Fresh Baked Cookie 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) to ensure it's hot and ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fold in Mix-ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- 8
Scoop Cookie Dough
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- 9
Bake the 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 the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
