Buttermilk-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Add the buttermilk and mix until combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix until combined.
7. Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Buttermilk is a great addition to chocolate chip cookies as it adds a subtle tangy flavor and keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
• Chocolate chips are a great way to add richness and texture to any cookie.