Easy Cookies Foolproof Recipe

Having a basic but foolproof cookie recipe up your sleeve is a must for either entertaining the kids who love to bake, for friends around treats, end of term gifts or any time you fancy. I wanted to make sure this Easy Cookies recipe is going to tick all the boxes when it comes to basic store cupboard ingredients; a simple, low effort method to follow; perfectly cooked cookie dough; and chewy, delicious cookies at the end. With just 6 ingredients and half an hour of effort (with a little freezing time in between, so make sure you have a little room in your freezer), you can then customise them with whatever filling you choose (Smarties, choc chips… the list is endless.) You can use an electric mixer if you have one but you don’t have to – simply follow a few tips and tricks below to get simple but fun cookies, every time.

Why you’ll love this Easy Cookies recipe

⭐️ Super easy for introductory kids’ baking ⭐️ Foolproof, super simple ingredients and method ⭐️ Delicious and customisabled treats to share Whether it’s the school holidays or a wet weekend, there’s nothing better than letting them get involved in the kitchen to stop boredom setting in for a while – and then they have delicious treats at the end of their cooking session as a bonus! This recipe is so easy that, with a little help, even a 4-year-old could have a go. The older they get, the less help they will need of course. But learning how to weigh ingredients, crack eggs, mix things together, choose their filling, and seeing the results is a great experience, no matter what age they are. It’s also a pretty quick recipe so you hopefully won’t find the younger ones losing interest.New skills give kids confidence, and this subtly involves maths, science (and a little bit of patience!)

Butter – Go for unsalted butter for this if you can. It will need leaving at room temperature before you begin baking Sugars – For this we’re using a little caster sugar AND soft light brown sugar for extra flavour Egg – Just one is needed. For reference, I always use free range medium eggs in my baking Flour – This needs to be plain flour, or all-purpose flour if you’re outside the UK Bicarbonate of soda – Make sure yours is in date! It helps to give a little rise to the cookies Your choice of filling – You can add whatever you like to the cookies, including chocolate chips, sprinkles, Smarties, M&Ms… load them with your favourite!

Or, if you want to be really exact, use an ice cream scoop to measure each dollop of mixture. ❗️Don’t leave out the chilling time of 30 minutes in the freezer! It really helps to give them a better shape. These are also fine to freeze for another day if you like! Wait until they are fully cooled after baking and pop them into a freezer bag or sealed container for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost thoroughly and enjoy.