Here are some popular homemade cookie recipes along with the essential appliances needed to prepare them at home, with simple recipe and appliances you need.
1- Chocolate Chip Cookies
A timeless favorite featuring a soft, chewy center with melty chocolate chips.
Appliance List:
- Stand Mixer ( KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Baking Sheets (USA Pan Half Sheet Pan)
- Cooling Racks (Checkered Chef Cooling Racks)
- Silicone Baking Mat (Silpat Baking Mat)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons (OXO Good Grips Measuring Set)
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop a rounded spoonful onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
2- Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich and creamy, these cookies are a delight for peanut butter lovers.
Appliances List
- Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set)
- Cookie Scoop (Wilton Cookie Scoop)
- Baking Sheets (Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baking Sheets)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before serving.
3- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chewy cookies packed with hearty oats and sweet raisins.
Appliances List
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer) or Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Wooden Spoon (Zulay Kitchen 6-Piece)
- Cooling Racks (Checkered Chef Cooling Racks)
- Cookie Sheets (Nordic Ware)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir in oats and raisins.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
4- Peanut Butter Blossoms
Soft peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss.
Appliances List
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer) or Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Cookie Scoop (Wilton Cookie Scoop)
- Baking Sheets (USA Pan Half Sheet Pan)
- Cooling Racks (Checkered Chef Cooling Racks)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Hershey’s Kisses
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Beat peanut butter, butter, sugars, vanilla, and egg until creamy.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Roll into balls and bake for 8 minutes.
- Press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from oven.
5- Sugar Cookies
Classic cookies perfect for cutting into shapes and decorating.
Appliances List
- Rolling Pin (Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin)
- Cookie Cutters (Ann Clark Cookie Cutter Set)
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer) or Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Baking Sheets (USA Pan Half Sheet Pan)
- Decorating Supplies (Wilton Decorating Icing Kit)
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture.
- Roll into balls and flatten slightly. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool before decorating.
6- No-Bake Cookies
Quick and easy cookies made without an oven, often combining oats and cocoa.
Appliances List
- Medium Saucepan (Cuisinart Saucepan with Cover)
- Mixing Spoon (OXO Good Grips Spoon)
- Wax Paper (Reynolds Kitchens Wax Paper)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, oats, and vanilla.
- Drop spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool and set.
7- Molasses Cookies
Spiced cookies with a deep, rich molasses flavor.
Appliances List
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer) or Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Cookie Scoop (Wilton Cookie Scoop)
- Cooling Racks (Checkered Chef Cooling Racks)
- Baking Sheets (USA Pan Half Sheet Pan)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses.
- Gradually add dry ingredients. Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll into balls, coat in sugar, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
8- Macaroons
Sweet coconut-based cookies, often dipped in chocolate.
Appliances List
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer) or Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Baking Sheets (USA Pan Half Sheet Pan)
- Parchment Paper (If You Care Parchment Paper)
- Double Boiler for Chocolate (Farberware Double Boiler)
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate (optional for dipping)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
- Drop spoonful onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool before dipping in chocolate.
9- Lemon Cookies
Light and zesty cookies with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Appliances List
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer)or Hand Mixer(Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Zester (Microplane Zester/Grater)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Baking Sheets (USA Pan Half Sheet Pan)
- Cooling Racks (Checkered Chef Cooling Racks)
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, lemon juice, and zest.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
10- Cookie Cake
A large, cake-like cookie perfect for celebrations.
Appliances List
- 9-inch Cake Pan (Wilton Round Cake Pans)
- Stand Mixer (KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer) or Hand Mixer (Cuisinart Hand Mixer)
- Mixing Bowls (Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set)
- Offset Spatula (Wilton Angled Spatula)
- Decorating Supplies (Wilton Decorating Icing Kit)
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in chocolate chips.
- Press dough into a greased 9-inch pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool before slicing.
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