Life has been just a liiiiiitle hectic in my neck of the woods lately. Cooking and baking has sadly been near impossible and I am getting the itch, bad! I will soon have much more time to devote to my love, but until then let’s review some amazing cookie recipes, shall we? Yes. Let’s.

I hope you have all been working hard on your entries for Cookie Wars 2013! The deadline (ahem, May 1st) is fast approaching! Get those baking booties in gear! To give you a little inspiration, here are 10 unique cookie recipes that will knock your socks off!

#10: Salted Caramel Skillet Cookie (vegan and gluten free)

Salted Caramel Skillet Cookie with ice cream

#9: Zucchini and Jalapeno Cookies with Sweet Lime Glaze

Zucchini and Jalapeno Cookies with Sweet Lime Glaze in a candy dish

#8: Oatmeal and Spiced Rum Raisin Cookies 

Oatmeal and Spiced Rum Raisin Cookies stacked up

#7: Carrot Cookies with Orange Glaze (egg free, dairy free, soy free) 

Whiskey Caramel Apple Cookies

#6: Dark Chocolate and Espresso Cookies with Butterscotch Chips (gluten free)

Whiskey Caramel Apple Cookies

#5: Whiskey Caramel Apple Cookies

Whiskey Caramel Apple Cookies

#4: Lemon Curd and Raspberry Tea Biscuits

Lemon Curd and Raspberry Tea Biscuits with a cup of tea

#3: Maple Oatmeal Raisin Skillet Breakfast Cookie with Greek Yogurt

Maple Oatmeal Raisin Skillet Breakfast Cookie with Greek Yogurt

#2: Soft and Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Cookies

Soft and Fluffy Blueberry Lemon Cookies

#1: Customizable Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk