Cookie 1: The Ultimate Baking Companion

Recipe 1: "The Cookie of Desperation"

When all hope seems lost, and the cookie jar is empty, try this recipe for the most desperate of cookie emergencies.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• salt, to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
• Let cool, then devour.

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