Cookies Recipe
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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 will ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fold in Add-ins
Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- 8
Scoop Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- 9
Bake Cookies
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- 10
Cool Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.