Here’s a simple recipe for a dozen delicious homemade cookies:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or your favorite mix-ins like nuts, raisins, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips (or your chosen mix-ins) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the butter and egg are at room temperature for best results.
- Measuring Flour: For accurate measurement, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife.
- Add-Ins: Feel free to get creative with your add-ins. You can mix in different types of chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.
Enjoy your homemade cookies!