Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The original recipe for Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies was created in 1975 by Wally Amos.
• The original recipe contained one cup of chocolate chips.
• Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies are now sold in many countries.