Name: Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Indulge in the timeless and comforting taste of homemade chocolate chip cookies. This recipe yields soft and chewy cookies with a delightful balance of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a crowd-pleasing treat that will bring smiles to everyone's faces.

Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly undercooked but will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy these homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or share them with loved ones!

Interesting Facts

The first chocolate chip cookie was created in 1938 by Ruth Graves Wakefield, who substituted chopped chocolate for regular baking chocolate in a cookie recipe.

The Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe, which uses semisweet chocolate chips, is one of the most famous and widely adopted chocolate chip cookie recipes in America.

The classic pairing of milk and chocolate chip cookies is not just a delicious combination; it is backed by science. The high fat content in milk helps to spread out and dissolve the chocolate, enhancing its flavor.

Chocolate chip cookies are a versatile treat that can be customized with various additions such as nuts, dried fruits, or even different types of chocolate chips.