Easy and inexpensive cookies: 10 quick recipes that always work for you (even if you're bad in the kitchen!)

Friday 10 October 2025 21:00 - Daniele Mainieri
Easy and inexpensive cookies: 10 quick recipes that always work for you (even if you're bad in the kitchen!)

Do you crave homemade cookies but think you need time, money and baking skills? Nothing could be more false! With a few simple and inexpensive ingredients you can make fragrant, yummy cookies that are truly impossible to get wrong.

In this article we bring you 10 quick and easy recipes, perfect for any occasion: from Sunday breakfasts to snacks for the little ones, to last-minute treats to surprise those who knock on the door. Prepare them in just a few steps and be enveloped by the irresistible scent that turns every moment into a small taste feast.


Why you will like these cookies:

These recipes are designed for those who want to bring good, fragrant, wholesome cookies to the table without complicating their lives. They will win you over because:

✅ They can be prepared in minutes and with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

✅ They are inexpensive: every recipe is affordable.

✅ Both adults and children like them, perfect for breakfast, snack or as an after-dinner treat.

✅ You don't need to be an expert: they really are impossible to get wrong.


The 10 recipes for easy and cheap cookies

Now that you know all the reasons to try them, it's time to bake! 10 easy and irresistible recipes await you, perfect for those who want uncomplicated homemade desserts. Whether you're a beginner or a pastry aficionado, you'll find your favorite: from timeless classics to the most original and surprising proposals, ideal for winning everyone over at the first taste. Get ready to bake cookies capable of making every breakfast, snack or coffee break unique!


Vegan chocolate chip cookies (gluten-free)

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Shortbread cookies with m&m's

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Cocoa viennese cookies

Looking for crunchy and light shortbread cookies? This cocoa Viennese cookie recipe is for you! Simple to make, this tested and approved recipe by our team will be perfect for a snack or dessert. Pair it with coffee/tea/glass of milk :-) Also known as...


Cinnamon star cookies, the christmas classic

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Spritz cookies for snack

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Amaretti, the italian almond delicacies, perfect with coffee!

Looking for cookies to accompany your coffee? Head to Italy with this Amaretti recipe :-) Plus, you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make these crunchy little desserts! We leave you with the steps of our amaretti just below ↓


Biscoff speculaas cookies with only 3 ingredients

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Okara oat cookies with chocolate

After making homemade oat milk, you are left with blended and soaked oats. Don't throw this away! It's called Okara, and you can use it to make delicious cookies! Follow our step-by-step recipe for a gluten-free treat :-)


Daniele MainieriDaniele Mainieri
Every day I immerse myself in the world of cooking, looking for new recipes and flavors to share: from grandma's dish to the latest food trends. I have been working in food communication for over 10 years!

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