Peacekeeper Cookies with Soft Centers and Golden Edges
Soft, chewy cookies with a buttery base, lightly sweetened and optionally enhanced with chocolate or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips, nuts, or spices.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Chill dough for thicker cookies; add chocolate, nuts, or spices for variations.