14 Cookie Recipes Inspired by Spring

By Mia R. • Apr 09, 2024

Cookie-lovers rejoice! Nothing beats a fresh cookie from the oven — they are impossible to resist! Bring in the delicious flavors of the season with these 14 Cookie Recipes Inspired by Spring. From tart lemon to comforting butter to fueling bran and carrot, the flavors of spring shine in these cookie recipes. We know that in just one bite... you'll be sweet for more!

1. Carrot Cake Cookies

When you see what we see, we know you are going to love them! The minute Carrot Cake Cookies hop onto the table, you are going to be bouncing with joy! Full of shredded carrots, plump raisins, impeccable coconut, and good, old-fashioned oats, the moistness of these unique cookies is off the charts. Then to top it off, Carrot Cake Cookies are drizzled with a cream cheese glaze for an extraordinary boost of sweetness. It doesn't take 20/20 vision to see how delicious these little hippity, hoppity nuggets (aka Carrot Cake Cookies) truly are. You'll soon see (and taste) what we mean!

2. Mildred's Lemon Cookies

Mildred was our office secretary for many, many years. Not only was she one of the most efficient and organized gals to ever do it, but she was also extremely thoughtful. Through all the birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and every celebration in between, she constantly made each person on our crew feel loved. Her go-to party treat was often Mildred's Lemon Cookies. She'd make the perfect lemon cookie and top them with a swirl of fluffy, lemony frosting. They were so delicious and always praised! This sweet lady retired a few years ago, but when she did, we (sort of jokingly) insisted that learning how to make Mildred's Lemon Cookies should be a part of new-hire training. Well, now every time we celebrate, it gives us a reason to think of her. It's just the most darling tradition!

3. Chocolate Orange Cookies

There is something about Chocolate Orange Cookies that sounds so fancy and elegant. But don't let them intimidate you, these humble yet delicious cookies can be whipped up in 20 minutes–they're super easy! They're also chewy, soft, and loaded with rich chocolate chips and citrusy orange flavor. It's safe to deliciously declare Chocolate Orange Cookies the yummiest and simplest fancy treats you'll ever eat!

4. Key Lime Whoopie Pies

Why does Key lime pie have to be the only way to get that tropically bright and sunny Key lime flavor? Well, it doesn't! Take a bite of these Key Lime Whoopie Pies and see how the lime flavor can brighten up your day in new ways! The cookies are tender and cake-like, perfect for sandwiching a creamy, tangy, lime-flavored filling. They're simple and scrumptious and oh-so-fun to share! Key Lime Whoopie Pies bring tropical fun to you!

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5. Grandpa's Favorite Butter Cookies

Grandpa always had quite the sweet tooth and we loved that about him, especially when we were kids. Every time we visited him, he'd always have some kind of treat to give us, which made us super excited. More times than not, the sweet of choice he handed off was Grandpa's Favorite Butter Cookies. Moist, gooey, and just plain yummy, these perfect cookies basically melted in your mouth, so it makes sense why he liked them so much. So, if you find yourself with a sweet tooth craving, we promise Grandpa's Favorite Butter Cookies are sure to become your favorite cure for it!

6. Coconut Dream Cookies

Are you like us, and dream about coconut? You just might with these Coconut Dream Cookies then! The tropical, creamy flavor of coconut infuses each of these chocolatey, sweet rounds of crunchy goodness! To really increase the sunny, paradisial flavor, each of these cookies is glazed with coconut icing and topped with crunchy, toasted shredded coconut. Dream a little dream of these Coconut Dream Cookies and give your taste buds a white sand beach vacation!

7. Crispy Butterscotty Cookies

Crunchy, buttery, rich goodness; that's the long and short of Crispy Butterscotty Cookies! Melted butterscotch chips add sweetness and a distinct caramelized flavor to these sweet and audibly delicious cookies, made even crunchier with rice cereal baked right in! So easy to make, so wonderful to eat, these Crispy Butterscotty Cookies are a party on a baking sheet!

8. Grandma's Iced Oatmeal Cookies

There's literally nothing better than a homemade cookie at grandma's house. But just you wait! Grandma's Iced Oatmeal Cookies win the most superior blue ribbon over all the other kinds she makes! Sit down chocolate chip, these caramel-y, oat-y disks are the moistest treat you'll ever taste. And don't cringe, sweet raisins and crunchy pecans are stirred in... we know not everyone loves that in their cookies, but once you take a bite of these, it'll finally all make sense. The best part? The creamy, buttery frosting and pretty white sprinkles that really do make these bites the best ever. Grandma's Iced Oatmeal Cookies will forever have first place in our hearts!

9. Fresh Strawberry Cookies

If you've never tried cookies made with strawberries, then you're in for a surprising delight! Fresh Strawberry Cookies serve up the perfect combination of flavors with the saltiness of cookie dough and the juicy sweetness of strawberries. They're baked to a golden-brown beautifulness that will have you coming back for more. Fresh Strawberry Cookies are confectionary perfection, and you will relish each tender, chewy bite!

10. Confetti Cookies

Streamers! Balloons! Party hats! The classic party is almost complete except for one thing: you need some confetti up in here! But why limit the vibrant colors to just your eyes when your tastebuds deserve to get in on the "hue-tastic" action! Confetti Cookies are little firework displays of color in small packages of tender, buttery sweetness. In fact, the majority of the time making Confetti Cookies is spent letting them chill to maximize the richness of each bite. You actually don't need balloons or party hats at all if you serve these little treats; the party is sure to follow them!

11. Bumble Bee Cookies

If cookies are your weakness, we have a little cutie that will get your mind swirling with glee. Bumble Bee Cookies are classic treats that will definitely find your tastebuds all in a flutter. Twirling with honey and baked to soft perfection, this anything-but-a-drone recipe whips up a stingingly good, made -from-scratch batter that will "hive" you singing from the flower tops. As the scent of these cookies swarms your home, you will be anxiously anticipating the moment they will land from the oven. So, get busy and get to work (it really isn't that much work) making these Bumble Bee Cookies. The queen bee of cookies will have you buzzing with excitement with each and every sweet, chewy bite!

12. Nana's Famous Hint-of-Lemon Cookies

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Nana's Famous Hint-of-Lemon Cookies are just what they say they are—famous. Fluffy and sweet, with a little touch of lemon flavor you can amplify to taste, these cookies are a delight around teatime. Nana's Famous Hint-of-Lemon Cookies are a refreshing dessert that is easy to make and even easier to love. One taste of these and you'll feel like you're right back in Nana's kitchen.

13. Turtle Cookies

Turtle Cookies sound just as cute to talk about as they are delicious to eat. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans just works; crunchy, rich, buttery, sugary, and nutty all at once. Baked into a melt-in-your-mouth, brown sugar dough, the key flavors of Turtle Cookies become even more luxurious and luscious. Whatever your holiday traditions, adding Turtle Cookies will only make them happier!

14. Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

Nothing beats the experience of a perfectly baked sugar cookie melting in your mouth. Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies take it one step further because they're literally dipped in sugar right before baking to create the ultimate tastebud transformation. Can you just imagine it? The golden-brown crunch of the gooey, warm cookie. The sweet tingle of the tongue thanks to the sugary coating. You don't have to pretend anymore; whip up some Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies so you can actually encounter bites of this delightful sweet treat!