Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– ¾ cup granulated sugar
– ¾ cup packed brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chocolate chips (or your favorite filling)
– Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer (or a whisk and some arm strength!)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cookie sheet
– Muffin tin
– Parchment paper (optional, but helpful!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In my kitchen, that’s the first step in any baking venture – I can almost smell that warm, inviting scent of cookies already! While that’s getting nice and toasty, I like to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes, and trust me, it’s worth it for the texture. (See the next page below to continue steps…)