Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy these delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!

Nutrition:

– Serving Size: 1 cookie
– Calories: 150
– Total Fat: 8g
– Saturated Fat: 5g
– Trans Fat: 0g
– Cholesterol: 25mg
– Sodium: 80mg
– Total Carbohydrate: 19g
– Dietary Fiber: 1g
– Sugars: 12g
– Protein: 2g

Tips:

– For an extra chewy texture, refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour before baking.
– Don’t overmix the dough once you add the flour to avoid tough cookies.
– Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the dough for added flavor and texture.
– Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Variations:

– Swap out the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips for different flavor options.
– Add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder to the dough for a hint of mocha flavor.
– Drizzle melted caramel or chocolate over the cooled cookies for a fancy presentation.
– Make giant-sized cookies by using an ice cream scoop to portion out the dough onto the baking sheet.