Here’s a quick and easy homemade cookies recipe that’s soft, chewy, and ready in about 20–25 minutes:
Quick & Easy Homemade Cookies
Ingredients (makes ~12–16 cookies)
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Sugar – ½ cup (white or brown sugar)
- Butter – ½ cup (1 stick), softened
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in optional add-ins if using.
- Shape & Bake:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with your hand or a fork.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & Enjoy:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips:
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish firming up as they cool.
- Brown sugar adds extra moisture and flavor.
- You can double the batch easily without changing the proportions.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute no-bake cookie recipe that’s perfect for when you want cookies instantly without heating the oven. Do you want me to do that?
