Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chip cookies (use a brand that is easily available in US supermarkets)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Stir in the chocolate chip cookies.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per cookie) Calories: approximately 250, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 3g
(Note: nutritional information may vary depending on the brand of chocolate chips used)
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.
- Rich chocolate flavor with a hint of vanilla.
- Caramelized edges provide a contrast to the sweet center.
User Comments:
- "These are the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had! The texture is perfect, and the chocolate flavor is outstanding."
- "The cookies are not too sweet, making them perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea."
- "The recipe is easy to follow and yields a batch of cookies that are sure to be a hit at any gathering."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and texture in the cookies.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugars thoroughly to ensure a smooth and consistent texture in the cookie dough.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
