Cookies
Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat—quick to make, endlessly customizable, and always satisfying. Whether you crave soft and chewy or crisp and buttery, this classic cookies recipe gives you the flexibility to bake the perfect batch every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 45–60 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda or baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips, Chopped nuts, Dried fruits, Spices (e.g., cinnamon, cardamom)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda (or powder), and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Chill dough for 30–60 minutes if soft.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–12 minutes, depending on size and desired texture.
- Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- Freeze dough balls for easy future baking.
- Add a pinch of sea salt or use browned butter for extra flavor.
- Cookie sandwiches are great with buttercream or ganache filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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