Cookie Tray Recipe
chocolate chip
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Mix-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This will ensure that your cookies bake evenly.
- 2
Prepare Baking Sheets
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 6
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Fold in Mix-ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
Baking
- 8
Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 9
Bake Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- 10
Cool Cookies
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
