You want to bring a homemade batch of cookies to your next dinner party or special occasion, but your usual chocolate chip recipe just won’t do. If you’re looking for a truly creative, sophisticated cookie recipe, these websites are the perfect resources.

Smitten Kitchen
This adorable cooking site is full of baking inspiration, and the cookie section is something to be admired. New York-style Black and White Cookies are stylish additions to any party, and they’re truly simple to make. For something a bit more unique, the tangy Key Lime Meltaways, savory Crispy Salted Oatmeal White Chocolate Cookies, or refreshing Green Tea Cookies are all delicious and beautiful recipes that your friends will surely admire.

101 Cookbooks
101 Cookbooks offers modern cookie recipes for the stylish baker. Whole Bean Vanilla Cookies make your whole house smell simply divine, and using a real vanilla bean instead of the usual extract makes all the difference. Biscotta al Pistachio are tiny, bite-sized versions of everyone’s favorite coffee pairing, while Olive Biscuit Cookies are truly unique, but just as delicious as traditional sweet cookies. No matter your taste or the occasion, 101 Cookbooks has a cookie recipe for everyone and everything.

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