Cookies are a delicious and popular treat, but they can be difficult to make at home. This recipe makes it easy to create delicious cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
FAQ
There are a few reasons why your cookies might spread when you bake them. One possibility is that you used too much butter in the dough. Another possibility is that you didn’t chill the dough long enough before baking it. Finally, you may have baked the cookies at too high a temperature.
There are a few ways to make your cookies chewier. One way is to add more flour to the dough. Another way is to chill the dough for longer before baking it. Finally, you can bake the cookies at a lower temperature for a longer period of time.
There are a few ways to make your cookies crispier. One way is to use less flour in the dough. Another way is to bake the cookies at a higher temperature for a shorter period of time. Finally, you can let the cookies cool completely before storing them.
- You can control the ingredients in your cookies.
- You can make cookies that are customized to your taste.
- You can save money by making your own cookies.
- Use fresh ingredients.
- Follow the recipe carefully.
- Be patient. Cookies take time to bake.
Summary
1 cup all-purpose flour
To make the dough, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
1 cup all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).