Cookies Recipe
Freshly baked cookies in a variety of flavors.
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Ingredients
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Cookie Base
Method
Baking Instructions
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix until just combined.
Add Flavors
Fold in your choice of add-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, or Oreo pieces.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.