This is a half recipe for chocolate chip cookies with optional nuts and raisins —specifically "engineered" for software developers. I've reduced the sugar a bit to my personal taste (and health benefit). Best devoured with coffee. It makes about 12 cookies. You can easily double the recipe if you need more.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (55 g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup (35 g) roasted almonds (crushed, optional)
• 1/4 cup (30 g) walnuts (crushed, optional)
• 1/4 cup (40 g) raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed roasted almonds, walnuts, and raisins. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.

6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still soft.

8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your cookies with a cup of coffee.

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