The Best Basic Cookie Dough Recipe for Easy Baking – Customizable and Family-Friendly

Over the years, many of you have asked me to share a go-to cookie dough recipe—the kind you can keep on hand, customize with your favorite flavors, and use for any cookie craving that pops up. So here it is: my versatile basic cookie dough recipe that’s soft, chewy, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you’re adding chocolate chips, turning it into cookie bars, or baking with kids, this dough is the perfect place to start.

Creamy Cookie Dough in the Making – Mixer Swirls Up Sweet Perfection

Yields about: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Chill dough for 30 minutes if time allows.

Scoop, roll, or press into desired shapes and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.

Soft and Chewy Basic Cookie Dough – One Dough, Endless Cookie Creations

Creative Ways to Use This Dough

• Add chocolate chips, white chocolate & cranberries, or mini marshmallows

• Roll into thumbprint cookies and fill with jam

• Make cookie bars or even a cookie pie base

• Bake smaller cookies and make ice cream sandwiches

• Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy variation

• Mix in crushed candy, pretzels, or toffee bits for a sweet & salty twist

  
  

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