Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAli BabaFlavored Cookies Recipe

Flavored Cookies Recipe

Inspired by Ali Baba
Time30m
Serves24

Make Flavored Cookies Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for baking the cookies.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugars

    In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Extracts

    Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Add Flavor Additions

    Gently fold in the chocolate chips, and if desired, the chopped nuts and dried fruit until evenly distributed.

  7. 7

    Prepare Baking Sheets

    Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Baking

  1. 8

    Scoop the Dough

    Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  2. 9

    Bake the Cookies

    Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

  3. 10

    Cool the Cookies

    Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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