Irresistible taste of Chocolate Chip Cookies:

The perfect chocolate chip cookies to make this Christmas season!

Loving the aroma of warm, freshly baked cookies wafts through the air, tempting even the strongest willpower. Today, we embark on a delectable journey into the heart of one of the most beloved and timeless treats—chocolate chip cookies. We couldn’t do 12 days of cookies without sharing one of our favorite chocolate chip cookies! Just the mention of these sweet morsels is enough to conjure memories of childhood bliss and cozy moments spent with loved ones. 

Are you a chocolate chip fan?

In our house we are half and half. We have team chocolate chip cookies and team chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips. Yep you read that right. My husband and daughter love just the cookies without the chocolate chips. So when I make the dough before I fold in chocolate chips I pull some dough out so I can make them some cookies. I do have to say they are pretty good that way too. 

Tips for making the best chocolate chip cookies:

• Quality Ingredients:
  • Use high-quality ingredients, including real butter, pure vanilla extract, and good-quality chocolate chips. The better the ingredients, the better the flavor.
• Proper Mixing Technique:
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a softer texture.
• Measuring Flour:
  • Measure your flour accurately. Too much flour can make the cookies dry and crumbly. Use the spoon-and-level method to avoid overpacking the flour.
• Chill the Dough:
  • Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps solidify the fats in the dough, preventing the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
• Watch the Oven:
  • Keep a close eye on your cookies while baking. They can go from golden to overdone very quickly. Aim for slightly under-baked cookies if you prefer a softer texture.
• Cooling Time:
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set without overcooking.

Let’s get to baking. We hope you enjoy this yummy recipe! If you make these we would love to see them. Tag us on Instagram @gracefulduoblog! Did you miss yesterday’s cookies? No worries you can check it out here!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

A easy chocolate chip cookie recipe!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 °F
• Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. You want the butter melted but shouldn't be hot
• In a large bowl, mix butter with sugars until well combined
• Stir in vanilla and egg until well combined
• Add the flour, baking soda and salt.
• Mix dough until just combined. You want your dough to be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
• Fold in your chocolate chips
• Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough and place on your cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
• Bake 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and look a little under baked in the middle.
• Let cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack

Notes

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