Best Good As Store Bought Cookies King Arthur Flour Recipes

THE ESSENTIAL CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°; lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.
• In a big bowl, beat the butter, sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, nutmeg (if using), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and egg together.
• Stir in the flour.
• Add coarse sugar to a shallow dish; drop the dough by the tablespoonful into the sugar, rolling the balls to coat them.
• Place them on prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are just barely beginning to brown; they will look soft.
• If you bake the cookies too long, they'll be crunchy, not chewy.
• Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

THE ESSENTIAL SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES (KING ARTHUR FLOUR)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar.
• Add the egg, beating until fluffy, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla.
• Stir in the raisins and oats.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the bkaing soda, cinnamon, salt and flour. Add this mixture, a cup at at ime, to the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the nuts. Let the dough rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the cookie sheets.
• Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
• Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

THE ESSENTIAL CRISP SUGAR COOKIES (KING ARTHUR FLOUR)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together; beating until fluffy. Beat in the egg until smooth, then add the vanilla and almond extracts.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then add the butter mixture, mixing until the dough is smooth. Refrigerate the dough for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and roll to 1/4 inch thick. This dough is fairly soft, so put a piece of plastic wrap over it while you roll it out. Cut out shapes with your favorite cutters and put on cookie sheets.
• Bake the cookies for 8 minutes, until set and just slightly colored around the edges. Remove from the oven, let them cool on sheet for 2 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a rack to cool.

KING ARTHUR FLOUR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.
• In a large bowl, combine the sugars, butter, shortening, salt, vanilla and almond extracts, vinegar, and baking soda, beating until smooth and creamy.
• Beat in the egg, again beating until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is thoroughly combined.
• Mix in the flour, then the chips.
• Use a spoon (or a tablespoon cookie scoop) to scoop 1 1/4" balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them on all sides; they'll spread.
• Bake the cookies for 11 to 12 minutes, until their edges are chestnut brown and their tops are light golden brown, almost blonde. Remove them from the oven, and cool on the pan until they've set enough to move without breaking. Repeat with the remaining dough.

GOOD-AS-STORE-BOUGHT COOKIES (KING ARTHUR FLOUR)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Grind the oats and 8 ounces of chocolate together in a food processor. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder and the reserved oat/chocolate mixture. Add the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
• Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
• Use a tablespoon cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between then so they can spread.
• Bake for 12 minutes; don't overbake, or they'll be hard.
• Remove from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.