Cookies & Sides Recipe
Make Cookies & Sides Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cookies
Sides
Method
Cookies
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the cookie dough.
- 7
Shape Cookies
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Sides
- 9
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber.
- 10
Assemble the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
- 11
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 12
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- 13
Serve
Serve the salad alongside the cookies for a delightful sweet and savory combination.
