Do you remember the best chocolate chip cookie you have ever tasted? You will after following this recipe.
A chocolate chip cookie is reliably delicious, and this recipe produces 36 crunchy, soft, and buttery cookies in only half an hour!
The first step in any recipe is to gather the ingredients. You will need:
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Some equipment you will need is:
- Measuring spoons
- A mixing tool
- Spatula
- 3 baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooking rack
Now, it’s time to get started.
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt).
- In a separate bowl, combine the butter and sugar, then proceed to beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 minutes until light
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients
- Add chocolate chips to your liking. Here, you may also add nuts if you would like.
After the ingredients are combined, the cookie dough is ready to be baked!
- Create consistently sized balls with your cookie dough, and space them evenly on a parchment covered baking sheet
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes
- Once baked, allow 5 minutes for the cookies to set before moving them to a cooling rack
Just like that you have made the perfect chocolate chip cookie! Continue reading to see other tips and tricks for when you are crafting your perfect cookie.
Do not worry if you can not find all the ingredients, instead, opt for a substitution.
- For salted butter, substitute with unsalted butter or coconut oil
- For granulated sugar, substitute with organic cane sugar
- For light brown sugar, substitute with dark brown sugar
- For eggs, substitute 3 tablespoons of heavy cream in place of 1 egg
Tips and Tricks
-If you like your cookies extra chewy, add two tablespoons of powdered milk
-If you prefer a thin, crispy cookie, add more white sugar than brown sugar
-For more variety and flavor, combine different kinds of chocolate chips
-For a toffee-like flavor, brown your butter before using it
That’s a Wrap!
If you have extra dough, it can be wrapped in plastic wrap and freezed to be used at a later point. If using previously frozen dough, thaw the dough to room temperature before baking. Have fun and enjoy!
