11 Fun Cookie Recipes to Bake This Spring (and All Year Long)
This collection of 11 fun cookie recipes features some of our favorite spring cookies, perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or leisurely weekend baking. Lemon, buttery shortbread, and matcha cookies are just a few that feel like spring. Some of the other cookie recipes we’ve included are classics that can be adapted for just about any holiday or when you’re just in the mood for having some cookies around the house.
If you’re baking for a special occasion, gifting something homemade, or simply filling the cookie jar at home, these recipes are easy to make and even more enjoyable to share.
Matcha Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these matcha crinkle cookies have a subtle green tea flavor and a fun crackled finish that feels especially fitting for springtime baking.
Easter Egg Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Curd Yolks
Buttery shortbread cookies cut into egg shapes and filled with sunny lemon curd create the sweetest little treat for Easter celebrations or any spring brunch.
Easter Egg Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Curd Yolks
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Bright, citrusy, and very soft, lemon crinkle cookies are a fresh alternative to traditional chocolate cookies, bringing just the right amount of lemon to your spring dessert table.
Bright Green Matcha Cookies with Vanilla Icing
Finished with a simple vanilla icing, these vibrant matcha cookies can be cut into seasonal shapes, making them perfect for spring holidays or festive gatherings.
Bright Green Matcha Cookies with Vanilla Icing
Mini Chewy Ginger Cookies
Warmly spiced and perfectly bite-sized, these mini chewy ginger cookies are a year-round favorite, and they go well with tea or coffee on a cool spring afternoon. Put them in a small jar, and they’re a perfect little gift for a friend.
Mini Chewy Ginger Cookies
Healthy(ish) Peanut Butter Cookies
Made with simple ingredients and no refined sugar, these peanut butter cookies are an easy, everyday option when you want something sweet but a little more wholesome.
Healthy(ish) Peanut Butter Cookies
Salted Butter Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies
Rich, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chunks, these cookies strike the perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them a favorite among our family and guests.
Salted Butter Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies
Twice-Baked Shortbread That’s Like Biscotti, Only Better
Crisp and crunchy, this twice-baked shortbread has all the satisfying crunch of biscotti with a more buttery texture. They are ideal for dunking into your favorite warm drink. My preference is coffee.
Twice-Baked Shortbread That’s Like Biscotti, Only Better
Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies
Filled with apple pie–inspired goodness, these soft and chewy thumbprint cookies bring a hint of cozy flavor that transitions beautifully from winter into spring.
Martha Stewart’s Cast-Iron Skillet Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Baked in a cast-iron skillet for crisp edges and a soft center, this giant chocolate chip cookie is perfect for sharing, especially when served in wedges like you would serve pie.
Martha Stewart’s Cast-Iron Skillet Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Spritz Butter Cookies
Spritz cookies can be decorated for any holiday or season. We made these for Christmas, but they’re very versatile and can be adapted for any holiday or special occasion.
Cookies for spring and beyond
Whether you’re baking for Easter, a spring brunch, or simply filling the cookie jar for the week ahead, these 11 cookie recipes offer something for every moment. From bright citrus flavors and matcha to buttery shortbread and classic chocolate chips, each recipe can be tailored to the season or just enjoyed as a sweet treat. Whatever you choose to bake them for, these cookies will bring a little sweetness to your spring days and beyond.
