One Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
20 -22
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Calories
97 kcal
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Cuisine
International, Vegan
One Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways
Description
One Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways creates a foundational cookie dough using butter or a non-dairy substitute like earth balance, combined with brown and white sugars, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt. After chilling the dough to enhance texture, it is rolled into balls and baked at 350°F until edges are lightly golden, yielding cookies with a tender crumb and slight crispness at the edges. The dough's neutral base allows for personalization, such as adding chopped chocolate bars or other favorite mix-ins, making it adaptable for different tastes. The recipe includes clear steps to prepare, chill, shape, and bake the dough, ensuring a consistent result.
The cookies pair well with milk or plant-based milk, optionally enhanced with vanilla for extra flavor, making them a classic companion for a snack or dessert. The chilling step firms the dough for easier handling and better texture during baking. Cooling the baked cookies on the tray before transferring to a rack helps them maintain shape and finish setting.
According to the notes, these cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Thawing or gently warming in the microwave revives softness, making leftovers convenient to enjoy later. This flexibility supports batch preparation and personalized add-ins.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter or earth balance
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp vanilla
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and vanilla, with a hand mixer on medium/high speed until light and pale in color.
- One at a time, slowly mixes in the egg and yolk, until just combined.
- Add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Scoop the dough into “ping-pong” size balls, approximately 2 tbsp worth.
- Roll the cookie dough balls out with your hand, until smooth.
- Evenly space the cookie dough 2-3 inches apart onto the baking trays.
- Bake for 11- 12 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy!!
Notes
- Butter can be replaced with earth balance for a dairy-free option.
- Add chopped chocolate or other favorite mix-ins to customize the cookie flavor.
- Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Allow frozen or refrigerated cookies to come to room temperature or warm them slightly before serving for best texture.
- Serving cookies with milk or plant-based milk, optionally with added vanilla, complements the flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20-22
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 22 | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 5.4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 16.8mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 203.6mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 11.3g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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