Delicious and Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Delicious and Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 19, 2024

Indulge in the classic taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies with Jack's special recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate chips that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in with a glass of milk.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing well.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Interesting Facts

  • The origin of the chocolate chip cookie dates back to the 1930s, when Ruth Wakefield added chunks of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate to her cookie recipe, creating the first chocolate chip cookie.
  • Chocolate chip cookies are the most popular cookie in the United States, with millions of batches baked every year.
  • The world's largest chocolate chip cookie weighed over 40,000 pounds and was made in Massachusetts in 2003.