Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Recipe Yield: Makes about 7 dozen cookies
- Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, Oven, Freezer
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (68 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1304.3
- Fat: 68.3g
- Saturated Fat: 19.8g
- Cholesterol: 53.1mg
- Sodium: 1160.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 170.3g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 110.3g
- Protein: 11.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Margarine |
| 1 1/3 cups | White sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Brown sugar |
| 4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 cups | Chocolate chips |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare ungreased cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, into the sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Storage:
- These cookies are perfect for freezing. Make a batch, enjoy some fresh, and freeze the rest for later indulgence during the week. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container or freezer bag to maintain freshness.
Tips:
- For an extra flavor boost, try using unsalted butter instead of margarine.
- Don’t overmix the dough once you’ve added the flour mixture to avoid tough cookies.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add nuts for added texture and flavor.