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Incredible Cookies

A delightful dessert that fills your home with warmth, Incredible Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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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: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature Use room temperature butter for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Optional, but they make for a classic touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Next, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  3. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips if using.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking for enhanced texture.