Description
Cookie Dough Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the joy of sneaking raw cookie dough straight from the bowl, baked to perfection. With a soft and gooey center complemented by slightly crisp edges, these cookies are infused with sweet vanilla and rich chocolate chips. Ideal for late-night cravings or as a show-stopping dessert for gatherings, they will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg