Game Day Basketball Cookies
Delightful cookies with rich chocolate chips and playful basketball decorations, perfect for any casual gathering or festive occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Creamy texture
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Aromatic flavor
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness
- 2 large eggs For richness
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Irresistible scent
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or milk chocolate
- 0.5 cup orange frosting For decorating
- 1 cup mini basketball sprinkles For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Cookie Dough
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers look soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Decorating
- Once cooled, use the orange frosting to create basketball lines on top and sprinkle mini basketball decorations.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened for easier mixing. For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips. You can prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it.