The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 26, 2023

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.