Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways | FoodByMaria Recipes

Vegetarian

One Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways

Last Updated:
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Yield

20 -22

This easy cookie dough recipe base is incredibly versatile. Make it on its own or personalize it with one of the 6 variations added to the body of this post.

Making cookies is one of the best things! It makes your house smell like heaven, it brings joy to whoever is eating them and can be a great way to get your kids and family in the kitchen as well. Baking doesn’t need to be overly complicated. So many recipes can be very versatile, just like this cookie dough recipe. In this post, I’ll show you how to take one foundational cookie dough recipe and make it six different ways.

6 types of cookies you can make with this cookie dough recipe

Why you’ll love this cookie dough recipe:

  • Easy: This recipe is simple and it only takes under 30-minutes to make
  • Versatile: You can make this simple recipe in six different ways for whatever you are craving or that your family loves
  • Delicious: You can’t go wrong with this cookie dough recipe. Everyone will love it!

Cookie dough recipe done 6 different ways on brown paper with labels

Ingredient Notes:

The base of this recipe uses the simple ingredients of:

Butter: Feel free to use vegan butter if you want to make this cookie dough recipe vegan instead.

Sugar: I use both brown sugar and regular, white sugar for this recipe as they both add their own special sweetness to the recipe.

Egg: Egg and egg yolk are both used in this recipe. The yolk adds richness to recipes/baking and can add flavor and color to baked goods.

Vanilla: Choose a pure vanilla extract vs. the fake stuff for the best, most authentic flavor.

Flour: I use all-purpose flour but if you want to make these gluten-free you can swap this out for Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 flour.

Baking Soda: Baking soda will help your cookies rise appropriately.

Salt: If you are using salted butter you may want to omit this.

How to make cookie dough:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F, and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and vanilla, with a hand mixer on medium/high speed until light and pale in color.
  4. One at a time, slowly mixes in the egg and yolk, until just combined.
  5. Add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  6. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Scoop the dough into “ping-pong” size balls, approximately 2 tbsp worth. 
  8. Roll the cookie dough balls out with your hand, until smooth. 
  9. Evenly space the cookie dough 2-3 inches apart onto the baking trays. 
  10. Bake for 11- 12 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges.
  11. Allow to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Transform this cookie dough by adding the following ingredients + steps to this recipe: 

Brown sugar, white chocolate & pecan cookie dough recipe

Brown Sugar, White Chocolate + Pecan Cookies

  • Replace granulated sugar with brown sugar
  • Fold in ¼ cup pecans (roughly chopped) + 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • Add extra pecans & white chocolate chips to the top of the cookie dough balls prior to baking.
  • Bake for 12 – 14 minutes.

Ginger molasses cookie made with cookie dough recipe

Ginger Molasses Cookies

  • Add 3 tbsp molasses- after creaming butter + sugar 
  • Add a 1 ½ tsp cinnamon, ¾ tsp ginger, and an extra ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Roll cookie dough balls in extra granulated sugar prior to baking.
  • Bake for 12 – 14 minutes.

Cinnamon sugar crackle shortbread cookie made with cookie dough recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Shortbread Cookies

  • Replace all sugar with icing sugar and remove eggs.
  • Combine ½ cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon. 
  • Roll cookie dough balls in cinnamon sugar mix + press down.
  • Bake for 14 – 16 minutes.

Gluten-Free cookie made with this cookie dough recipe

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Flaky Salt

  • Replace all-purpose flour with Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend + add 6 tbsp extra flour.
  • Add extra 1/3 tsp baking soda + 6 oz of dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
  • With the extra dark chocolate chunks, add two or three extra pieces on top of the cookie dough balls. 
  • Sprinkle some flaky salt on top of each cookie dough ball prior to baking AND directly after. 
  • Bake for 12 – 14 minutes.

Vegan chunky monkey cookie on brown paper

Vegan Chunky Monkey Cookies

  • Replace butter with earth balance + the eggs with 1 ripe banana
  • Add ½ cup + 1 tbsp peanut butter after creaming 
  • Add extra 1/3 tsp of baking soda + 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Bake for 12 – 14 minutes

Expert Tips & FAQ:

What if I don’t have chocolate chips/chunks? Spice it up by adding your favorite chocolate bar chopped.

Storage: Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Allow to come to room temperature or warm in the microwave slightly to serve. 

