake Cookies

These no-bake cookies are so easy to make, even a kid can do it! “This no-bake cookie recipe was my grandmother’s, and my mother taught it to her children, and I will to mine,” says Allrecipes member Jadebloodraven.

Grandma Minnie’s Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

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Everyone needs a traditional cut-out sugar cookie recipe in their repertoire. This recipe makes a whopping 78 servings, so it’s perfect for entertaining a crowd.

Grandma’s Lace Cookies

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These delicate lace cookies are thin, crispy, and oh-so-irresistible. For extra crunchiness, reviewer JoAnn suggests tossing some pecans into the dough.

Granny Mabel’s Best Bar Cookies

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In these bar cookies, a chocolate-caramel filling is sandwiched between two layers of chewy oatmeal crust. “Fast, easy and delicious,” raves one Allrecipes member. “I’ll make them again and won’t change a thing.”

Granny’s Filled Cookies

Believe it or not, you only need four ingredients (flour, cream cheese, butter, and your favorite flavor of fruit jam) to make these impressive filled cookies. Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Grandma’s Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

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“These soft tea cakes are made with rich cookie dough. They taste best when they are one to two days old,” says Allrecipes member Rhonda. “You can change flavors by substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Add a few drops of food coloring to dress up the dough for special occasions.”

Granny’s Strawberry Preserves-Filled Cookies

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There’s a sweet, fruity surprise hidden inside these old-fashioned sugar cookies: strawberry preserves! These are “really good cookies and a great way to use up jam out of the fridge,” according to reviewer Sharon Collins.

My Grandmother’s Potato Chip Cookies

If you’re a fan of the salty-sweet flavor combo, you won’t be able to get enough of these 5-ingredient cookies. The potato chips might be unexpected, but they’re a fantastic addition to an otherwise basic recipe.

Grama’s Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies

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“These peanut butter cornflake cookies remind me of peanut butter fudge. My grandmother made them for us, and now I make them for my family,” says Allrecipes member Nana’s 3 Babies. “There is nothing healthy about this recipe, but it is a great sweet-tooth fixer.”

Grandmother’s Oatmeal Cookies

“Best oatmeal cookie I’ve ever made! I used real butter, toasted my walnuts before adding them, and then chilled the dough for 20 minutes before rolling into balls,” says reviewer KATIANA. “Cookies stay chewy and moist after baking. Great flavor, sure to stay a family favorite.”

Grandma Ruth’s Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies

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There are few desserts as nostalgic as soft, chewy, cinnamon-spiked snickerdoodles. “This is so close to how I remember my own Grandmother’s cookies tasting, I’m actually trying not to cry,” says reviewer Gretchen Coleman. “I’ve not had her cookies since I was a little girl.”

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