Cookie Recipes

These Cookie Recipes are soft, buttery, and easy to make perfect for any occasion. Using just a few pantry staples, you can bake golden, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that everyone will love. Whether you prefer classic sugar cookies or want to explore chocolate chip or peanut butter variations, this simple base recipe is the perfect starting point.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Cookies

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
• Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
• Let cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
Yield: 4 dozen