Cooking Club: Your next challenge is fresh-baked cookies!

The ultimate chocolate-chip cookie

The back-to-school and back-to-work crunch is on and while our weekdays may be a little more hectic, weekends are still precious time to spend with family and friends. And what better way is there than to spend some quality time in the kitchen baking up delicious treats?

We chose five of our favourite cookie recipes, that we think are perfect to brown bag for school or work for much-needed midday reward.

But wait, there’s more: Now the Chatelaine Cooking Club comes with prizing! The best cookie photo, as chosen by our kitchen, will receive a kitchen gadget gift pack from Microplane (including assorted graters and their new adjustable slicer!) valued at over $100. Yay!

First up, our ultimate chocolate cookie
 

PB & J thumbprint cookies

These bite-sized cookies are as delicious as they are cute.

*Since the star ingredient is peanut butter, these cookies are best for indulging in at home. 
 
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Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

Have a gluten allergy? Enjoy this crisp and chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookie.

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Almond-butter cookies

These school-friendly cookies can also be made with pea and soy butters, making them the perfect alternative to the classic peanut butter cookie.

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Birthday cake icebox cookies

Sprinkles and icing? This cookie is a fun birthday surprise in any lunchbag.

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P.S. Check out the best reader photos from last weeks’ Jumbleberry Tart challenge!

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