Baking cookies is a fun and rewarding activity. Here’s a simple recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies!
