Easy Cookies {Foolproof Recipe!}
If you need a simple, never-fails, baking go-to when the time calls for it, this Easy Cookies recipe is a surefire hit. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to get perfect, chewy and delicious cookies, every time. They’re ideal for kids’ baking fun!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 150 g Unsalted butter At room temperature
- 75 g Caster sugar
- 75 g Soft light brown sugar
- 1 Egg
- 225 g Plain flour
- 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 125 g Chosen filling See notes
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients, apart from your fillings, and beat together.
- Gently stir in your toppings with a spoon.
- Shape into 12 small, round balls on a non-stick baking sheet. Make sure you leave plenty of space between them. (Use 2 baking sheets if you have another one, or bake in 2 batches of 6).
- Add extra toppings if you like.
- Freeze the balls on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until just golden at the edges.
- Allow to cool before you move the cookies from the tray.
Notes
❗️TIP: Do NOT miss the freezing stage of the method. It helps to keep the neat, round shape of the cookies and stops them spreading too much!
Flour: This needs to be plain flour, or all-purpose flour if you’re outside the UK
Bicarbonate of soda: Make sure yours is in date! It helps to give a little rise to the cookies
Filling: You can add whatever you like to the cookies, including chocolate chips, sprinkles, Smarties, M&Ms… load them with your favourite!
To freeze: Wait until they are fully cooled after baking and pop them into a freezer bag or sealed container for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost thoroughly and enjoy
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg