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Close-up of freshly baked American cookies with gooey chocolate chunks and a sprinkle of sea salt on parchment paper

Great American Cookies

Craving the rich, buttery taste of Great American Cookies? Now you can make them right in your kitchen! These soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet cookies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, whether you're baking for a party or just a special treat at home
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Cooling Rack
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats
  • Baking Sheets
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon
  • Baking Sheets

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins like M&M’s or white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugars

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Add Eggs & Vanilla

  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients & Wet Ingredients

  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6: Stir in Chocolate Chips & Nuts

  • Using a spatula, fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7: Scoop & Shape the Dough

  • Scoop out the dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Bake the Cookies

  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft and underbaked.

Step 9: Cool the Cookies

  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Keyword AMERICAIN, COOKIES