Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Food coloring (optional)
- Add-ons such as chocolate chips, sprinkle mix, etc. (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing well.
- If desired, add food coloring to the dough to give it a fun color.
- Add any desired add-ons such as chocolate chips or sprinkle mix.
- Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per Cookie)
- Calories: Approx. 150-200 (depending on additions)
- Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Protein: Approx. 2-4g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are soft and chewy with a slightly crispy edge.
- The addition of food coloring and add-ons makes them fun and colorful, appealing to children and adults alike.
- The dough is easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and add-ons.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so fun and easy to make! My kids loved helping me add the food coloring and add-ons."
- "The dough is so creamy and the cookies are so soft and delicious. Will definitely make again."
- "I added chocolate chips and sprinkle mix to my cookies. They were a hit at the party!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar thoroughly to ensure a light and fluffy dough.
- Drop the cookie dough by spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for them to spread out during baking.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients and bake according to the recipe instructions.
