Description
This recipe provides a detailed guide to baking classic cookies with variations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewy cookies, do not overbake.
- Experiment with different types of chips, such as white chocolate or butterscotch.
- Add nuts for texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, baking, dessert, chocolate chips