Mel's Magnificent Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• The chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1938 by the American chef Ruth Wakefield.
• Chocolate chips are made from cocoa beans, sugar, and other ingredients.
• Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular cookies in the world.