Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Bag Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yield: Approximately 7 dozen cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of homemade chocolate chip cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe! Passed down through generations, this recipe has been infused with a touch of creativity, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking for yourself or gifting to loved ones, these cookies are sure to bring joy to all who taste them.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 803.6
- Fat Content: 42.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 25.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 130.2mg
- Sodium Content: 734.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 105.7g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 70.6g
- Protein Content: 8.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Unsalted butter, softened |
| 3/4 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 2 cups | Semi-sweet chocolate chips |
| 1 cup | Chopped walnuts (optional) |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
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Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each for spreading.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are just golden brown around the edges. Be careful not to overbake.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Once cooled, package several cookies in decorative bags for a charming gift-giving presentation. These cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family or selling in cute and unusual gift bags, spreading joy with every bite!
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of homemade chocolate chip cookies, lovingly prepared using this cherished family recipe. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared as thoughtful gifts, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household. Happy baking! 🍪✨
