How To Make Basic Cookies
Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of softened butter
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
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Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 28g
- Protein : 4g
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