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Cookie Dough

Irresistible Cookie Dough: 7 Creative Takes You’ll Adore

Discover the bliss of cookie dough with endless variations from classic to vegan, satisfying every sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for caramel-like flavor
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs Omit in egg-free versions
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use heat-treated for raw dough
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Optional in edible versions
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for all variations
Chocolate Chip Variation
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Can swap for nuts or other flavors
Protein Cookie Dough
  • 1 scoop Protein Powder Choose your favorite flavor
Vegan Cookie Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Egg or Chia Egg Mix 1 tbsp with 2.5 tbsp water and let sit

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add eggs and vanilla extract, blend on low until combined and smooth.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into wet ingredients.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in chocolate chips into the dough.
  5. Rest the Dough: Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Serve or Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, line baking sheet, scoop dough portions, and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust consistency of dough by adding milk if too dry or more flour if too sticky. Explore mix-in options for added flavor.

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