cookies recipes

Here are a few easy cookie recipes you can try at home:

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until well combined.
6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until smooth.
3. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern on top.
5. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until light brown.
6. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
5. Stir in the oats and optional raisins or chocolate chips.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy your baking.