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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Add Assorted Flavors
At this point, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, or any other flavors of your choice.
- 7
Scoop and Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
Cool
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.