15 Cookies That Break the Baking Mold

Mint, Peanut Butter, and Oatmeal Chip Cookie

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There's a lot happening in this combo cookie recipe, including mint, peanut butter, M&M's, oatmeal, and chocolate chips. But trust us — the weirdness works.

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Basic French Macarons

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What's not to love about a great macaron? The rainbow hues, the adorable two-bite size, and the perfectly crisp, chewy texture make for a special cookie — whether or not you're in France!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Think beyond pumpkin pie for these cakey pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, which call for pumpkin puree.

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Vegan, Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies

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No gluten? Vegan? No problem. Whip up these cutout lemon cookies.

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Pecan Pie Cookies

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If pie isn't your thing, then try these pecan pie cookies. A thumbprint cookie with a caramelized-pecan filling, this cookie is reminiscent of pecan pie, only a lot easier to put together!

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Chai Snickerdoodles

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Bake — don't brew — these chai-infused snickerdoodle cookies. The secret is to seep chai tea bags in the melted butter.

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Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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OK, sometimes you don't want to bake — you just want the dough. This edible cookie dough, is 100 percent safe to eat, because it's made without raw eggs.

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Muskotsnittar

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This Swedish cookie translates to nutmeg slices and tastes like Biscoff!

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Matcha Shortbread Cookies

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Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, shines when mixed with a creamy, buttery shortbread cookie. A surefire hit, this green tea shortbread cookie will be devoured by cookie-lovers in record time.

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No-Guilt Cookies

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Beans and peanut butter come together for a guilt-free cookie that you can eat morning, noon, or night.

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Apple Pie Bars

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With a sugar cookie crust, caramelized apple filling, and crunchy oat topping, these apple pie bars are more addictive than the classic rendition.

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Vegan Teatime Cookies

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You would never guess that these dark-chocolate "buttercream" teatime cookies are vegan! Rolled in silvered almonds and topped with a smooth, creamy spread, they are nondairy but delicious!

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HIMYM's Sumbitch Cookies

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One episode of How I Met Your Mother centers around "sumbitch cookies," crispy, chocolatey caramel and peanut butter cookies that are naughty in all the right ways.

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Vegan Cut-Out Cookies

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Flaxseed helps bind these vegan sugar cookies, but we don't think you'll even taste the difference.

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Cake Batter Cookies

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You will never be able to eat just one cake mix cookie. They're guaranteed to be a favorite any time of year!

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