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Perfect Thank You Teacher Cookie Gift Box Arrangement

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A quick and easy recipe for soft, chewy cookies arranged beautifully in a gift box, perfect for teacher appreciation or any heartfelt gift.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (160 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 grams) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft. Rotate pans halfway if baking two sheets at once.
  9. Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. Repeat baking remaining dough in batches.
  11. Once cookies are completely cool, arrange them gently in a gift box with tissue paper, a note, or small decorative touches.

Notes

Softening butter properly is key for texture. Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies. Slightly underbake cookies for soft centers. Chill dough for 30 minutes to control spread and thickness. Assemble gift box shortly before gifting to keep cookies fresh.

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