Chocolate Chip Cookie

Here’s a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, but recommended)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt (if using). Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the 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.
5. Combine the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add the chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough 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: Allow the cookies to 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 or just on their own!