Cookie-Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
6. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate chip cookies were invented in 1938 by the American chef Ruth Wakefield.
• Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular type of cookie in the United States.
• The chocolate chip cookie is the official state cookie of Massachusetts.