Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a salad bowl, mix the flour, yeast and salt.

In another bowl, mix the softened butter with the brown sugar until creamy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.

Gradually add the flour mixture until you have a smooth dough.

Add chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Form balls of dough with a tablespoon and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them out.

Flatten the balls slightly with a fork.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.

Let cool for 5 minutes before moving.

Variations:
Add macadamia nuts or pecans.

Replace the dark chocolate chips with white chocolate.

Add 50g of oatmeal for more substantial cookies.

Stir in a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spicy flavor.

Tips for Perfect Cookies

Use softened butter : It must be at room temperature to incorporate well with the sugar and give a soft texture to the cookies.

Don’t overmix the dough : Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tougher. Mix just enough to incorporate the ingredients.

Let the dough rest : For even tastier cookies, let the dough rest for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before shaping the balls.

Spacing on the baking sheet : The cookies spread during baking, so leave plenty of space between them.

Monitor the cooking : Take them out of the oven when the edges start to brown. They will continue to cook slightly as they cool.

Cookies storage

At room temperature : Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to preserve their softness.

In the refrigerator : They can be kept for up to 10 days , but remember to take them out 15 minutes before tasting.

Freezing :

Cookie dough : Form dough balls, place on a baking sheet and freeze before transferring to an airtight bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.

Baked cookies : Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months and reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave before enjoying them.

With these tips, you’ll get perfect cookies every batch!