The Standard Cookie: A Baking Staple

The Standard Cookie is the most popular cookie in the land, and for good reason: it's easy to make, always a crowd-pleaser, and can be devoured in a mere 3-5 minutes flat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in another bowl.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet.
7. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
8. Enjoy your cookie!

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