15 summer cookie ideas for picnics, porch sitting
Not every summer treat needs to be frozen to feel refreshing. These 15 summer cookie ideas bring in bright, seasonal touches while still keeping that classic baked feel. They work just as well with coffee as they do with something iced on the side.
Thumbprint Cookies
A holiday classic reinvented! This vegan and gluten-free recipe features almond flour and a simple homemade chia jam. Get the recipe: Thumbprint Cookies
Rhubarb Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with that sweet-tart rhubarb flavor, these cookies feel like a fresh take on a classic. The white chocolate adds a creamy contrast (with optional crunch from nuts), and the whole thing leans into that bright, slightly tangy flavor. Get the recipe: Rhubarb Cookies
Strawberry Pie Crust Cookies
These strawberry pie crust cookies pack all the flaky, jam-filled goodness of a classic pastry into one sweet spring treat. Made with pie crust, strawberry jam, and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or just indulging. Get the recipe: Strawberry Pie Crust Cookies
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Learn how to make these Italian ricotta cookies with a sweet lemon twist and colorful sprinkles. Topped with a powdered sugar glaze, they’re festive and perfect for sharing (or not). Get the recipe: Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy in the middle, crispy on the edges, these cherry white chocolate chip cookies are basically impossible to resist. With their pretty pink, red, and white vibes, they’re perfect for colorful cookie platters. Get the recipe: Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft Lemon Cookies
These soft gluten-free lemon cookies are everything! Sweet, tangy, and totally guilt-free – perfect for when you need a tasty snack that feels like a treat. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies
Lavender Lemon Cookies
Lavender lemon cookies are buttery shortbreads with just a touch of floral lavender. Soft, flavorful, and totally Instagram-worthy, they’re a sweet twist on a classic cookie. Get the recipe: Lavender Lemon Cookies
Gluten Free Monster Cookies
Peanut butter and chocolate come together in these gluten-free monster cookies. With soft centers and crispy edges, they’re easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for freezing. Get the recipe: Gluten Free Monster Cookies
Soft Banana Date Cookies
Healthy banana date cookies that are as delicious as they are wholesome! Perfectly sweet and super easy to make, they’re the ultimate treat for any time of day. Get the recipe: Healthy Banana Date Cookies
Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake
This sugar cookie cake is soft and chewy with rainbow sprinkles. No mixer needed and much easier than scooping cookies, it bakes in a springform pan in about an hour and is festive enough for Easter or birthdays. Get the recipe: Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake
Fruit Pizza Cookies
These fruit pizza cookies start with soft, chewy sugar cookies and get a glow-up with sweet cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit. They’re basically guaranteed to be the first cookies gone at any gathering. Get the recipe: Fruit Pizza Cookies
Italian Wedding Snowball Cookies
This almond-based recipe for Italian wedding snowball cookies is gluten-free, vegan, paleo, keto, and sugar-free. With just 4 ingredients, they’re a healthy, low-carb addition to any cookie tray. Get the recipe: Italian Wedding Snowball Cookies
Frosted Sugar Cookies
If soft sugar cookies with frosting are your jam, this recipe will quickly become your go-to. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, they bake tender and stay soft for days and are basically perfection in cookie form. Get the recipe: Frosted Sugar Cookies
Iced Lemon Cookies
These iced lemon cookies are the perfect way to use ricotta, but you might just end up buying it more often just to make these delicious treats. They’re light, tangy, and irresistibly tasty. Get the recipe: Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Cherry Cookies
These 5-Ingredient cherry cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet cherry flavor and white chocolate chips. They’re love at first sight and love at first bite, so get ready to eat your feelings in the best way. Get the recipe: Cherry Cookies