One Recipe for 3 Cookies

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There’s something brilliant about a base cookie dough recipe that can be transformed into multiple types of cookies. It means you can mix once, bake thrice, and please everyone at the table. This One Recipe for 3 Cookies is your go-to when you want variety without the mess of multiple batches. Start with one simple, buttery cookie dough and split it into three flavor-packed variations: chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and double chocolate chunk.

This recipe is all about efficiency without sacrificing flavor. The base dough is buttery and rich with just the right balance of crisp edges and soft centers. It’s versatile, customizable, and perfect for bakers who want more with less effort.

Instead of pulling out a new bowl and starting from scratch for each cookie type, you’ll make one big batch of dough, divide it into thirds, and mix in the unique ingredients for each variation. It saves time and makes the cleanup much easier.

This approach is perfect for bake sales, parties, holiday platters, or even just satisfying different cookie cravings in one go. Each cookie type has its own appeal—chocolate chip is the all-time favorite, oatmeal raisin brings a hearty, classic texture, and the double chocolate chunk is for the real chocolate lovers.

The idea is to offer variety with minimal complexity. You can even freeze half the batch and bake when needed, giving you warm, fresh cookies on demand.

Each dough portion bakes the same way, so you don’t need to adjust the oven temperature or time for each type. Just scoop and bake.

Want to go further? Add walnuts to the chocolate chip, swap raisins for dried cranberries, or stir in espresso powder to the double chocolate for a mocha twist.

This recipe also scales well. You can double or halve it depending on your needs. It’s a flexible, user-friendly system that always delivers.

Best of all, these cookies are just as good as if you made each type from a separate recipe. That’s the magic of a solid base dough—it works for everything.

If you’ve ever wished for an easier way to bake multiple cookie types, this recipe is the solution. One dough, three delicious results. Let’s bake.

Servings

Makes about 36 cookies total (12 of each variety)

Time

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes per batch
Total time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients

Base Dough:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins:

• Chocolate Chip: 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Oatmeal Raisin: 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Double Chocolate Chunk: 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
6. Divide dough evenly into 3 bowls.
7. For chocolate chip, stir in chocolate chips.
8. For oatmeal raisin, stir in oats, raisins, and cinnamon.
9. For double chocolate chunk, mix in cocoa powder and chocolate chunks.
10. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
11. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Tips

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
• Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.
• Slightly underbake for softer centers.
• Mix and match add-ins to create your own combinations.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You get variety, convenience, and consistent results all in one batch. It’s perfect for any skill level and ideal for busy bakers who want big results with minimal effort.

One dough, three classic cookies. Chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and double chocolate chunk all from a single recipe. It’s efficient, delicious, and your new favorite baking shortcut.