Best 8 Moms Cookie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Mom's Cookie, a classic treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. With its crispy edges, chewy center, and irresistible aroma, this timeless cookie is a symphony of flavors that evokes nostalgia and comfort. Whether you prefer the traditional chocolate chip, the nutty oatmeal raisin, or the rich double chocolate, each variation offers a unique gustatory experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets behind Mom's Cookie's enduring popularity, and gather the essential ingredients to recreate these treasured recipes in your own kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOM'S UNCOOKED COOKIES



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Mom's Uncooked Cookies is my mom's classic, easy recipe for delicious, no-bake cookies using, cocoa powder, oatmeal and coconut.

Provided by Keri Hix

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 cup Margarine (or butter)
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup Baking Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3 cups Rolled Oats
1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
1/2 cup Nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in pan over medium-low to medium heat.
  • Add the evaporated milk, cocoa powder, and sugar to the melted butter. Stir and cook until the mixture comes to a complete boil.
  • Cook for one minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla, rolled oats, nuts if using, and coconut. Stir until completely mixed.
  • Scoop mixture onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with wax paper.
  • Let the cookies set until firmed up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S CHEESECAKE COOKIE BARS



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Found this cheesecake cookie bars recipe going through my mom's recipe box. Good memories...

Provided by DevDrew

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅔ cup butter
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with half the crust mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and leave oven on.
  • Mix cream cheese and white sugar together in another bowl using an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until blended. Pour on top of the baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

MOM'S SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



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This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see why it remains our very favorite cookie! -Arnita Schroeder, Hoagland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup sour cream
Optional toppings: sugar or colored sugar and walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add sour cream and dissolved baking soda to creamed mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Working with one-third of the batch at a time, roll dough on a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. (Cover and refrigerate remaining dough until ready to roll.) Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round or other shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle tops with sugar and top with walnuts., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set but not browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S BUTTERMILK COOKIES



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I treasure my mother's recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. -Jane Darling, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over cookies; if desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S COOKIES



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This is one of my mom's favorite cookies that she made quite often. Mom had lots of family and friends over and they always had these cookies on hand with tea.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream together the shortening and the butter. Add the brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs until well blended.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over the creamed mixture. Mix in then stir in the raisins, nuts and dates.
  • Drop cookies onto ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

MOM'S RANGER COOKIES



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Mom makes these and I love them so I thought I'd share them with you. They don't stay around long! They are soft and yummy and kids love them.

Provided by Tammy Woodard

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ¾ cups rolled oats
1 ¾ cups corn flake cereal
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together both amounts of flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix flour mixture into the liquid ingredients.
  • Gently mix rolled oats, corn flakes, and coconut into the dough until thoroughly combined.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoons onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 95.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

MOM'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Chocolate chip cookie made with instant vanilla pudding.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add pudding mix, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 175.3 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

DECORATED CHRISTMAS CUTOUT COOKIES



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Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. -Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tinted frostings, colored sugars, edible glitter and nonpareils

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill until firm, 1 hour. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in thickness. Cut out with Christmas cookie cutters of your choice. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Decorate cookies with frosting and colored sugars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips for Baking Mom's Cookies:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the ingredients blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking cookies is 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies until they are just set, but still slightly soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Mom's cookies are a classic recipe that is loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious, soft, and chewy cookies that will remind you of your childhood. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or just because you're craving something sweet, Mom's cookies are sure to be a hit.

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