Holidays & Entertaining Mother's Day Mother's Day Recipes 18 Mother's Day Cookies That Are Better Than Gifts By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on April 20, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Brie Passano A made-from-scratch cookie is sure to brighten Mom's day. We're sharing our favorite Mother's Day cookie ideas including chocolate chip, sugar, and snickerdoodles. Whip up a batch and gift them to her along with a heartfelt card. She'll love the thought (and the treats!). 01 of 18 Masala Chai Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Our favorite cookies for Mother's Day are a little unexpected. Just like these tea-infused shortbread cookies. This easy recipe calls for just six ingredients including loose-leaf masala chai tea. If you can't find it, mix together black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper. 02 of 18 Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Lace Cookies View Recipe Kelsey Hansen You've nurtured your sourdough starter for too long to let any of it go to waste. Put your sourdough discard to delicious use in these chewy oatmeal cookies for Mother's Day. Add it to the cookie batter with rolled oats, your favorite dried fruit, and plenty of cinnamon. 03 of 18 Ruby Red Grapefruit Shortbread Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano A double dose of ruby red grapefruit gives these gingery shortbread cookies bright, citrusy flavor. Use the zest to flavor the batter and save the juice to make a homemade grapefruit glaze. Dip the edge of each cookie in pink sanding sugar to finish the Mother's Day dessert. 04 of 18 Chocolate Chip Cookies View Recipe Jason Donnelly Inspired by the jumbo cookies New York made famous, these thick chocolate chip cookies must be served warm. Seriously! If you can't serve them right from the oven, microwave them for 20 seconds before digging in. 05 of 18 Huckleberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano Huckleberries are similar to wild blueberries in flavor. Here we've used purchased huckleberry jam to fill vanilla-orange thumbprint cookies. Finish the Mother's Day cookies with a sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried raspberries. 06 of 18 Buckeye Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano Inspired by the iconic chocolate and peanut butter candy from Ohio, these buckeye cookies start with a chocolate dough and are finished with creamy peanut butter frosting and melted chocolate. Double the batch and freeze half for a Mother's Day treat mom can pull out whenever she needs a chocolate fix. 07 of 18 Meyer Lemon Ricotta Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Look for meyer lemons to make this Mother's Day cookie recipe. They're slightly smaller, thinner skinned, and less acidic than traditional varieties. Adding whole milk ricotta ensures the cookies stay moist. Once cool, dunk each cookie in a homemade glaze. 08 of 18 Mississippi Mud Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano There are three kinds of chocolate in these rich Mother's Day cookies making them the perfect treat for all chocolate lovers. To make them "Mississippi Mud", slather each cookie with marshmallow fluff, more chocolate, and a sprinkle of toasted pecans. 09 of 18 Air Fryer Snickerdoodles View Recipe Jason Donnelly Yes, you can make snickerdoodle cookies in your air fryer. The results are golden, sugary sweets that are ready in just six minutes. This small-batch recipe yields just 15 cookies which is perfect for small Mother's Day celebrations. 10 of 18 Lacy Oat Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing If mom is a fan of crispy cookies, this recipe is a must-make! The delicate oatmeal cookies spread while baking into crisp, slightly chewy rounds. One BHG home cook raved, "Simple and delicious." A drizzle of bittersweet chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt adds the finishing touch. 11 of 18 Ore-gone Trail Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano This Mother's Day cookie idea has it all. Filled with rolled oats, chocolate chunks, almonds, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds, these trail mix cookies are best served with a big glass of milk. 12 of 18 Manchego Thumbprint Cookies View Recipe Brie Passano If mom's idea of a good time is a cheese plate and glass of wine, try making her these savory Mother's Day cookies. One reviewer called them, "A great twist on a cheese straw. Delicious!" Serve them alongside her favorite pickles, meats, and fruit for the ultimate charcuterie board. 13 of 18 Strawberry Meringue Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons Adding fresh strawberry puree to these Mother's Day cookies gives them a sweet taste of spring. If you're making the cookies ahead, keep them stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat. 14 of 18 Chocolate Whoopie Pies View Recipe Brie Passano Soft chocolate cookies are stuffed with fluffy marshmallow filling to create these sweet Mother's Day desserts. Adding a touch of instant espresso to the cookie dough ensures each bite tastes extra rich. 15 of 18 Macarons View Recipe Blaine Moats Our Test Kitchen perfected the art of making macarons at home. We'll walk you through exactly how to make them at home including tips for decorating your finished cookies. They make a sweet Mother's Day gift for any mom in your life. 16 of 18 Tropical "Lofthouse" Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Remember those pink frosted cookies from the grocery store? Put a tropical twist on Mother's Day sugar cookies with coconut, macadamia nuts, and lime zest. Finish each soft sugar cookie with lime frosting and toasted coconut. 17 of 18 Cherry-White Chocolate Chip Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing Chocolate and cherries are one of the all time great flavor pairings. Add maraschino cherries and white chocolate to a basic sugar cookie dough. Once baked, dip each cookie in melted white chocolate and let set. 18 of 18 Chocolate Cookie Crisps View Recipe Andy Lyons These crispy chocolate cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy with mom over a cup of coffee. Finish each cookie with a drizzle of homemade coconut frosting and toasted coconut flakes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit