Ingredients and Weight:
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Light brown sugar: 3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cookie butter: 1 cup
- Chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the cookie butter. Fold in the chocolate chips, if desired.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (without chocolate chips):
- Calories: 185
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy cookies
- Rich and flavorful with a hint of cookie butter
- Perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The cookie butter flavor is amazing."
- "I love the chewy texture and the chocolate chips add a nice touch."
- "These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- If you don't have cookie butter, you can substitute peanut butter or hazelnut butter.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
