Who needs a tutorial to make chocolate chip cookies? We just wanted a reason to bake up our favorite cookies and share them with you! Everyone has their own way of making them, so maybe you’ll discover a new tip or trick along the way. How do you like to make yours?
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark, though dark is preferred for a richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, very soft
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Baking sheet
- Cooling racks
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the baking sheet by spraying it with nonstick spray or lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and brown sugar, breaking up any lumps in the brown sugar. Dark brown sugar gives a deeper caramel flavor, but light brown sugar works just as well for a sweeter taste.
- Add the softened butter in small globs to the sugar mixture. Stir well to incorporate the butter into the sugars.
- Add the eggs, one at a time. Crack them directly into the bowl and lightly beat them with your spoon before mixing them in with the butter-sugar mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda. Mix until the batter is uniform in color and texture. You can also combine the salt and baking soda with the flour ahead of time in a separate bowl, but it’s not necessary.
- Gradually add the flour all at once. Stir as little as possible to avoid overworking the dough. Once there’s no visible flour left, stop mixing.
- Add the chocolate chips and gently fold them into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart. A tablespoon of dough works well and gives you roughly ping pong-sized balls. Feel free to make them larger or smaller, depending on your preference.
- Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until they’re puffed up, set around the edges, and firm to the touch. They’ll flatten out as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough, and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
