Here’s a classic, chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe that’s always a crowd-pleaser:
Ingredients:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix it all together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
6. Scoop and bake: Drop dough by rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool: Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Let me know if you want a version that’s soft and cakey, thin and crispy, or gluten-free!