Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Timeless Favorite

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through the house. This classic recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies with just the right amount of crispiness at the edges. Loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies are a beloved treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or just indulging yourself, these chocolate chip cookies are sure to be a hit.

Equipment:

• Oven
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper (optional)
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Shape the Cookies:
   • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake the Cookies:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
   • For chewier cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier cookies, bake a little longer.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For even baking, ensure that your cookie dough balls are roughly the same size.
• If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.
• To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. The bread helps to retain moisture.

Conclusion: Classic chocolate chip cookies are a timeless treat that never fails to delight. With their soft centers, crisp edges, and gooey chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a cozy family gathering to a festive holiday celebration. Enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature, and savor every delicious bite of this beloved classic.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through the house.

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Equipment

• Oven
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper (optional)
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
• Cream the Butter and Sugars:
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
• Add Eggs and Vanilla:
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Combine Dry Ingredients:
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Shape the Cookies:
• Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake the Cookies:
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
• For chewier cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier cookies, bake a little longer.

Notes

Tips:

For even baking, ensure that your cookie dough balls are roughly the same size.
If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips.
To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread. The bread helps to retain moisture.