23 Cookies with Herbs (+ Easy Recipes)

Head out to your garden and start clipping because these cookies with herbs are fantastic. 

I am always trying to find ways to use extra herbs.

This list of cookies is full of ideas, both sweet and savory, that you’ll love. 

For any occasion or season, these cookies will surprise and delight your friends and family.

You’ll be surprised how wonderful each herb works with these delicious recipes. 

From mint to basil to thyme and beyond, you can use almost any herb you can find.

Sweet and savory cookies with herbs will be a welcome addition to any party. 

1. Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread

Rosemary parmesan shortbread is a savory and sophisticated twist on a popular cookie. 

This shortbread is more like a cracker than a cookie.

Fragrant rosemary and salty Parmesan make these crackers flavorful and unforgettable. 

Enjoy this herby, buttery shortbread with a nice glass of wine.

These treats are a lovely starter for any meal and are sure to impress your guests.

2. Pressed Lotus Flower Cookies

These gorgeous cookies are a fantastic way to welcome spring.

With dried lavender and lotus flower petals, these cookies are beautiful and tasty. 

The lavender brings all of the rich buttery flavors to the cookies.

Plus, it has some great health benefits and is great for your skin!

The edible flowers in the middle of each cookie make these treats a true show-stopper. 

3. Lavender Earl Grey Cookies

Lavender and earl grey cookies are incredible. They’re the perfect addition to your teatime spread.

These buttery, chewy cookies are filled with floral flavors and will keep you coming back for more.

Dried lavender and earl grey tea leaves create the most beautiful aroma when combined. 

I also love the sugar coating on these cookies. It gives them the perfect amount of crispness. 

4. Thyme and Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Thyme and cheddar cheese cookies will add a hint of spice to your next grazing table. 

These cookies are an unexpected way to jazz up any appetizer. While they look like cookies, they’re more similar to a cracker. 

With cheesiness and the wonderful flavor of thyme, these savory cookies will be a hit. 

5. Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies are always a delightful treat.

Infuse them with this lemon basil sugar and you’ve found a new obsession. 

The combination of tart lemon and sweet basil is one that can’t be overlooked. The infused sugar is heavenly. 

It makes these cookies an incredible twist on a classic. Plus, you can use it in all sorts of ways like the rim of a cocktail. 

6. Soft Batch Basil Lime Sugar Cookies

These super soft basil lime sugar cookies are a joyful addition to any gathering. 

The flavors are surprising and easy to love.

The zesty lime keeps the cookies light and not too rich. The basil adds an unexpected depth of flavor. 

You have to try these flavor-packed cookies. 

7. Olive Oil Lemon Cookies with Herbs

These olive oil lemon cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth. 

Olive oil gives these cookies a soft, chewy texture and a wonderful layer of complexity.

Zesty lemon is bright and citrusy. 

Herbs like thyme or rosemary offset the sweetness and add a hint of spice. These cookies are a whole experience. 

8. Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies

These lemon thyme shortbread cookies are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. 

Bursts of lemon combined with the flavor of thyme is always a hit.

While this isn’t your classic shortbread flavor, it’s certainly a welcomed twist. 

Enjoy these cookies with tea or lemonade for a sweet afternoon snack.

9. Salted Thyme Chocolate Chip Cookies

You might already be familiar with the irresistible combination of salt and chocolate.

But have you ever thought to add herbs to it?

These salted thyme chocolate chip cookies are somehow an improvement on the beloved classic.

You’ll love the addition of the subtle and earthy thyme. 

Chocolate chip cookies are always welcome on any occasion, and these are a lovely surprise. 

10. Vanilla and Thyme Slice and Bake Cookies

Vanilla and thyme slice-and-bake cookies are full of pure joy.

Sweet vanilla and lemon thyme are one delicious duo. These cookies are buttery, crisp, and slightly herbaceous. 

Keep some dough in your freezer for ready-to-bake cookies in a pinch!

11. Rosemary with Lemon and Honey Shortbread Cookies

Rosemary, lemon, and honey are all ingredients that can be found in your pantry or garden.

These botanical cookies are a true delight. 

Combine herbaceous rosemary with zesty lemon and floral honey. Use clover honey for even more floral flavor. 

These will be your favorite cookies in the spring and summer. 

