Welcome to a sweet celebration of National Sugar Cookie Day! Every year on July 9th, cookie enthusiasts across the nation indulge in the simple yet delightful treat that is the sugar cookie.
Whether you enjoy them plain, frosted, or with a twist of flavor, sugar cookies are a timeless classic that brings joy to any occasion.
In honor of this delectable day, we've curated an irresistible roundup of sugar cookie recipes that will satisfy every sweet tooth. From the zesty tang of Lemon Sugar Cookies to the effortless charm of Drop Sugar Cookies, the aromatic allure of Chai Spiced Sugar Cookies to the comforting warmth of Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies, this collection has it all.
With 32 different sugar cookie recipes to choose from, you're bound to find your new favorite. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a storm with these delightful sugar cookie creations. Let's dive into this sugary adventure and make your National Sugar Cookie Day one to remember!
🍪 32 Sugar Cookie Recipes for You to Try!
Thin and crispy these gluten-free sugar cookies make the perfect addition to any dessert table sprinkled with sugar or with dairy-free icing.
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These stunning marbled heart cookies, filled with luscious fig jam, are the perfect way to show your love on Valentine's Day or Mother's Day (and on any other occasion). They are sweet, easy to make and look absolutely beautiful!
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Easy, homemade cut-out vegan gluten-free sugar cookies you can make for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween…they’re perfect for ANY occasion! Make them soft or crispy, it’s up to you.
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Drop Sugar cookies are soft, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie perfection! Without even the slightest hesitation, I can declare this to be our favorite!
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Soft and sweet, these Sourdough Sugar Cookies are easy to make and perfect to cut with your favorite cookie cutters!
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Did someone say pumpkin spice? Try these easy Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies and you will never go back to plain sugar cookies again! When fall rolls around, I love pumpkin spice recipes with great flavor!!
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Do you love chocolate chips and sugar cookies? Combine the two in this irresistible recipe that will have everyone asking for more. Get ready to enjoy the best of both worlds with this no-chill recipe!
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These easy chocolate sugar cookies are simple to make and melt in your mouth delicious! A great Halloween treat when you are looking for black cookies to serve to your guests.
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THE cookie for cinnamon-lovers! Soft and chewy sugar cookies with a delicious brown sugar-cinnamon swirl marbled all throughout.
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Easy air fryer sugar cookies are crisp outside and soft and buttery inside! Try something new and bake cookies in the air fryer this year. Decorate with sprinkles or frosting for a quick & easy treat.
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Learn how to make apple sugar cookies from scratch with this easy recipe. They’re like soft snickerdoodle cookies with the fall flavors of an apple pie!
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These piped lemon cookies are made in a jiffy and can be flavored with either lemon juice or limoncello. The refreshing, tangy flavor is simply irresistible!
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These must-try vanilla chai spiced sugar cookies are perfect with warm tea on a cozy day. Enjoy chewy cookies with delicious fall spices in 30 minutes!
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Get ready to satisfy your cookie cravings with these crispy sugar cookies. They are incredibly easy to make and will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Don't miss out on this delicious treat!
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Skip the rolling with this classic recipe for fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Amish Sugar Cookies. All you do is scoop and bake!
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These pretty Easter sugar cookies are gently flavoured with vanilla, baked to perfect and then topped with sugar paste in perfectly marbled pastel shades.
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These Mickey Tye Dye Cookies are super fun and easy to make, and they always turn out looking amazing. Perfect cookies for Valentine’s Day.
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These Sugar Cookies with Hershey Kisses are soft, chewy and so easy to make! They’re perfect for any holiday throughout the year!
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As if sugar cookies couldn’t get any better, these chocolate sugar cookies have it all. They’re chewy, crispy, and chocolatey!
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Get the easy copycat Crumbl sugar cookie recipe and make a Crumbl pink sugar cookie at home. A chilled sugar cookie is great for a hot day.
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These old-fashioned soft and chewy sugar cookies are stuffed with creamy chocolate hazelnut Nutella, giving this classic cookie a sweet and delicious twist.
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This soft and delicious Cinnamon Sugar Cookie is everything you remember. There’s nothing fancy; just extra special cinnamon-y goodness.
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Want to make cut-out sugar cookies but don't want to wait for the dough to chill? This recipe is made for you! These no-chill cookies are both delicious and easy to make.
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These 3 ingredient brown sugar cookies are perfectly sweet and buttery! They are easy to make and are ready in less than 30 minutes.
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This cotton candy cookie recipe is made with real cotton candy sugar, so it tastes just like real cotton candy! It’s a wonderful cut out sugar cookie that’s tender, doesn’t spread, and is the perfect pink (or blue, or purple!) shade, just like the cotton candy used to make it.
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The best Peppermint Sugar Cookies! These Candy Cane Sugar Cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy in the center - absolutely delicious!
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No Bake Sugar Cookies are packed with chewy oats and have the best vanilla flavor because they’re made with instant pudding!
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These Sushi Sugar Cookies are delicious and adorable!! They’re family-friendly and perfect for a movie night or birthday!
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These soft Maple Sugar Cookies make a delicious fall treat. These soft and chewy cookies will quickly become a new favorite!
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These roll out raspberry sugar cookies, made with real raspberry, are enjoyable for spring and summer parties.
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White Chocolate & Cranberry Sugar Cookies - An easy cookie recipe that takes five minutes to make and looks and tastes fabulous.
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Looking for a unique and delicious treat? Look no further than Pistachio Sugar Cookies! With a distinct pistachio flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
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Juyali says
What an amazing recap of cookie recipes! My favorite ones were "Marbled Heart Cookies With Fig Jam" because I love anything-figs, and the "lemon pistachio". Thanks for the great list! 🙂
Nora says
Thank you so much, Juyali! I am glad you liked it!
Helen says
So many delicous cookies to choose from. I never realized how versatile a good sugar cookie and be!
Nora says
Yeah, there is definitely a sugar cookie recipe for every occasion! 😀
Brittany Fiero says
This is such a helpful and useful source of sugar cookie recipes! I’m definitely going to try the marbled frosted cookies and the tie-dye ones. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful list.
Nora says
Thank you so much, Brittany! I am glad this list was helpful for you!
DEE says
OMG, I didn't know there was a day reserved for sugar cookies. All these recipes look great, don't know where to start!
Nora says
Thank you so much, DEE! I am so happy you liked the post!