Indulge in the joy of baking with this Easy Homemade Cookie recipe that promises delicious treats with minimal effort. These cookies boast a perfect balance of sweetness and simplicity, making them a delightful snack or dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this straightforward recipe will guide you through creating irresistible cookies that are sure to bring smiles to the faces of everyone who enjoys them.
Easy Homemade Cookies - A Sweet and Simple Delight
A straightforward and delightful cookie recipe that's perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. The recipe guides you through creaming butter and sugars, incorporating eggs and vanilla, and combining dry ingredients to create a versatile cookie dough. You can customize these cookies with add-ins of your choice, such as chocolate chips or nuts. The result is a batch of golden-brown cookies that are soft in the center and slightly crispy at the edges. Enjoy these homemade treats with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage, and store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Equipment
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- parchment paper
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- eggs
- salt
- vanila extract
- all purpose flour
- chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or hand whisk to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring they are well incorporated.Mix in the pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or any other add-ins of your choice.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between them for spreading.
- You can use a cookie scoop or two spoons to shape the dough.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed. Serve with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
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Notes
- Feel free to customize the cookies with your preferred add-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, or coconut flakes.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by reducing the baking time by a minute or two.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 700g
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