Description
A versatile cookie dough recipe that can be transformed into three different cookie variations with minimal fuss—perfect for family baking and weekday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
- Dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Set an oven rack in the center and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide the dough into three parts.
- Add different mix-ins to each part to create variations.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow cooling before serving.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15 minutes before shaping. Use brown sugar for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg