Assorted Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated and brown sugars, mixing until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Add Add-ins
Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries or raisins until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- 8
Shape Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 9
Bake Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- 10
Cool Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
