Baking cookies at home is a fun and rewarding experience! Here's a simple recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) 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 baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
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Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix everything together:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
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Scoop the dough:
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Leave space between each cookie for spreading.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
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Cool and enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Serve:
- Enjoy your homemade cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips:
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- You can add nuts, like walnuts or pecans, to the dough for extra crunch.
- If you prefer, substitute the chocolate chips with white chocolate, butterscotch chips, or even raisins.
Enjoy your baking!
