Popularity Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 3 cups of semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until everything is combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
• Adding different types of chips and nuts to the cookie dough will give them a unique flavor.
• For a fun variation, try adding a few drops of food coloring to the dough for festive colored cookies.