cookies

 Classic Cookie Recipe

Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips (or mix-ins like nuts, M&Ms, or dried fruit)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

   • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

   • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

   • Gradually add to wet mixture until combined.

4. Add Mix-ins

   • Fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins.

5. Scoop Cookies

   • Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet, spacing ~2 inches apart.

6. Bake

   • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

   • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

 Tips

• For chewy cookies, use more brown sugar than granulated sugar.

• For crispier cookies, flatten slightly before baking.

• Add a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for a flavor boost.

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