Description
Delightful cookies that are quick and easy to make, perfect for snacks and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Softened butter is key for fluffy cookies. Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg