Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here’s a classic recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies!

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.

3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.

7. Scoop dough: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.

9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! 🍪