Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour the base that gives your cookies structure.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps the cookies rise and creates that perfect chewy texture.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances the sweetness of the cookies beautifully.
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened to create a rich, creamy batter.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar for that classic sweet cookie flavor.
- 1 large Egg binds the ingredients together for a smooth dough.
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract adds a warm, comforting aroma and flavor.
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles or chocolate chips for a fun twist, add these to the dough before baking!
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
- Chill the dough by covering it and placing it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop out portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Optional: Add colorful sprinkles on top right before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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