Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional decorations: sprinkles, icing, chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate with sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before decorating further or serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for richer flavor.
- For decorated cookies, add icing and sprinkles after baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg