Here's a step-by-step guide to help you bake a batch of classic chocolate chip cookies:
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Optional: 1 cup of chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This allows the oven to reach the desired temperature while you prepare the cookie dough.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. You can use an electric mixer or a wooden spoon to do this. Mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips (and Nuts)
Gently fold in the chocolate chips. If you're using nuts, add them at this stage as well.
Step 7: Scoop and Drop
Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Leave some space between the dough portions as they will spread during baking.
Step 8: Bake
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the cookies.
Step 9: Cool
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes.
After that, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10: Enjoy
Once the cookies are completely cooled, they're ready to enjoy! Serve with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
You now have a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies ready to be savored. Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips, nuts, or additional mix-ins like dried fruit or toffee bits to create your perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe.
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