Fresh Baked Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
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 all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together 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 combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 6
Fold in Add-ins
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- 7
Scoop the Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- 9
Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
