Cookie Recipe
You deserve a treat; cookies are the best.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Fold in Add-ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 7
Scoop the Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between each cookie.
Baking
- 8
Bake Cookies
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 9
Cool Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.