**Introduction:**
Treat yourself to the easiest, but most satisfying snack with this simple recipe for cookies. Apart from being a favourite choice for beginners as well as professionals, these biscuits are very fast to make and will be refreshing on your tongue. If you feel like having a sweet treat or need an idea of a homemade gift; these cookies will work it out.
**Ingredients:**
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2cup unsalted butter softened
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/4cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda and ¼ tsp salt
Optional:
chocolate chips/nuts/dried fruit (for additional flavor)
**Instructions:**
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
In the mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until they become light and fluffy.
To the creamed mixture add the egg then vanilla extract that was beaten in order to be combined well.
Mix separately flour, salt, and baking soda in another bowl.
Add gradually dry ingredients to wet ones stirring them so that smooth dough is obtained.
Add chocolate chips/nuts/dried fruit if preferred into dough while folding them giving extra flavour and texture.
Place tablespoon-sized balls of dough on the lined sheet about 3 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are a golden brown color.
9. Let cookies chill on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks where they should cool completely.
**Hints for Success:**
– Soften your butter just enough to make it easier while creaming it.
– Avoid making tough cookies by not mixing too much.
– Change their flavors through additions of mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts or dried fruits that you like best.
**Health Benefits:**
The moderation is important in maintaining a balanced diet as much as these cookies are highly enjoyable. Take them occasionally as treats when enjoying meals that contain essential nutrients.
**Nutritional Information: (Per serving)**
– Calories: 120
– Total Fat: 6g
– Saturated Fat: 4g
– Cholesterol: 25mg
– Sodium: 90mg
– Total Carbohydrates: 15g]
– Dietary Fiber: .5g
– Sugars: 8g
-Protein :1.5 g
**Substitutes and Modifications:**
– To make it healthier, use wheat flour in place of all-purpose flour.
– Use dried cranberries or chopped nuts instead of chocolate chips for a taste variety.
– Try almond or peppermint extracts for something new.
**Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):**
1. Can I replace the butter with margarine?
Although marginality may be substituted, there might be some minor change in flavor and texture of these cookies.
2. How should I store these cookies?
For up to seven days after cooling off, keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
3. Can I freeze the cookie dough?
Yes, this dough can be frozen for three months where possible. Simply shape dough into small balls; place on parchment-lined baking sheets and freeze until hard then transfer into freezer bags or containers when ready to bake take out of plastic bag and straight onto cookie sheet adding some extra minutes to bake time as needed.
4. Can I omit the eggs for a vegan version?
Definitely! You can use flax egg – mix one tablespoon ground flaxseed with three tablespoons water – as an alternative to eggs which makes them vegan safe.