Easy Cookie Recipe
A quick and easy classic cookie recipe that brings together pantry staples and a touch of vanilla for golden, chewy bites every time. Perfect for a quick dessert or as a gift for neighbors.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur Flour or similar
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.33 cups unsalted butter softened (Land O’Lakes preferred)
- 0.67 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup optional mix-ins e.g. chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips.
- Drop cookie dough onto baking sheet and bake.
- Bake until golden brown, then cool on a rack.
Notes
Swapping half the butter for Greek yogurt gives a light and tangy twist. Store cookies in an airtight container.
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