Description
Celebrate graduation with these easy, college‑friendly cookies. Quick, tasty, and perfect for gifting or sharing. Get the recipe now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (312 g) all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170 g) chocolate chips (or white chocolate for a twist)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or dried fruit
- Optional: 1 tsp almond extract for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2‑3 minutes). The mixture should look pale and airy.
- Add eggs and vanilla one at a time, mixing well after each addition. If you’re using almond extract, fold it in now.
- Whisk dry ingredients—flour, baking soda, and salt—in a separate bowl.
gradually, mixing just until incorporated. Over‑mixing can make the cookies tough. (and nuts or dried fruit if using). The dough should be thick but spreadable.
Notes
- Use room‑temperature butter and eggs; this ensures a smooth batter and even baking.
- Don’t over‑bake—look for a slight wobble in the center. The cookies will set as they cool.
- If you like a chewier cookie, bake for 9 minutes; for a crisper edge, bake 13 minutes.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
- To make them extra special, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and let it set.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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