Noah Mouths

1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar (½ cup) until light and fluffy.

3Add the egg (1) and vanilla extract (½ teaspoon) to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

4In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder (¼ teaspoon), baking soda (¼ teaspoon), and salt (¼ teaspoon).

5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6Fold in the chocolate chips (½ cup) and chopped nuts (¼ cup) (if using) into the dough.

7Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

8Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

9Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

10Enjoy these delicious Noah Mouths with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!