Ovaltine Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp Ovaltine powder

• Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

• Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

• Beat in eggs and Ovaltine powder.

• Gradually mix in the flour mixture until a dough forms.

• If desired, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

• Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

• Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips and Variations

• For a crisper cookie, bake for 12-14 minutes.

• For a chewier cookie, bake for 8-10 minutes.

• Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a salty-sweet contrast.

• Use different types of sugar, like turbinado or muscovado, for a unique flavor.

Storage

• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

• Freeze cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the microwave.