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Creamy Sweet Treats Cookies

Delightful and easy-to-make cookies that smell like childhood and taste like comfort, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Standard white sugar for sweetness.
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed) Lightly packed for best texture.
  • 1 cup butter, softened (room temperature) Make sure butter is softened for easy creaming.
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature) Room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or mix of chips and chunks; optional) Chop chocolate for melted pockets.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
  2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly toasted.
  3. Let cool on wire racks.

Notes

For chewier centers, underbake by a minute or cool on the pan before transferring to wire racks. For crisp cookies, flatten slightly before baking.