How do you make a chocolate chip cookie?

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yields: 12-15 cookies

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

* 3/4 cup granulated sugar

* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

* 2 large eggs

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking soda

* 1 teaspoon salt

* 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

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

2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Scoop and bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

8. Bake until golden brown: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

9. Cool and enjoy: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

* For a chewier cookie: Use less flour, around 2 cups instead of 2 1/4 cups.

* For a crispier cookie: Use more flour, around 2 1/2 cups.

* For a thicker cookie: Use a larger scoop of dough.

* For a thinner cookie: Use a smaller scoop of dough.

* To prevent spreading: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.

* Add your favorite mix-ins: Try adding nuts, oats, peanut butter chips, or dried fruit.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies! 🍪