Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsEataly NYC DowntownMelighe Cookies Recipe

Melighe Cookies Recipe

Time30m
Serves24

14.1 oz

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

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

  6. 6

    Fold in Add-ins

    Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.

Baking

  1. 7

    Scoop and Bake

    Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

  2. 8

    Cool the Cookies

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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