Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Here's a detailed recipe for making classic Chocolate Chip Cookies:

                                                                

       

                                                                 

 Ingredients:

 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

 1/2 cup granulated sugar

 1 cup packed light-brown sugar

 1 teaspoon salt

 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

 2 large eggs

 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips

                                                                      

 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients:

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars:

    In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

    Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Mix in Dry Ingredients:

    Reduce the mixer speed to low, and gradually add the flour mixture. Beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6. Add Chocolate Chips:

    Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Scoop the Dough:

    Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake the Cookies:

    Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft, about 10-12 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.

9. Cool the Cookies:

   Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve:

     Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.

 Tips:

 For softer cookies, bake for the shorter time. For crispier cookies, bake a bit longer.

 You can refrigerate the cookie dough for at least an hour or overnight before baking for thicker cookies with a more developed flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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