Description
Dive into pure comfort with lazy cake cookies, a delightful no-bake dessert that blends simplicity and irresistible flavor. Chocolate crumbles and sweet magic combine to create a quick treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Flavor and Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Merge dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and gently stir until just incorporated.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough for additional texture and flavor, if using.
- Using a spoon, dollop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn a soft golden hue.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to set.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies that lose their soft, tender crumb.
- For gluten-free options, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting liquid ratios slightly.
- Experiment with mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or different chocolate varieties to customize flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg