Best 8 Moms One Cup Cookie Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Mom's One-Cup Cookie, a classic recipe that has stood the test of time. With just one cup of butter, sugar, flour, and a touch of vanilla, this timeless treat embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guarantees a batch of soft, chewy cookies that will transport you back to childhood memories. In addition to the original recipe, this article offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. Discover the equally delectable gluten-free, vegan, and chocolate chip versions, each with its own unique twist on the classic. Embark on a culinary journey with Mom's One-Cup Cookie and experience the joy of baking and sharing these timeless treats with loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOM'S BUTTERMILK COOKIES



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I treasure my mother's recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. -Jane Darling, Simi Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over cookies; if desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ONE CUP OF EVERYTHING COOKIES RECIPE



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Add one cup of everything (and a few extra ingredients) for these amazing Everything Cookies that are perfect as a school or dessert treat.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup flour
1 cup coconut
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (your preference)
1 cup chopped dried fruit, like raisins, dried cranberries or apricots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In one large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mix until blended.
  • Add peanut butter and mix again until blended.
  • Add in oatmeal, flour, coconut. Mix until blended.
  • Add in chocolate, nuts and dried fruit, then mix until blended.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet (12 to each pan).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • For softer cookies, take out of the oven after around 12 minutes. The cookies will appear slightly under baked. Loosen with a spatula and transfer immediately to a rack for cooling.
  • For crispy cookies, take out of the oven after around 15 minutes. Cookies will be darker around the edges. Loosen with a spatula. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for one additional minute before transferring to a rack for cooling.

CUP OF EVERYTHING COOKIES



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These are one of my family's favorites. There's something for everyone in these. I have worked in the school cafeteria for 8 years and we have used this recipe a lot. The kids love them.

Provided by Peggy C.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter and the sugars. Mix in the oil and the flour. Add in oatmeal, crispy rice cereal, coconut, nuts, vanilla, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, eggs and chocolate chips. Mix until well blended.
  • Drop by teaspoons or tablespoons on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 - 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 231.4 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

MOM'S SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



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This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see why it remains our very favorite cookie! -Arnita Schroeder, Hoagland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup sour cream
Optional toppings: sugar or colored sugar and walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add sour cream and dissolved baking soda to creamed mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Working with one-third of the batch at a time, roll dough on a well-floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. (Cover and refrigerate remaining dough until ready to roll.) Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round or other shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle tops with sugar and top with walnuts., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set but not browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S GINGER SNAPS



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Fabulous, spicy cookies.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, molasses, and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture. Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until center is firm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

MOM'S ONE CUP COOKIE



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup coconut
1 cup nuts
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup Coaches Oats
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Add flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add rest of ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes.

1 CUP COOKIES



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Make and share this 1 Cup Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by drawnigh

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 27m

Yield 40 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pecans
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Blend together the first 3 ingredients.
  • Add the next 3 ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the next 3 ingredients and mix well.
  • Mix in the last 4 ingredients.
  • Place on cookie sheet by the tablespoon.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE



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Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie-a little crispy, a little chewy-but they all have to begin with a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the best place to start! -Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips for Baking Mom's One-Cup Cookie:

- **Use room-temperature ingredients:** This will help your cookies bake evenly and prevent them from spreading too much. - **Don't overmix the dough:** Overmixing can make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - **Chill the dough before baking:** This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. - **Bake the cookies at the right temperature:** The ideal temperature for baking cookies is 375 degrees Fahrenheit. - **Don't overbake the cookies:** Overbaking can make your cookies dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the edges are golden brown. - **Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them:** This will help the frosting set properly. - **Store the cookies in an airtight container:** This will help them stay fresh for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Mom's One-Cup Cookie is a classic recipe that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's no wonder this recipe has been passed down for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, give this recipe a try and experience the joy of baking a homemade cookie that's sure to bring back fond memories. And with these helpful tips, you'll be able to create perfect cookies every time. Happy baking!

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