Name: Basic Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup of softened butter; 1 cup of granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor

Basic Cookies Recipe

Valerie Bayer Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Basic Cookies

Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 22 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup of softened butter
1 cup of granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
If desired, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories : 350kcal
Total Fat : 16g
Saturated Fat : 10g
Cholesterol : 80mg
Sodium : 400mg
Total Carbohydrates : 48g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugars : 28g
Protein : 4g

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