My Family’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪
Overview:
These chocolate chip cookies hold a special place in my heart and my kitchen—they’re a cherished recipe passed down from my sister, and they’ve become a beloved weekly treat for my family. I often whip up a batch and stash half in the freezer for convenient lunches or snacks on the go. With their delightful blend of flavors and simple preparation, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 dozen cookies
- Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, measure out the flour, baking soda, and salt. Sift them together to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the cookie dough, mixing until just combined.
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Add Chocolate Chips: Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Form Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Then, indulge in the deliciousness of these homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1779.2
- Total Fat: 76.5g
- Saturated Fat: 45.6g
- Cholesterol: 280.6mg
- Sodium: 1751.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 264.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.4g
- Sugars: 162g
- Protein: 21.7g
Whether you’re baking these cookies for a special occasion, as a sweet treat for your family, or just because, they’re guaranteed to be a hit! Enjoy the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, and savor each bite of these delightful chocolate chip treats.
