One Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways

    Serves 20
    15 mins prep
    12 mins cook
    27 mins total

    This easy cookie dough recipe base is incredibly versatile. Make it on its own or personalize it with one of the 6 variations added to the body of this post.

    2 servings

    1. Preheat the oven to 350F, and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.

    2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

    3. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and vanilla, with a hand mixer on medium/high speed until light and pale in color.

    4. One at a time, slowly mixes in the egg and yolk, until just combined.

    5. Add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.

    6. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.

    7. Scoop the dough into “ping-pong” size balls, approximately 2 tbsp worth. 

    8. Roll the cookie dough balls out with your hand, until smooth. 

    9. Evenly space the cookie dough 2-3 inches apart onto the baking trays. 

    10. Bake for 11- 12 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges.

    11. Allow to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

    12. Enjoy!!