Best Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, <60 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (based on 12 reviews)
Calories per Serving: 103.4
Fat Content: 6g
Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
Cholesterol Content: 11.1mg
Sodium Content: 35.5mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12.2g
Fiber Content: 0.5g
Sugar Content: 7.6g
Protein Content: 1.2g
Recipe Yield: 60 cookies
Description:
The quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie ends here! Adapted from a timeless BH&G recipe, these Best Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a versatile canvas for your cookie cravings. With a tweak in ingredients, you can tailor them to your desired texture—be it crispy, thin, or soft-and-cakelike. This recipe is a testament to the art of cookie perfection.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions:
For Thin-and-Crispy Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, beat shortening and/or butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Beat in as much flour as possible with a mixer.
- With a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour. (Note: If using electric mixer beaters, you can skip the wooden spoon.)
- Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake Basic cookies for 8-10 minutes and Thin cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned.
- Cool on a wire rack.
For Soft-and-Cake-like Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar on medium to high speed until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the shortening mixture, beating after each addition.
- With a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are browned.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes:
- Experiment with variations for your perfect chocolate chip cookie—crispy, thin, or soft-and-cakelike.
- Ensure ingredients are well combined for a harmonious cookie texture.
- For the Thin-and-Crispy version, extend baking time for a delightful crunch.
- Embrace the softness in the Soft-and-Cake-like version by following the precise baking time.
- Share the joy: This recipe yields 60 scrumptious cookies, perfect for any occasion!
Indulge in the delightful world of chocolate chip cookies, where every bite is a celebration of homemade goodness! 🍪✨
