Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Butter - 100g (softened)
2. Sugar - 1 cup (packed)
3. Brown sugar - 1/2 cup (packed)
4. Eggs - 2 large
5. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
6. All-purpose flour - 2 cups
7. Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
8. Salt - 1 teaspoon
9. Chocolate chips - 1 cup

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until smooth.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Each cookie provides approximately 250 calories.
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside.
• Rich chocolate flavor with a hint of vanilla.
• Perfectly sized cookies with an irresistible chocolate chip center.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate chips give them a great flavor."
2. "The texture is perfect - crispy on the outside and soft in the center."
3. "These cookies are perfect for any occasion, especially for guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use softened butter, not melted, for the best texture in the cookies.
• Do not overbake the cookies; they should be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
• For best results, use good-quality chocolate chips with a rich chocolate flavor.