Who can resist the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, sometimes you just want a basic, no-fuss cookie recipe that delivers soft, chewy, and golden cookies every single time. This super easy cookie reciperequires just a few pantry ingredients, minimal prep, and zero stress!
š Ingredients
ā 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (adds richness & softness!) š§
ā 1 cup granulated sugar (for the perfect level of sweetness!) š
ā 1 large egg (helps bind everything together!) š„
ā 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (adds warmth & depth!)šæ
ā 2 cups all-purpose flour (creates the perfect cookie structure!) š
ā Ā½ teaspoon baking soda (helps the cookies rise slightly!) āØ
ā Ā¼ teaspoon salt (balances the flavors!) š§
šØāš³ Step-by-Step Instructions
1ļøā£ Preheat & Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Preheat oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2ļøā£ Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In aĀ large mixing bowl, beatĀ butter and sugarĀ together untilĀ light and fluffyĀ (about 2 minutes).
- AddĀ egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
3ļøā£ Mix in Dry Ingredients
- In aĀ separate bowl, whisk togetherĀ flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add theĀ dry ingredientsĀ to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
4ļøā£ Scoop & Shape the Cookies
- Use aĀ tablespoon or cookie scoopĀ toĀ drop dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing themĀ 2 inches apart.
- ForĀ chewier cookies,Ā chill the dough for 15ā30 minutesĀ before baking.Ā (Optional but recommended!)
5ļøā£ Bake to Golden Perfection
- Bake forĀ 10ā12 minutes, or until the edges areĀ light golden brownĀ but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven andĀ let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutesĀ before transferring to a wire rack.
š½ļø How to Customize This Simple Cookie Recipe
āĀ Add Chocolate Chips or ChunksĀ š«
āĀ Mix in Chopped Nuts (Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts)Ā š°
āĀ Sprinkle Cinnamon for a Warm Flavor TwistĀ š
āĀ Use Lemon or Orange Zest for a Citrusy KickĀ š
š ļø Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Refrigerate Dough:Ā Chill forĀ up to 48 hoursĀ before baking.
- Freeze Cookie Dough Balls:Ā Freeze forĀ up to 3 monthsĀ and bake straight from frozen!
- Store Baked Cookies:Ā Keep in anĀ airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.
š Why Youāll LOVE This Recipe!
āĀ No Special Equipment NeededĀ ā JustĀ one bowl & a spoon!Ā š„
āĀ Takes Just 10 Minutes to PrepĀ ā No long wait times! ā³
āĀ Soft, Chewy, & Perfect Every TimeĀ āĀ Guaranteed bakery-style cookies!Ā šŖ
āĀ Perfect Base Recipe for Any Add-InsĀ āĀ Make it your own!Ā šØ
ThisĀ Easy Cookie RecipeĀ isĀ fail-proof, beginner-friendly, and irresistibly delicious! Whether youāre baking for yourself, your family, or a special occasion, theseĀ soft and chewy cookiesĀ areĀ always a hit!Ā š