Description

This ultimate cookie dough recipe is your go-to for making soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious cookies. Customize it with your favorite mix-ins, from chocolate chips to nuts or dried fruit. Whether you’re baking for a party or indulging at home, this dough guarantees perfect cookies every time!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Optional Mix-Ins (Choose Your Favorites):

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, etc.)
1 cup M&M’s or candy pieces

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 2: Customize the Dough

Fold in your desired mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, evenly distributing them throughout the dough.

Step 3: Shape and Bake

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill for Perfection: For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Storage: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the cookie dough in pre-portioned scoops for up to 3 months.
Make it Your Own: Swap out mix-ins to create your perfect cookie. Try white chocolate chips with macadamia nuts or dark chocolate with dried cherries!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 200
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g