Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 bag Hershey's chocolate chips (or any other brand, about 2 cups)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and both sugars until well combined and smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 350 per cookie (based on using the given ingredients)
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey with a soft and chewy texture.
- Full of chocolate flavor from the chocolate chips and cocoa powder in the dough.
- Ideal for chocolate lovers of all ages.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The chocolate flavor is so rich and the texture is perfect."
- "My family loved these cookies. They are a great addition to our dessert menu."
- "These cookies are a bit messy to make, but the end result is worth it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter and let the cookies cool completely before storing to ensure they maintain their shape and texture.
- For best results, use good quality chocolate chips. Different brands may yield different flavor profiles and texture in the cookies.
