Make Ahead Cookies

These Make Ahead Cookies are perfect for busy days or unexpected guests. You can prepare the dough in advance, store it in the refrigerator, and bake fresh cookies whenever you crave them. Plus, the combination of buttery dough and chocolate chips makes them irresistible!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 2 large eggs
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• 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
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Instructions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy

Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the large bowl, one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Gradually add the dry ingredients from the medium bowl to the wet ingredients in the large bowl

Mix until well combined

Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough

Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter on a sheet of plastic wrap

Wrap the logs tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Slice the chilled cookie dough logs into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags

Enjoy your delicious Make Ahead Cookies anytime!