Mrs Carlson's Everyday Cookies

Soft, chewy, and delightfully customizable, Mrs. Carlson's Everyday Cookies are the perfect baking staple for any occasion. This easy cookie recipe combines pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, and vanilla extract to create a classic dough base that’s ready to shine on its own or be elevated with your favorite mix-ins—think chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, these cookies are as convenient as they are delicious. Whether you’re whipping up a quick treat for the family or preparing a crowd-pleasing dessert, these versatile cookies deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Serve them warm with a glass of milk, or store them in an airtight container to enjoy their fresh-baked goodness for days.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1.5 cups Optional: Chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. If using chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, fold them in at this stage.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1183.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5368.8

Total Fat 299.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 184.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 737.5mg	0%
Sodium 1902.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 625.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.2g	0%
Total Sugars 346.7g
Protein 64.1g	0%

Vitamin D 176.9IU	0%
Calcium 376.2mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 1443.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 45.9%