12. Grandma’s Lavender Cookies

Lavender cookies are just what you’d expect from one of grandma’s recipes.

They’re sweet, yummy, and have a unique twist. 

With just the right amount of lavender, these cookies are perfectly balanced.

The sweet glaze on top is heavenly and makes these cookies irresistible. 

Sprinkle on a few lavender buds for that fresh-from-the-bakery look and enjoy!

13. Lemon Lavender Cookies

Lemon lavender cookies are one of my favorites on this list. 

Soft and chewy, these sugar cookies will disappear from any dessert table in no time.

They’re flavored with lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried lavender then drizzled with lemon glaze. 

Between the texture and flavor, you do not want to miss out on this recipe. 

14. Herbed Cheese Cookies

Herbed cheese cookies will be on your holiday appetizer menu all season long.

These cracker cookies are full of flavor and easy to make. 

Cheddar cheese gives these cookies a strong, crave-able flavor. Add a touch of thyme for some earthiness.

Throw these on any cheeseboard for an elevated touch. 

15. Cinnamon Basil Cookies

Cinnamon basil is a unique herb with a familiar flavor. It has the same beloved basil flavor but with a hint of cinnamon. 

These cookies have incredible flavor.

The bright and citrusy lime zest is wonderful with the sweet and herbaceous basil. 

You’ll adore the crisp texture and fantastic flavor of these special cookies. 

16. Slice-and-Bake Brown Butter Sage Shortbread Cookies

These slice-and-bake shortbread cookies are incredible!

They have the best melt-in-your-mouth texture and unbelievable flavor. 

Browned butter is the main attraction. Don’t be intimidated, just go for it!

With the addition of sage, these cookies are really next-level.

These cookies are surprisingly easy to make so whip up a batch for any occasion. 

17. Lemon Sage Shortbread Cookies

These lemon sage shortbread cookies are one of my new favorite cookies. 

They’re sweet and buttery with the most perfect texture.

There’s also the bright citrus flavor with a hint of herby sage. 

These cookies are so good, you won’t be able to stop eating them.

Stash a few emergency cookies for that midnight craving. 

18. Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream

Get ready for your new favorite Thanksgiving recipe.

Sage cookies with cranberry buttercream are absolutely delightful. 

These cookies are such a treat! The sage sugar cookies aren’t overly sweet.

Sandwiched in the middle is a fruity cranberry buttercream. 

Top them with candied sage leaves for extra holiday flair. 

19. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Picture this: your favorite ice cream flavor as a cookie! Yes, soft, chewy, warm, mint chocolate chip cookies. 

These are, by far, the best twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie,

These cookies are made with fresh mint. steeped in melted butter. 

If you love the mint-chocolate flavor combo, you’ll be obsessed with these cookies.

I don’t think it gets any better than this.

20. Fresh Mint and Lime Shortbread Cookies

These fresh mint and lime shortbread cookies are simple and insanely delicious. 

If you love mojitos, you’ll love these cookies. The fresh mint and lime combination is spectacular. 

They’re light, crisp, buttery, and perfect.

No matter what time of year it is or what the occasion is, these cookies will always be a hit. 

21. Dark Chocolate Mint Crackle Cookies

Dark chocolate mint crinkle cookies are rich, decadent, and incredibly good. 

The indulgent chocolate is brightened with fresh, cooling mint.

The mint sugar that you’ll make is also incredible with all kinds of recipes. 

Scoop these fudgy cookies and roll them in powdered sugar before baking.

The powdered sugar gives them the signature crinkle. They’re absolutely heavenly. 

22. Savory Parmesan Cookies

Savory Parmesan cookies are the ideal appetizer or snack.

You can serve them alongside your favorite soup or add them to a charcuterie board. 

The Parmesan cheese adds a slight saltiness and nuttiness that’s crazy good. 

If these don’t turn you into a savory cookie fan, I don’t know what will. 

23. Chocolate Oregano Cookies

Chocolate oregano cookies are full of flavor that I guarantee you’ve never experienced before. 

Fresh oregano and rich chocolate are a scrumptious combination.

These cookies also have a secret, chocolate-enhancing ingredient that you can’t skip. 

These will soon become your secret dessert weapon.

Every time somebody asks you to bring dessert, you’ll want to make these.