Description
A heartwarming tradition that captures the spirit of the holidays with delicious, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking for better flavor and texture. Use an ice cream scoop for uniform cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, holiday baking, desserts, Christmas, family favorite