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Yields:
32
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Keeping a log of cookie dough in your fridge or freezer is the true genius move. It let's you have dessert ready in just a moment's notice for those last minute guests or the ability to bake off only a cookie or two for yourself. This recipe is the perfect base so you can mix in your favorite things for a custom cookie. Here are some of our tried and true favorites.
Peppermint Bark: Mix in chopped chopped chocolate and crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat!
Double Chocolate: Mini chocolate chips and cocoa powder is our personal favorite.
Sweet 'n Salty: Mix in crushed pretzels for an unexpected combo!
Chocolate Chip Espresso: Espresso powder and mini chocolate chips is the perfect pick me up.
Need more inspo? Check out all of our favorite cookies.
Let us know your favorite cookie in the comments below!
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Ingredients
For the cookie
- 2 cups
all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp.
baking powder
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1 cup
(2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup
granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup
packed brown sugar
- 1
large egg
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins
- 1 cup
chopped nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or pistachios
- 1 cup
chopped chocolate (5 oz.)
- 1 cup
chopped toffee
- 1 cup
chopped pretzels
- 1/2 cup
dried fruit
- 1/2 cup
toasted coconut
- 1/2 cup
chopped candy canes
- 1/4 cup
cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp.
sprinkles
- 1 tsp.
instant espresso
- 1 tsp.
spices, such as ground cinnamon or cardamom
Directions
- Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment), beat butter and sugar together. Add egg and beat until incorporated, then add vanilla.
- Step 2Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined. Add any desired mix-ins and beat until just combined.
- Step 3Place dough on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log 2” thick. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Step 4Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, cut cookies ½” thick and place on prepared pans.
- Step 5Bake until set around the edges and lightly golden, 14 minutes.
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