Refrigerator Cookies II

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips or M&M's (optional, for added flavor and texture)

Preparation Time:

• Total Time: 1 hour (including preparation and baking time)
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Baking Time: 40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the flour and baking soda, mixing until just combined.
5. Add the vanilla extract and chocolate chips or M&M's (if using).
6. Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

(Based on the provided ingredients and without chocolate chips or M&M's)

• Calories: 330 kcal
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• These cookies are soft and chewy with a slight crunch on the edges.
• The vanilla extract gives them a classic American cookie flavor.
• The addition of chocolate chips or M&M's adds a sweet and chocolatey taste.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are so easy to make and taste great! My family loved them."
2. "I added M&M's to my cookies and they were a hit at my party."
3. "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
• Do not overbake the cookies, or they will be hard and crunchy instead of soft and chewy.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container for best results. These cookies are best served warm or at room temperature.