Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate)
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Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the egg to the creamed mixture and beat until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until evenly incorporated. Gradually add the flour to the mixture, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep in mind that baking time may vary depending on the size of your cookies and your oven, so keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage! These cookies are best enjoyed warm and gooey but can be stored in an airtight container once cooled for future snacking pleasure.
