🍪 Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪
Description:
Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies are classic homemade cookies known for their delightful blend of sweet, chewy, and crispy textures, combined with the rich flavor of chocolate chips. These cookies have a timeless appeal and are a beloved treat for people of all ages.
History:
The origin of chocolate chip cookies is attributed to Ruth Wakefield, who, in the 1930s, ran the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. She is said to have accidentally created the first chocolate chip cookie by adding broken pieces of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate into her cookie dough. These cookies became so popular that Nestle eventually introduced Nestle Toll House chocolate chips, and the recipe was printed on the back of the package. Chocolate chip cookies have since become a beloved American classic.
Components:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at 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
Steps to Prepare:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This gives your cookies the right temperature to bake evenly.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Sifting helps remove lumps and aerates the dry ingredients for a lighter texture.
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Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, and salt. This can be done with a hand mixer or a stand mixer until it’s light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the pure vanilla extract.
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Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
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Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Leave enough space between them as the cookies will spread during baking.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Baking times can vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
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Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Time Needed:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Baking: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Cooling: 15-20 minutes
In total, you can expect to spend around 45-50 minutes from start to finish to prepare a batch of Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. Enjoy the process and the delicious results! 🍪😊
Certainly, here’s the nutrition information for a standard serving of Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie):
- Calories: Approximately 50-80 kcal (varies based on size)
- Total Fat: 3-5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5-2.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 10-20 mg
- Sodium: 30-50 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6-10 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 0-1 grams
- Sugars: 4-6 grams
- Protein: 0.5-1 gram
Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on the specific recipe, portion size, and ingredients used. Chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat, but they are generally high in sugar and fat, so it’s best to enjoy them in moderation as an occasional indulgence rather than a regular part of a diet for optimal health.
