Fresh Baked Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Mix-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cookies bake evenly.
- 2
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugars
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Fold in Mix-ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 8
Scoop Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- 9
Bake Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- 10
Cool Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
