Simple homemade cookies quick and easy recipe

Perfect when you want fresh cookies in under 20 minutes!

🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 12–15 cookies)

• ½ cup butter (softened)
• ½ cup sugar (white or brown)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Optional add-ins:
Chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, raisins, or sprinkles

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, mix:

• butter
• sugar

Add egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

Add flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix until a soft dough forms.

Fold in any optional add-ins if using.

4️⃣ Shape Cookies

Scoop small balls of dough and place on the tray.
Flatten slightly with a fork or your fingers.

5️⃣ Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

⭐ Tips for Best Cookies

• Don’t overbake—they firm up as they cool
• For softer cookies, bake 10 minutes
• For crispier cookies, bake 12–14 minutes

🔁 Easy Variations

• Chocolate Cookies: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Lemon Cookies: add lemon zest
• Cinnamon Sugar Cookies: sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top

🏁 Final Thoughts

These cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for last-minute cravings, kids’ snacks, or tea time.

If you want, I can:

• Make a 3-ingredient version
• Create an egg-free recipe
• Adapt it for air fryer
• Rewrite it for social media

Just tell me 😊🍪