Ultimate Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe 🍪

Recipe: The Best Chocolate Chippers 🍪

Description: These delightful chocolate chip cookies, aptly named “The Best Chocolate Chippers,” were a sweet surprise reward during a babysitting stint. Perfect for busy days or large gatherings, these cookies are easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy. Plus, they freeze wonderfully, allowing you to savor them over time.

• Category: Drop Cookies
• Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
• Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 72 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Cream Shortening and Sugars:

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   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well-combined.

2. Sift Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps ensure an evenly mixed dough.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.

4. Add Chocolate Chips:

   • Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, ensuring each bite is filled with delicious chocolatey goodness.

5. Chill the Dough:

   • For best results, refrigerate the cookie dough until well chilled. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and results in a thicker, chewier texture.

6. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.

7. Drop Dough onto Baking Sheet:

   • Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.

8. Bake:

   • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and set in the center.

9. Cool and Enjoy:

   • Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve or Store:

    • Serve these delicious chocolate chip cookies warm with a glass of milk for an irresistible treat. Alternatively, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.

Tips:

• Don’t skip chilling the dough! This step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, resulting in a thicker, chewier texture.
• For a shortcut, you can omit chilling the dough if you’re in a hurry. The cookies will still turn out delicious, but they may spread a bit more during baking.
• Feel free to customize these cookies by adding nuts, dried fruits, or other mix-ins along with the chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.

Enjoy baking and savoring these delightful chocolate chip cookies with family and friends! 🍪✨