10 French Cookies You Can Easily Make at Home

Elegant, classic and chic, these French Cookies will transform your next afternoon goûter. Here in France, we absolutely love our afternoon snack time and we typically enjoy a delicious cookie or cake and a hot drink. Transport yourself directly to Paris with these French cookies you can make at home!

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10 French Cookies

French Meringue Cookies

These delicate orange blossom French meringue kisses are next level. Make them for an afternoon snack or dessert. They also make a beautiful handmade food gift during the holidays.

Chocolate Dipped Madeleines

These spongey chocolate dipped madeleines are dipped in rich dark chocolate. Not only are they delicious, but they are also really fun to make!

French cookie madeleines dipped in chocolate on a marble surface

Honey Pumpkin Madeleines

Firm on top and soft in the middle, these honey pumpkin madeleines will hit the spot! Pumpkin and honey are such a fabulous combination. You will love them!

pumpkin madeleines are French cookies made with pumpkin on a white surface

Kaffir Lime Meringues

Crunchy kaffir lime meringues are perfect with a latte or a cup of tea. Meringues are the perfect way to use any leftover egg whites, they’re naturally gluten free and they only call for a handful of simple ingredients (egg whites, sugar, salt and lime).

small white French meringues on an aqua ceramic plate with a white background

More French Cookies

Chocolate Macarons – these sea salt chocolate macarons are the perfect combination of crunchy macaron shell and luscious thick chocolate ganache center.
French Almond Cookies – the classic French almond tuiles call for just 5 ingredients and are the perfect way to use up leftover egg whites!
Christmas Macarons – learn to make the most beautiful Christmas macaron box (this would make such a thoughtful homemade gift).
Palmiers – light, airy buttery and sprinkled with sugar perfection!
Meringue Kisses – crisp, sweet and light as a cloud!
Financiers – perfect with coffee or tea, these brown butter chocolate financiers are something else!
Financier Recipes – 7 of the most amazing financier recipes you can make at home.