Smart Recipe Kitchen

2026-04-19

Serves / Time / Why it works

Serves 24 cookies | ~30 minutes | A simple drop-cookie style recipe with classic bakery appeal and reliable texture.

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 to 1.5 cups featured mix-ins such as chocolate, nuts, spice, or dried fruit

Method

1) Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets.

2) Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

3) Cream butter and sugars, then beat in egg and vanilla.

4) Mix in dry ingredients, then fold in mix-ins.

5) Scoop, bake until edges are set, and cool.

Tips

• Chill dough for thicker cookies.
• Underbake slightly for softer centers.