Chocolate Chip Cookies That Will Knock Your Socks Off!
What Started it all:
Chocolate chips
Listen up! If you think you can just throw chocolate chips into a bowl and call it a cookie, think again! We're making the ultimate chocolate chip cookies that will make your taste buds sing and leave you begging for more. Follow my lead, and you’ll create cookies that are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and loaded with chocolatey goodness. Let's get to work!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (get the good stuff!)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). If you forget this step, I’ll come after you!
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Don’t rush this—take your time!
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract. This is where the magic begins!
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix it! You want those cookies to be perfect, not tough!
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Make sure they’re evenly distributed; no one wants a cookie with a sad amount of chocolate!
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving enough space between each ball (about 2 inches). Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let them cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
There you have it! Perfectly baked chocolate chip cookies that’ll make you the star of any gathering. Just remember, follow the steps meticulously and don’t cut corners. Now, go on and impress everyone with your baking skills!