| Meal Plan, Mediterranean Diet

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk (or heavy cream for richer texture)
2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated — see below)
½ tsp salt
1½ cups chocolate chips or chunks

How to Make It

Heat-Treat the Flour (important for safety):
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread flour on a baking sheet and bake for 7–8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Let it cool completely before using.
  (This kills any bacteria that could be in raw flour.)
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add Vanilla and Milk:
- Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
Mix in Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the cooled flour and salt. Mix until combined and dough forms.
Fold in the Chocolate Chips:
- Stir in your chocolate chips or chunks evenly throughout.
Serve or Chill:
- You can eat it right away, or chill it for 30–60 minutes if you want a firmer, scoopable dough like in the photo.

Storage

Fridge: Up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Freezer: Up to 3 months (scoop into balls and freeze).

Optional Add-Ins

Swap chocolate chips for M&Ms, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips.
Add ½ cup crushed Oreos, pretzels, or nuts for extra crunch.
Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving for dessert-shop vibes.