Serving: Serve with your favorite milk or plant-based milk- adding vanilla for an extra touch!

cookie dough recipe done 6 different ways and displayed on brown paper

Other cookie recipes you’ll love:

For more eBooks:

If you want more deliciousness at the click of your finger, be sure to check out FoodByMaria’s Newest Mini Cookbooks. Limited time offer of 3 for $20USD.

For more Greek Recipes:

If you want more Greek Recipes, check out our Free Greek Recipe Mini Cookbook!  We also have an incredible APP for you to access at all times (yes, online and offline) all our recipes with a click of your finger – check it out here.

For more amazing recipes:

Loved this recipe? Good! We can give you access to Maria’s most famous recipes, check out our Top Ten Recipes Mini Cookbook! We also have an incredible APP for you to access at all times (yes, online and offline) all our recipes with a click of your finger – check in out here.

One Cookie Dough Recipe Six Ways

5 from 55 votes
This easy cookie dough recipe base is incredibly versatile. Make it on its own or personalize it with one of the 6 variations added to the body of this post.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Vegetarian
Cuisine Baked Goods
Servings 20 -22
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F, and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, sugars, and vanilla, with a hand mixer on medium/high speed until light and pale in color.
  • One at a time, slowly mixes in the egg and yolk, until just combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
  • Scoop the dough into “ping-pong” size balls, approximately 2 tbsp worth. 
  • Roll the cookie dough balls out with your hand, until smooth. 
  • Evenly space the cookie dough 2-3 inches apart onto the baking trays. 
  • Bake for 11- 12 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges.
  • Allow to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

Replace butter with earth balance. 
Spice it up by adding your favorite chocolate bar chopped.
Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Allow to come to room temperature or warm in the microwave slightly to serve. 
Serve with your favorite milk or plant-based milk- adding vanilla for an extra touch!
Have fun with it!

Nutrition

Serving: 22 | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 16.8mg | Sodium: 203.6mg | Sugar: 11.3g
Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
Jaqueline

5 stars
I always feel under pressure when baking cookies, I can’t seem to bake a cookie to its perfect amount state of softness… any tips?

Maria Koutsogiannis

All the tips you need are linked.

Teressa Grandois

5 stars
I’m obsessed with your page!!! Thank yu!!!

Maria Koutsogiannis

Hey Teressa! Thank you so much for your support!!!!

Michigan

5 stars
Hey Maria,
My friend guided me to your website, I am really in love with your aesthetic and photography, I feel really encouraged to bake and cook. I can’t wait to try one of these recipes, they all look amazing!

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thank you so much!! So happy that you are inspired to bake and cook now!! We are every day!!

Dorianne

5 stars
It was daunting at the beginning but with the help of my son, and his appetite for cookies, we were able to accomplish the divine cinnamon sugar cookie! He said “mom, I did a good job, they are so good” when all he did was keep me company!!!
Totally recommend this recipe!

Maria Koutsogiannis

That’s so wonderful! Such a proud moment! We love that 🙂 thank you for your comment!

Milena

5 stars
Adored the ginger molasses cookie recipe, knocked it out of the park! I will make it again for sure!

Maria Koutsogiannis

We have a soft spot for that cookie too! So warm and delicious! Thank you 🙂

Sofia

5 stars
I don’t know which one to choose, any idea as I’m a beginner baker?
Much love

Maria Koutsogiannis

Hi Sofia! All of these cookies have the same method! If you’re feeling shy, begin with the chocolate chunk cookie, then try the others! 🙂 enjoy!!

Steph Floodstern

5 stars
OMG just made the ginger molasses cookie and I think they are my new favorite cookie!

Maria Koutsogiannis

I love these too! I’m so glad you’ve made them 🙂

Alexis

5 stars
My husband is a cookie lover. I enjoy baking and then getting his input as to what he thinks of the recipe and what changes I can make to improve it, he is very fond of your recipes, he never really has any input!!!

Maria Koutsogiannis

Thank you Alexis! I’m happy that your husband approves of what we creat for you! We always do our best to make them as awesome as possible!

Jenna

5 stars
HUGE HIT!! I have tried 3 of these recipes, they are all just the perfect amount of sweetness, can’t wait to try the rest!!

Maria Koutsogiannis

That’s wonderful! Thank you !! I’m happy you think so 🙂

mothercookiemonster

5 stars
Incredible! Easy to follow recipe and the final product is like sweet but delicate, crisp but chewy!! A must ginger cookie recipe!

Maria Koutsogiannis

Amazing! 🙂 Thanks for your comment!!

Post A Comment

Recipe Rating




Share to...