A Southern grandmother is a queen when it comes to baking. We'll be darned if we ever tasted a cookie as good as one of hers, and we'd never admit it if we did.

We've rounded up a collection of classic Memaw-approved cookie recipes that'll give you a taste of nostalgia—and a craving for a warm cookie. These are Grandma's specialty, and they're worth keeping around for decades to come.

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Cornbread in a cookie? Leave it to Grandma to make magic happen. These tender cornbread cookies are topped with a honey butter frosting and they're perfect for any occasion.

This classic cookie is like a warm hug—from grandma or anyone else who loves to bake. Cinnamon is warm and inviting. Cream of tartar adds a touch of tang but keeps the cookies chewy, too.

As if warm chocolate chip cookies couldn't get any better, this recipe swoops in with a next-level ingredient: browned butter. When browning the butter, wait for it to turn a golden-brown hue, giving these cookies a classic chewy and crispy texture. It'll stand out in a bake sale full of chocolate chip-studded cookies.

We always had the honor of pressing the chocolate kisses into these bite-sized beauties while cooking with grandma. This cookie recipe uses just the pantry basics, perfect for making a dessert in a rush. Evenly coat the peanut butter cookie balls in sugar before baking.

You won't believe these cookies are flourless and gluten-free. Leaving out the flour makes room for more pockets of melted chocolate and toasted chopped pecans. Whipped egg whites make these cookies airy and crisp on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside.

Chocolate lovers, this one is for you. No matter your skills in the kitchen, we are confident that you can whip up this classic chocolate cookie straight from your grandma's recipe box. Feel free to change the chocolate base by adding nuts or mint chips—you may perfect a recipe to pass down to future generations.

This recipe became a nationwide sensation in the 1950s, and what better time to bring it back? This cookie, made with a deliciously crispy exterior of cornflakes, has a perfectly sweet interior thanks to maraschino cherries—a forever childhood favorite.

A favorite at Christmas time, thumbprint cookies bring on all the nostalgia of baking parties and holiday cookie swaps. Even today, this is not surprising because what's not to love about a bite-size dollop that's buttery and sweet? Try your own flavor combinations or follow this recipe.

When you can't decide between two classics, bring them together. This recipe has a few sneaky tricks that Grandma loves to keep secret.

Author Anne Byrn shared the story of ginger cemetery cookies, and that plus their delicious taste has put them on Grandma's beloved favorite list.