Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 120g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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 large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- 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 the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approximately 250 calories per cookie (based on using ½ cup each of sugar and brown sugar)
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and creamy vanilla flavor combined with semi-sweet chocolate chips creates a delicious contrast of flavors.
- The cookies are soft and chewy with a slightly crispy edge.
- Easy to make and customize with different types of chocolate or add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The vanilla flavor is so rich and the chocolate chips are the perfect complement."
- "I love how soft and chewy these cookies are. They're definitely a hit with my family."
- "These cookies are so easy to make, yet they taste like they came from a high-end bakery."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter, not melted, for the best results.
- For best flavor, use fresh eggs and real vanilla extract.
- Adjust the amount of chocolate chips based on preference for more or less chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft for longer.
