Kelly’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies ๐ช
Overview:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie
- Cuisine: American
- Keywords: < 60 Mins, Oven
Description:
These cookies have been a consistent winner at the community fair, taking home the blue ribbon more times than we can count! I’ve finessed the recipe to create a delightfully soft and moist cookie that’s guaranteed to please. The secret? A mix of both semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips! Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, from kids to adults alike.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | tbsp butter |
| 4 | tbsp margarine |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | egg yolk |
| 1 | cup dark brown sugar |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 1/2 | tsp vanilla extract |
| 1/2 | tsp baking soda |
| 1/2 | tsp salt |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 2 | cups chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk) |
Nutrition Facts (per cookie):
- Calories: 144.3
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 17.9mg
- Sodium: 88.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 13.9g
- Protein: 1.4g
Instructions:
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Melt the Butter and Margarine: Start by melting the butter and margarine together. Once melted, let it cool slightly.
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Mix in Eggs and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, egg yolk, dark brown sugar, and sugar. Mix until well combined and creamy.
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Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda and salt to the bowl. Mix well.
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Fold in Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. Stir until just blended. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
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Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. You want them evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 325ยฐF (163ยฐC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure to space them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 16 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy: 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. Enjoy these delicious, award-winning cookies with a glass of milk or cup of coffee!
These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether you’re baking for a party, a bake sale, or simply satisfying a craving for something sweet. The blend of buttery richness, sweet chocolate, and hint of vanilla makes every bite a moment of pure joy. So go ahead, whip up a batch of Kelly’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, and get ready to indulge in cookie perfection! ๐ชโจ
