Description
This is the ultimate guide to making perfect cookies every time! With the right balance of flour, butter, sugar, and leavening agents, you’ll get soft, chewy, or crispy cookies just the way you like them. Follow these steps to bake delicious homemade cookies with a perfect texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or mix-ins like nuts, sprinkles, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter & sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs & vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine & add mix-ins: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips (or other mix-ins).
- Chill dough (optional but recommended): Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes for better texture.
- Scoop & bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool & serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Essential Ingredients For Perfect Cookies