Perfect eaten as a tasty mid-morning snack, baked to celebrate a special occasion, or boxed to present as a gift, cookies are simple to bake yet always welcome. Here you'll find over 90 perfect recipes, from old favourites to new treats.

There’s nothing quite like the irresistible smell and the mouth-watering taste of freshly baked cookies straight from the oven. Sometimes savoury, but often wonderfully sweet, they are the ultimate bite-sized comfort food, and oh so simple to make.

Here you’ll find classic recipes such as Gingerbread Men, Choc Chip Cookies and Snickerdoodles, along with more contemporary creations like Peanut Crunch, Spiced Pumpkin or Rosemary & Pine Nut Cookies to truly showcase the variety of flavours share amongst friends… or keep for yourself! 

Together with some basic baking tips, information about the equipment you need and advice on the best ingredients to buy – you’ll be prepared and ready to bake in no time! If you’re partial to some Brandy Snaps, the buttery taste of Shortbread or could nibble on the whole selection, get ready to fill up your cookie jar with these crunchy, moreish and easy-to-make bakes.