Chocolate Chip Cookies are an all-time favorite treat, beloved for their soft, chewy texture and delightful bursts of chocolate in every bite. This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com combines simplicity with irresistible flavor, making it perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup stevia powder (or granulated sugar, if preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 cookie):
- Calories: 75.6
- Fat: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 14.6mg
- Sodium: 71.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.8g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 0.9g
Recipe Yield: Approximately 48 cookies
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Directions:
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Preheat the Oven:
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). This ensures that the oven is ready when your cookie dough is prepared. -
Prepare the Baking Sheet:
Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Set this dry mixture aside for later use. -
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, stevia powder (or sugar), and vanilla flavoring. Beat these ingredients well using a wooden spoon or an electric hand-held mixer until they are thoroughly blended and slightly frothy. -
Incorporate Butter:
Gradually add the softened salted butter to the egg mixture. Continue beating until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined. This step ensures that the butter is evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. -
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:
Slowly add the prepared flour mixture to the butter mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Stir well with a wooden spoon after each addition to incorporate the dry ingredients thoroughly into the wet mixture. This gradual incorporation helps achieve a consistent cookie dough texture. -
Fold in Chocolate Chips:
Once the flour mixture is fully incorporated, gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure that the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough for a balanced chocolatey flavor in every cookie. -
Shape and Bake:
Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping teaspoons of cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. -
Bake to Perfection:
Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on the cookies during the last few minutes of baking to avoid overcooking. -
Cool and Enjoy:
Once baked, remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes directly on the sheet. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee.
Recipe Notes:
- Instead of greasing the cookie sheet, you can use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- For a variation, you can add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans along with or instead of chocolate chips.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
Conclusion:
This Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a classic that never fails to delight. Whether you’re baking them for a bake sale, a family gathering, or just a sweet treat for yourself, these cookies are sure to please with their perfect balance of sweetness, chewiness, and chocolate goodness. Enjoy making and sharing these cookies with loved ones, and savor the joy they bring to every bite!
