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Childhood Favorite As Cookies

Childhood Favorite As Cookies
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Childhood Favorite As Cookies bring back the warmth and joy of nostalgic homemade treats with simple ingredients and easy steps. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet, chewy, or crisp textures, customizable flavors, and quick preparation time, ideal for sharing and creating delicious memories.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free flour blend for allergy-friendly options)
  • Baking Soda or Baking Powder
  • Optional Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice)

Wet Ingredients

  • Butter (or plant-based butter for dairy-free versions), softened to room temperature
  • Sugar (can substitute with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
  • Eggs (or egg replacements for vegan version)
  • Vanilla Extract

Mix-ins (Optional)

  • Chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
  • Oats
  • Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries)
  • Fresh fruit (blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Start by gathering and precisely measuring all ingredients. Soften the butter to room temperature and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to form a smooth base.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and any spices. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently but completely to create a soft dough.
  4. Add Your Favorite Mix-ins: Fold in chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit evenly throughout the dough for consistent flavor.
  5. Shape and Bake: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using rounded tablespoons or a cookie scoop, spacing about two inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown and centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This allows them to set with perfect texture and prevents breakage.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and better dough consistency.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent cookie spreading during baking.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
  • Check baking time closely; slightly underbaked cookies tend to be softer and chewier.

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