Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 100g
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Sea salt: 1/4 tsp
- Mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts): 1 cup
- Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate: 1 cup (optional)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes + baking time
Cooking Time: Additional 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until well combined and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Stir in the flour and sea salt until a dough forms.
- Mix in the mixed nuts and chocolate chips (if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie as they will spread during baking.
- Flatten the cookie dough slightly with your hands or a spoon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, break the cookies into pieces to serve.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 pieces)
Calories: Approx. 400-500 (depending on the addition of chocolate)
Fat: Approx. 20-25g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 60-70g
Protein: Approx. 5-7g (depending on the type of nuts used)
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and crunchy texture with a sweet and salty taste.
- Easy to make and popular American-style snack.
- Customizable by adding different flavors of nuts or even different toppings like candies or sprinkle bits for color and variety.
User Comments:
- "These cookies were so simple to make but tasted amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and salty." - John Doe, New York, USA
- "I added some white chocolate chips to mine and they were a hit at my party! Highly recommended." - Jane Smith, Los Angeles, USA
- "My kids loved these cookies! They were so crispy and delicious." - Michael Johnson, Chicago, USA
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to mix the dough to ensure a smooth consistency.
- Flatten the cookies slightly to ensure they spread evenly during baking and create a crispy texture when cooked through.
