Al's Basic Cookie Recipe Recipe

Name: Al's Basic Cookie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 ½ cups brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 ¼ cups flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

1
Whisk all the dry ingredients (salt, too) together in a separate bowl.
2
Cream the butter.
3
Add the white sugar and mix well.
4
Add the eggs and mix well.
5
Add the rest of the sugar (and ya, mix well).
6
Add the two mixes together and mix well.
7
Roll into a 1 inch ball.
8
Drop into a small mixing bowl of brown sugar to coat the outside completely.
9
Place on the cookie sheet and flatten with a fork.
10
Bake at 350 degrees F for 14 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 cup white sugar, 1 ½ cups brown sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Al's Basic Cookie Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Al's Basic Cookie Recipe

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