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Classic Cookies, Three Ways

Irresistible takes on America's favorite homemade cookie classic from @Iheartnaptime

Article by Kristy Belley & Jamielyn Nye

Photography by Jamielyn Nye

Originally published in Gilbert City Lifestyle

Jamielyn Nye (@iheartnaptime) brings fresh life to America’s favorite cookie with recipes that are both nostalgic and fun. Her irresistible twists capture the magic of homemade comfort while adding playful creativity to every bite. Whether for a family gathering or a late-night craving, Jamielyn’s cookies deliver warmth, sweetness, and the kind of flavor that never lasts long on the plate.  Be Sure to check our @Iheartnaptime for more detailed recipes. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup each unsalted butter (barely softened), packed light brown sugar, granulated sugar • 2 large cold eggs • 1 Tbsp vanilla • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tsp each baking soda, cornstarch • ¾ tsp fine sea salt • 1-2 cups mixed chocolate chips

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment. Cream butter and sugars 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch on low. Fold in chocolate chips with last cup flour. Refrigerate dough 30-60 minutes if possible. Bake 8-13 minutes until lightly golden.

Monster Cookies

Big, soft, chewy cookies packed with oats, peanut butter, M&Ms, and chocolate chips.

Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned oats • 1½ cups flour • 1 tsp baking soda • ¾ tsp salt • 1 cup each softened butter, creamy peanut butter, packed brown sugar, granulated sugar • 2 eggs • 1 Tbsp vanilla • 1 cup each M&Ms, chocolate chips • Sea salt flakes for tops

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk oats, flour, baking soda, salt. Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add peanut butter, beat smooth. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Slowly add oat mixture until just combined. Stir in M&Ms and chocolate chips. Drop on parchment-lined sheets, top with reserved candies and sea salt. Bake 8-13 minutes.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies with warm pumpkin spice and chocolate chips—perfect for fall.

Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree • 1 cup granulated sugar • ½ cup vegetable oil • 1 egg • 1 Tbsp vanilla • 1 tsp baking soda • 1 tsp milk • 2 cups flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp each cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice • ½ tsp salt • 1-2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix pumpkin, sugar, oil, vanilla, and egg until smooth. Dissolve baking soda in milk, stir in. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop on parchment-lined sheets. Bake 8-13 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Baking Tips: Use medium cookie scoop, space 2 inches apart, add extra chocolate chips on top if desired. All cookies bake 8-13 minutes until bottoms are lightly brown.