Description
A simple and delicious cookie recipe that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes to maintain shape.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- Cookies can be dusted with powdered sugar once cooled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg