Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delight in these soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, perfect for creating memorable moments in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts Optional, ensure they are Halal-approved
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing at a low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
Cooling
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For lighter cookies, consider using half butter and half unsweetened applesauce. Cookies will stay chewier if removed slightly underbaked. Prepare and freeze dough for later use.