5-Minute Quick & Chewy Homemade Cookie Recipes
As many of you might agree, after the horrific COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and we had nothing much to do for weeks being shut-up at home, we headed to the kitchen and created a mess! And while mixing different ingredients and experimenting, we discovered few such recipes which we hadn’t tried or tasted before. So, here I come with a menu of 5 classic easy-to-make homemade chewy cookie recipes which I tried during the Covid-19 lockdown and here I am, creating them in my tiny, traditional kitchen ever since. And without any doubt, they are loved and enjoyed by my family and even my next-door neighbors. So why not go ahead and share them with you too…!
Before we move ahead, let me tell you, I no longer opt for store-bought cookies, when we have an irresistible cookie menu with us, being convenient to make and store, without any added preservatives or artificial flavors. Homemade cookies offer another level of satisfaction, carefully crafting them through our delicate hands and serving to your loved ones in a beautiful platter with a hot cup of coffee or mocha.
Creating at home saves time and money, the freshly-baked cookies straight out of the oven, made with wholesome ingredients are great in quality and taste. With endless possibilities for customization according to everyone’s preference in the family, it is easy to experiment with a variety of ingredients and create your own masterpiece. The quick and chewy homemade recipes offer a sense of gratitude and accomplishment as your family cheers the yummy chewy cookies and cherishes the moments.
So, let’s get started with my menu of quick & chewy homemade cookies in just under 5 minutes.
A Sneak Peak of the Basic Ingredients and Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowls (2 to 3)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Hand-whisk or Electric Beater
- Silicon Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet or Cookie Tray
- Silicon Baking Mat or Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack for Cooling
- Oven For Baking
- Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to the right temperature, as mentioned in the recipe.
- Grease or line your baking tray with parchment paper or silicon baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Measure all ingredients carefully and levelled.
- Clear your work-space for a hustle-free baking experience.
A Menu for the Quick & Chewy Homemade Cookies
Quick & Chewy
Lemon-Infused Blueberry Delights
Quick & Chewy
Parmesan Herb & Shortbread Cookies
Suggestions For Storing Cookies To Maintain Freshness
- To store crunchy cookies: Place the cookies in an airtight container or a zipped plastic bag. Do not completely seal, rather leave a little portion unsealed to ensure moisture is not trapped inside. The cookies will stay fresh and crunchy for several days.
- To store soft cookies: For cookies such as peanut butter cookies or chocolate chip cookies, little moisture will help retain their soft texture. Place the cookies in an airtight container or a zipped plastic bag to enjoy for a few more days. Placing a piece of bread alongside cookies will help absorb all excess moisture, keeping the cookies soft and chewy.
- To freeze soft cookies: Let the baked cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Transfer to a zipped plastic freezer bag and place into the freezer.
- To defrost the cookies completely before baking, place them with a distance in a flat plate lined with paper towel.
- Avoid storing iced or frosted cookies: Decorating the cookies with cream, butter frosting or tiny colorful embellishments and keeping them in the fridge or freezer for long can make your cookies softer and make the icing lose taste. A better idea is to store the undecorated cookies in an airtight container, as mentioned above and decorate them as and when needed.
Ideas for Packaging Cookies as Gifts or Party Favors
These 5 quick & chewy homemade cookie recipes demonstrate the ease and minimal effort needed to satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you are in a mood of enjoying crunchy cookies like nutty oat delights or soft cookies like ham and gruyere cookies, there’s a simple solution to each! With just a handful of ingredients and in a short while, you can whip up a batch of warm and chewy homemade cookies, loved by everyone. So, look no further and try these authentic sweet and savory cookie recipes. For your convenience, free downloadable and printable recipe cards have also been provided.
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