Delicious Cookies

A classic cookie recipe

• 1 cupbutter (softened)
• 1 cupgranulated sugar
• 1 cuppacked brown sugar
• 2large eggs
• 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
• 3 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoonbaking soda
• 1/2 teaspoonsalt

• 1. Preheat the oven

  Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) and preheat it while you prepare the cookie dough. This will ensure that the cookies bake evenly and have a golden brown color.

• 2. Mix the ingredients

  In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

• 3. Shape the cookies

  Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Place the cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading. Optionally, you can press down lightly on each cookie dough ball with the bottom of a glass to flatten them slightly.

• 4. Bake the cookies

  Place the baking sheet with the cookie dough balls into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. The centers may still be slightly soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

• 5. Enjoy your homemade cookies

  Once the cookies have cooled completely, they are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them with a glass of cold milk or package them up as a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.