Making homemade cookies is a fun and rewarding experience! Here's a simple recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
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Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter and both sugars (granulated and brown) on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add eggs and vanilla: Add the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs, and beat until well combined.
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Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined (be careful not to overmix).
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Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon.
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Scoop cookies: Place rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a cookie scoop) onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
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Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Tips:
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
- You can add nuts, dried fruit, or other types of chocolate for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Happy baking!