Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in any additional mix-ins, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
- For a chewier cookie, decrease the baking time by a minute or two.
- These cookies are delicious with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.