THE ALL-IN-ONE COOKIE DOUGH 30 Variations!
Discover the ultimate cookie recipe with this versatile dough that lets you create 30+ variations. Perfect for any occasion, this all-in-one recipe simplifies baking while delivering delicious results every time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together.
- Add the baking soda and salt, then beat on high for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla, until smooth.
- On low speed, gradually add the flour, about ½ cup at a time, until just combined. The dough will be soft.
- At this point, stir in your chosen mix-ins by hand and refrigerate the dough for one hour (minimum) to firm up and blend flavors.
Atthe time of baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Line cookie sheets withparchment paper.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Diva Tip - The base recipe makes about 5 ½ cups of cookie dough. You should be able to get 88 small cookies (1 tablespoon-sized scoops), 44 medium cookies (2 tablespoon-sized scoops), or 29 large cookies (3 tablespoon-sized scoops). 22 cookies BIG cookies (1/4 cup-sized scoops).
The Ultimate Cookie Collection:
1.Birthday Cake Cookies- Add 1 (12-ounce) bag of white chocolate chips (1 ½ cups) and 2-3 tablespoons of rainbow jimmies.
- Add ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¾ cup of semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips and ¾ cup of white chocolate chips.
- Add-ins: 1 (12-ounce) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Add-ins: ½ cup peanut butter to the dough and add ¾ cup peanut butter chips + ¾ cup chocolate chips.
- Add-ins: 1 (12-ounce) bag of white chocolate chips+ 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- Add-ins: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats + 3/4 cup raisins + 1 tsp cinnamon
- Add-ins: 1/2 cup cocoa powder + 1 cup chocolate chips
- Add-ins: 1 (12-ounce) bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips + 1 tsp mint extract
- Add-ins: 1 (12-ounce) bag of butterscotch chips
- Add-ins: 1 (12-ounce) bag of mini chocolate chips + 1 cup crushed graham crackers + 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Add-ins: 1(12-ounce) bag of toffee bits + 1 cup chopped pecans
- Add-ins: 1 cup shredded coconut + 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- Add-ins: 1 (12-ounce) bag of white chocolate chips + 1 cup shredded coconut + 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- Add-ins: 1/2 cup pumpkin puree + 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice + 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Add-ins: 1 cup dried apple bits + 1 tablespoon cinnamon + 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Add-ins: 1 tablespoon cinnamon + 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) drizzle baked cookies with a mix of 2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk
- Add-ins: 1 teaspoon almond extract + 1 cup chopped dried cherries + 1 cup chopped almonds
- Add-ins:1 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder + 1 (12-ounce) bag of mini chocolate chips
- Add-ins: 1(12-ounce) bag of caramel bits + 1 cup dried apples, chopped
- Add-ins: 1 cup chopped pretzels + 1(12-ounce) bag of caramel bits + a pinch of flakey sea salt on top of cookies before baking
- Add-ins: 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon + 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Add-ins: 1 cup dried cranberries + 1 tsp orange extract +drizzle baked cookies with a mix of 2 cups powdered sugar and 3 orange juice
- Add-ins: 3/4 cup mashed ripe banana + 1/2 cup peanut butter + 1 (12-ounce) bag peanut butter chips + 3/4 cup dried banana chips
- Add-ins: 1/2 cup matcha powder + 1 (12-ounce) bag of white chocolate chips
- Add-ins: 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger + 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 cup molasses + 1/4 cup candied ginger, minced
- Add-ins: 1 cup shredded coconut + 1 (12-ounce) bag of chocolate chips
- Add-ins: 1 teaspoon lemon extract +1/2 cup poppy seeds + drizzle baked cookies with a mix of 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 tablespoon lemon zest + 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Add-ins: 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder + 1 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Add-ins: 1(12-ounce) bag of chocolate chips + 1/2 teaspoon chili powder + a pinch of cayenne pepper for an unexpected twist—perfect for spice lovers!
Nutrition
Serving: 72cookiesCalories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.04mg
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