With an addictive balance of sweet and salty, it’s almost impossible to have just one of these dense, creamy cookies. See the recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies »

Something about the richness and varied flavor of these cookies seems to make them work best when they’re made delightfully oversized. Generous chunks of chocolate and toasted walnut halves elevate this standard recipe into something great. See the recipe for Zingerman’s Funky Chunky Dark Chocolate Cookies »

Incorporating an interesting array of ingredients, such as rolled oats, chopped pecans and flaked coconut, this hearty recipe is a favorite of former first lady Laura Bush. Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie fans, this one’s for you.