Not all cookie lovers choose based on flavor alone. Sometimes, it’s the style that matters most — thin and crispy, thick and gooey, bite-sized, or filled with something indulgent. The way a cookie is shaped, textured, and structured can say just as much about you as the ingredients inside.

Below are seven cookie types based on style, how they’re commonly made, and the kind of person you might be if that style is your favourite. As always, this is meant to be fun — but don’t be surprised if it feels spot-on

1. Thin & Crispy Cookies — The Minimalist

How they’re made

Thin cookies use a higher ratio of sugar and butter, often with melted butter, to help the dough spread during baking. The dough is scooped sparingly and baked until deeply golden and crisp throughout.

Common ingredients

• Butter (often melted)
• White sugar
• Brown sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Decisive, efficient, and detail-oriented. You like things clean, intentional, and to the point. You appreciate simplicity and don’t believe more is always better

How they’re made

These cookies use chilled dough, more brown sugar, and sometimes extra flour to prevent spreading. They’re baked just until the edges set, keeping the centers soft and rich.

Common ingredients

• Butter
• Brown sugar
• White sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda or baking powder
• Salt

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Warm, emotionally intuitive, and deeply loyal. You value comfort, closeness, and reliability. You’re the person others turn to when they need grounding.

How they’re made

Standard cookie dough is portioned into very small scoops and baked for a shorter time. The result is a two- or three-bite cookie that’s easy to snack on and share.

Common ingredients

• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Mix-ins (chips, sprinkles, nuts, etc.)

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Energetic, adaptable, and fun-loving. You enjoy variety and movement, and you’re great in group settings. You like a little bit of everything — without committing to just one thing.

How they’re made

Shortbread relies on a simple ratio of butter, sugar, and flour. The dough is gently mixed, shaped or pressed, and baked at a lower temperature to preserve its tender, crumbly texture.

Common ingredients

• Butter
• Sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Salt (optional)

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Calm, confident, and intentional. You value quality over excess and prefer timeless choices. You don’t need to stand out to be noticed.

How they’re made

A cookie dough is wrapped around a filling such as chocolate, caramel, jam, or cream. The dough seals the center before baking, creating a surprise inside.

Common ingredients

• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder or baking soda
• Salt
• Fillings (chocolate, caramel, jam, cream, etc.)

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Emotionally expressive, generous, and affectionate. You believe more is more when it comes to love. You enjoy depth, surprises, and meaningful connections.

How they’re made

Two cookies of equal size are baked separately, then paired together with a filling such as frosting, ganache, or cream. Texture balance is key.

Common ingredients

• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda or baking powder
• Salt
• Filling (buttercream, cream, ganache, etc.)

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Thoughtful, fair-minded, and relationship-oriented. You value harmony and balance, and you’re good at seeing both sides of a situation.

How they’re made

Ingredients are cooked briefly on the stovetop and then scooped onto trays to set without using an oven. Timing and texture matter more than precision baking.

Common ingredients

• Butter
• Sugar
• Milk
• Cocoa powder or peanut butter
• Rolled oats
• Vanilla extract
• Salt

If this is your favourite cookie style, you’re probably:

Resourceful, flexible, and inventive. You like finding smart shortcuts and making things work. You’re creative without being rigid.