30 Tasty Mother’s Day Cookies To Make Mom Feel Special
Show your love with a sweet dessert that's baked from scratch.
Mother's Day is May 8, and if you really want to get Mom (or the mother-figure in your life) a unique Mother's Day gift, you can't go wrong with a baked treat. A fresh batch of Mother's Day cookies is basically one of the best homemade Mother's Day gifts you can give. They are oh-so tasty and it shows that you've taken time out of your day to make her day extra special.
Another thing to think about, especially if you live far away from family, is that cookies can easily be shipped and arrive at her front door just in time for the big day (just be sure to wrap them up in a lovely tin). Most of these cookies will keep for a few days in an airtight container, so feel free to make these on the Friday or Saturday before Mother's Day and you won't have to worry about rolling out cookie dough and making brunch on Mother's Day morning.
The recipes rounded up here include sugar cookies, macaroons, madeleines and a whole bunch of great concoctions. And while some are straightforward with design, others have cute little touches (be sure to brush up on how to decorate sugar cookies)! It doesn't matter which you choose to make, they'll all be a hit. And if you really want to go the extra mile, make a Mother's Day dinner to go with the cookies.
Rainbow Meringue Sandwiches
Pipe and bake pastel meringues, then fill with cream cheese frosting to really impress mom.
Get the Rainbow Meringue Sandwiches recipe.
Flourless Chocolate-Walnut Cookies
Does mom love chocolate desserts? These cookies are flourless, making them extra fudgy.
Meyer Lemon Madeleines
These dainty cookies are packed full of flavor thanks to the grated Meyer lemon zest and juice.
Get the Meyer Lemon Madeleines recipe.
Red Velvet Cookies
If mom is a fan of this red-dyed chocolate flavor, this batch is for her.
Get the Red Velvet Cookies recipe.
Waffle Cookies With Strawberry Buttercream
Simply whip up a batch of strawberry buttercream frosting to sandwich between store-bought waffle cookies. Easy!
Chocolate Caramel Cookies
Chocolate-caramel is a combination made for the most special moms!
Get the Chocolate Caramel Cookies recipe.
Coconut Macaroons
These treats are gluten-free, totally sweet, and a pinch to make!
Get the Coconut Macaroons recipe.
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Chocolate Sugar Cookies
A cookie that's as pretty as a picture! Traditional sugar cookies get an upgrade thanks to the unsweetened cocoa.
Get the Chocolate Sugar Cookies recipe.
Heart-Shaped Cookies
Give Mom an extra dose of love with these adorable heart-shaped cookies that taste like vanilla and are topped with Royal icing.
Get the Heart-Shaped Cookies recipe.
Old-School Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches
Homemade peanut butter cookies filled with dark chocolate buttercream come together to make the perfect treat.
"Candy" Bars
If your mom loves all sorts of sweet treats, then make her this candy bar cookie. It includes caramel, toffee, pretzels, coconut, and chocolate all in one.
Get the "Candy" Bars recipe.
White Chocolate Raspberry Thins
These pretty-in-pink cookies use freeze-dried raspberries for their very berry taste. A white chocolate drizzle really makes them shine.
Get the White Chocolate Raspberry Thins recipe.
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No-Bake Waffle Dippers
All you need to make these dippers are waffle cookies, chocolate, and shredded coconut. Even better? They take just five minutes per batch (not including chill time).
Get the No-Bake Waffle Dippers recipe.
Decorated Cut-Out Cookies
Give classic sugar cookies a splash of spring cheer with chopped pistachios and edible flowers.
Get the Easy Sugar Cookies recipe.
Lemony Ricotta Pillows
These might not be the kind of pillows she needs most, but she'll love 'em just the same (and they are seriously refreshing).
Get the Lemony Ricotta Pillows recipe.
Skillet Cookie Sundaes
You'll win "Child of the Year" if you make your mom this graham-cracker-cookie-dough recipe and clean the dishes afterward.
Get the Skillet Cookie Sundaes recipe.
Sunny Side Up Meringues
A dollop of zesty lemon curd does wonders for these sugary meringue cookies.
Get the Sunny-Side-Up Meringues recipe.
White Chocolate and Lavender Madeleines
Pair this floral-infused dessert with a cup of hot tea for a calming post-dinner treat.
Get the White Chocolate and Lavender Madeleines recipe.
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French Toast Crunch Snickerdoodle Sandwiches
You know Mom has always wanted cookies for breakfast ... well, today is her big day. These French Toast Crunch cookies are just as delicious as they sound.
Get the French Toast Crunch Snickerdoodle Sandwiches recipe from Country Living.
RELATED: 20+ Breakfast-in-Bed Recipes to Whip Up for Mother's Day
Lemon Butter Cookies
These crinkle cookies are just as sunny and bright as your favorite lady. Don't believe us? Bake 'em and see.
Get the Lemon Butter Cookies recipe from Delish.
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
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