Perfect Cookie Base

This versatile cookie base recipe is all you need to create delicious cookies. Customize with your favorite add-ins

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups chocolate chips or mix-ins of your choice

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda

In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until creamy

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined

Stir in the chocolate chips or your preferred mix-ins

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown

Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely