Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and warm chocolate chip cookies, perfectly balanced for a soft and chewy texture, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for a lighter cookie.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for cookie lift.
- 2 teaspoons hot water To activate the baking soda.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips Mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water and then add to the mixture along with salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking pans, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
For crispy cookies, increase baking time by 1-2 minutes. Consider adding nuts or using different types of chocolate for variations.