Chocolate Cookies

Here’s a classic Chocolate Cookie recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or chunks)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:

   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

3. Add the Eggs and Vanilla:

   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix.

6. Add the Chocolate Chips:

   • Gently fold in the chocolate chips (or chunks) until evenly distributed.

7. Shape the Cookies:

   • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized cookies.

8. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
   • Remember, the cookies will continue to cook a little on the baking sheet once you remove them from the oven.

9. Cool:

   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• For a fun twist, try adding a mix of different chocolate chips (milk, dark, and white chocolate) or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
• These cookies will stay soft and chewy for days, making them perfect for storage in an airtight container.

Enjoy your homemade chocolate cookies! 🍪