Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

   ⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350

   
2. 2

   For Double Chocolate Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 cup chopped dark compound chocolate. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.

   ⏱️ 15 min

   
3. 3

   For Peanut Butter Cookies: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 egg. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

   ⏱️ 15 min

   
4. 4

   For Sugar Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes, or roll into balls and flatten slightly.

   ⏱️ 20 min

   
5. 5

   For Butter Cookies: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Pipe or drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.

   ⏱️ 15 min

   
6. 6

   For Mocha Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.

   ⏱️ 15 min

   
7. 7

   For Cream Cheese Cookies: In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Roll dough into small balls and place on prepared baking sheets.

   ⏱️ 15 min

   
8. 8

   Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Baking times may vary slightly for each type of cookie. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

   ⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350

   

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