chocolate chip cookies

Here’s a simple and delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt together using an electric mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until creamy and light (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
5. Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Add chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough (about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cookie) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk!