Imagine sinking your teeth into the most irresistibly soft, decadent cookies that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These Multi Blend Soft Cookies are not just another ordinary cookie recipe - they're a perfect symphony of rich butter, sweet chocolate chips, and optional crunchy nuts that will transform your baking game forever. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this recipe promises to deliver bakery-quality cookies right from your home oven in just 27 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and develop a nice golden color.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Next, add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and continue to mix until everything is well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This helps to evenly distribute the baking soda and salt throughout the flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Once the dough is well mixed, fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of nuts (if using) with a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure that the chocolate chips and nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. This allows them to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Multi Blend Soft Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't Overmix: Mix your dough just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Use Parchment Paper: For easy cleanup and preventing cookie sticking.
- Uniform Size: Use a cookie scoop for consistent cookie sizes and even baking.
- Cool Properly: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- Storage Hack: Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft for days.
- Customize: Feel free to swap chocolate chips with butterscotch, white chocolate, or add dried fruit for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 40mg
