Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a salad bowl, mix the flour, yeast and salt.
In another bowl, mix the softened butter with the brown sugar until creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
Gradually add the flour mixture until you have a smooth dough.
Add chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Form balls of dough with a tablespoon and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them out.
Flatten the balls slightly with a fork.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.
Let cool for 5 minutes before moving.
Variations:
Add macadamia nuts or pecans.
Replace the dark chocolate chips with white chocolate.
Add 50g of oatmeal for more substantial cookies.
Stir in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spicy flavor.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
Use softened butter : It must be at room temperature to incorporate well with the sugar and give a soft texture to the cookies.
Don’t overmix the dough : Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tougher. Mix just enough to incorporate the ingredients.
Let the dough rest : For even tastier cookies, let the dough rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before shaping the balls.
Spacing on the baking sheet : The cookies spread during baking, so leave plenty of space between them.
Monitor the cooking : Take them out of the oven when the edges start to brown. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
Cookies storage
At room temperature : Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to preserve their softness.
In the refrigerator : They can be kept for up to 10 days , but remember to take them out 15 minutes before tasting.
Freezing :
Cookie dough : Form dough balls, place on a baking sheet and freeze before transferring to an airtight bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Baked cookies : Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months and reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave before enjoying them.
With these tips, you’ll get perfect cookies every batch!
