#cookiebalance

Enjoy the rich flavor of chocolate chunk cookies that have the perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers. These cookies are a tasty treat for any occasion.

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chunk cookies!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Delicate and fragrant, these Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of citrusy lemon and earthy thyme flavors.

Ingredients: 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped. 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Instructions: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the finely grated lemon zest and chopped fresh thyme leaves to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well to combine. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture. Mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cookies are completely cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes