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Desperation Cookies Inspired by Joanna Fluke

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup melted butter I use salted because it’s what I have and I refuse to complicate my life further
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chips candy, chopped candy bars—whatever floats your boat
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts optional, but highly encouraged if you enjoy living your truth

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until fully combined.
  3. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
  4. Add the flour and mix until just combined—don’t overthink it.
  5. Fold in your chips, candy, and nuts like the beautiful chaos gremlin you are.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. (I know. Waiting is rude. But it makes them better. Trust the process.)
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look a little soft.
  10. If you’re feeling that salty-sweet vibe, sprinkle with flaky sea salt as soon as they come out of the oven.

Notes

Optional but highly therapeutic step:
While the cookies are still warm, scootch them into perfect circles using an extra large biscuit cutter. Is this necessary? No. Is it satisfying on a deeply emotional level? Absolutely.