Treat the special moms in your life with a batch of delicious Mother’s Day cookies! From classic sugar cookies decorated with love to indulgent chocolate chip creations, these 12 cookie ideas are the perfect way to show your appreciation. Whether you’re baking for your mom, grandma, or a mother figure, these sweet treats are guaranteed to make their day extra special.

Chocolate Brownie Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Brownie Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream! With a rich, fudgy center and a crackly top dusted in powdered sugar, they’re as delightful to eat as they are beautiful to serve.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Brownie Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Whip up these chewy and indulgent cookies in no time using just a box of chocolate cake mix. Their soft texture and deep flavor make them instant crowd-pleasers.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Brown Sugar

Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Brown Sugar. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Bright and tangy lemon flavor gets a cozy twist with the addition of brown sugar in these zesty crinkle cookies. They’re light, refreshing, and oh-so-addictive!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Brown Sugar

Red Crinkle Cookies

Red Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These vibrant red cookies are soft, sweet, and perfect for adding a splash of color to any dessert table. They’re as satisfying to look at as they are to bite into!
Get the Recipe: Red Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Cake Cookies

Red Velvet Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

No one can resist the classic taste of red velvet! These soft, velvety cookies are paired with a touch of cocoa and a festive pop of red.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Cookies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chocolate cookies on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Because you can never have too much chocolate, these cookies pack double the flavor with rich chocolate dough and gooey chocolate chips. Pure decadence in every bite!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate oatmeal cookies on a wire rack.
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Perfectly chewy with a delightful combination of oats and chocolate, these cookies bring a rustic, hearty twist to your dessert lineup.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten free peanut butter cookie leaning against a stack of cookies in the background.
Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A classic for a reason, these peanut butter cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and nutty. Mom will love their soft texture and rich flavor!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies

Raspberry Filled Cookies

Raspberry Filled Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These tender cookies are filled with sweet, tangy raspberry jam that adds a lovely burst of fruitiness to every bite. A beautifully elegant treat!
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Filled Cookies

Raspberry Lemon Cookies

Raspberry Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Light and citrusy with a touch of berry sweetness, these raspberry lemon cookies are as refreshing as a springtime breeze.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Lemon Cookies

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Three red velvet cookies with white frosting are stacked on a pink surface. Crumbled red velvet pieces are sprinkled on top.
Red Velvet Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Combine the magic of red velvet with the simplicity of sugar cookies, and you’ve got a perfectly sweet and colorful treat that’s almost too pretty to eat!
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot cake bar with a mug of black coffee on the side.
Carrot Cake Cookies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

All the warmth and spice of traditional carrot cake in a soft and chewy cookie! Bits of grated carrot and a hint of cinnamon make these a comforting dessert choice.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

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