Denise’s Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐ช
Overview:
Denise’s Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies are hailed as legendary in our small town, with their irresistible taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion and are sure to become a favorite in your household too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups of white sugar
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons of water
- 12 ounces of chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or greasing lightly.
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Prepare Dry Mix: In a medium-sized bowl, blend together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Cream Sugars and Mayo: In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the white sugar, brown sugar, and mayonnaise until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring continuously until all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of water to the cookie dough. If needed, add more water to achieve the desired consistency.
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Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
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Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.
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Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 8 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in these irresistible chocolate chip cookies!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 199.9
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 30.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.2g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 26.9g
- Protein: 2.2g
Tips and Variations:
- For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate or milk chocolate, to customize the flavor to your preference.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Denise’s Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies are a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying as a special treat just for yourself. With their soft and chewy texture and rich chocolatey taste, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet craving!