Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let me show you how I make a delicious batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat loved around the world, and their origins trace back to the United States, particularly credited to Ruth Wakefield, who created them in the 1930s. From my own personal experience, there’s nothing quite like the joy of biting into a warm, gooey cookie with the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. If you’ve never tried making these from scratch before, don’t worry, I’ll guide you through each step.

What to Expect:

• When baking these cookies, don’t overbake them! They will continue to cook slightly as they cool, so take them out of the oven when they are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the middle.
• These cookies will be chewy with a slight crispness at the edges, making them perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.

Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Course: Dessert

Equipment Needed:

Mixing bowls, hand mixer or stand mixer, baking sheet, parchment paper, cookie scoop or spoon, cooling rack

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
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Method:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Scoop Dough: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still soft.
8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations:

• Mint Chocolate Chip: Add mint chocolate chips instead of regular ones for a refreshing twist.
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip: Add 1 cup of oats for a chewier texture.
• White Chocolate Chip Cookies: Swap regular chocolate chips with white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Replace half of the butter with peanut butter for a rich, nutty flavor.
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Tips & Substitutions:

• If you’re in a pinch, you can substitute unsalted butter with margarine, though butter tends to create a better texture.
• For a gluten-free version, you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of regular flour.
• If you’re vegan, you can replace the eggs with a flaxseed meal mixture (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water) and opt for dairy-free chocolate chips.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 281 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 41g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 7g)
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 26g

Notes:

• If you’re using a different type of chocolate chip, be aware that dark chocolate chips will give a more intense flavor, while milk chocolate will be sweeter.
• You can freeze the dough and bake it later by freezing the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, then transferring them to a freezer-safe container.

I hope this guide has made baking chocolate chip cookies seem a little less daunting, or have you tried making them before? Please, be honest, and let me know in the comments below! I’d love to hear your feedback from a real person like you, so feel free to leave your thoughts!