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A beginner baker preparing a cookie tray filled with freshly baked cookies.

The Best Cookie Tray Recipe Guide for Beginners


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  • Author: Amanda
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 1 large cookie tray (about 60 cookies) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

An easy, tasty cookie tray recipe perfect for beginners ideal for holidays, parties, or gifting.


Ingredients

Scale

1 dozen chocolate chip cookies

1 dozen sugar cookies (frosted)

1 dozen peanut butter cookies

1 dozen oatmeal raisin cookies

1 dozen shortbread cookies

Mini brownies or fudge squares (optional)

Assorted candies, nuts, or dried fruit for garnish


Instructions

1. Bake or buy each cookie type and allow to cool completely before arranging.

2. Choose a large tray or board as your base, lining it with parchment or decorative paper.

3. Arrange cookies by type, grouping similar ones together.

4. Layer some cookies for height and visual appeal.

5. Add accents like chocolate pieces, dried fruit, or nuts to fill empty spaces.

6. Cover until serving to keep cookies fresh.

Notes

Include a mix of chewy, crunchy, and soft cookies.

Vary colors with frosting, sprinkles, or chocolate drizzle.

Balance flavors — sweet, nutty, fruity, and chocolatey.

For gifting, wrap in clear cellophane and tie with a ribbon.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake / Assembly
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg