Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and beat until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
- Brown sugar is made up of 98% sucrose, with the remaining 2% composed of molasses.
- Cookies are one of the most popular baked goods in the world.
- The average person eats 35,000 cookies in their lifetime.
