The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

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. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1930 by American chef Ruth Graves Wakefield.
• The original recipe was made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, but now there are all kinds of variations including white chocolate, dark chocolate, and even peanut butter chips.
• Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular cookies in the United States.