Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

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Ø  1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened

Ø  1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar

Ø  1 cup (220 grams) packed brown sugar

Ø  2 large eggs

Ø  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ø  3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour

Ø  1 teaspoon baking soda

Ø  1/2 teaspoon salt

Ø  2 cups (about 340 grams) chocolate chips

Ø  Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

v  Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

v  In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

v  Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

v  In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

v  Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

v  Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if desired) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

v  Drop rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

v  Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as they cool.

v  Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes.

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v  Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

v  Repeat the process with the remaining cookie dough until all the cookies are baked.

v  Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.

v  Note: You can customize the recipe by adding different types of chocolate chips (milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or a mix), or you can incorporate other ingredients like dried fruits or shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies!