Simple American Cookies
Baking up a batch of cookies is one of life's simple pleasures - the smell wafting through the house, the warm cookies fresh out of the oven. Today, we are sharing a recipe for Simple American Cookies that are sure to become a favorite in your home. These classic cookies are delightfully chewy with a slightly crispy edge, perfect for enjoying with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of tea. Let's get started!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie- Calories
- 180 kcal per cookie
- Total Fat
- 9 g per cookie
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g per cookie
- Cholesterol
- 30 mg per cookie
- Sodium
- 120 mg per cookie
- Total Carbohydrate
- 24 g per cookie
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 g per cookie
- Sugars
- 16 g per cookie
- Protein
- 2 g per cookie
So, the next time you're in the mood for a classic homemade treat, whip up a batch of these Simple American Cookies and watch as they disappear in no time at all. Happy baking!