Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

I still remember the first time I made chocolate chip cookies with my kids and the butter was too cold so I had to mash it with a fork instead of mixing it easily and I laughed because the dough had little lumps everywhere yet the cookies came out so good anyway and my kids ate them so fast that I barely got one. That’s the thing with chocolate chip cookies because even when you mess up a little they still turn out delicious and fun to eat. And yes I’ve burned the edges before and yes I’ve forgotten the salt one time but guess what the house still smelled like heaven.

When I make chocolate chip cookies now, I don’t try to be perfect because life is messy and so is baking sometimes and that’s okay. I’m a mom in my 40s and I’ve learned that the cookies taste better when you let go a little and enjoy the process instead of stressing about how smooth the dough looks or how round the cookies are. My son once said his cookie looked like a dinosaur head, and he loved it even more because of that, and I thought well maybe imperfections are the best part.

And let me tell you these cookies go with so many things and I’ve tried them with a glass of cold milk and with hot chocolate on a rainy day and with coffee early in the morning when the house was still quiet and they also taste amazing crumbled on top of ice cream and you can even sandwich two cookies with peanut butter in the middle or with vanilla ice cream if you want a special treat, and sometimes I serve them next to the Carrot Pancakes and the banana bread because they all match so well and together they feel like a little party at the table.

INGREDIENTS

• Butter
• White sugar
• Brown sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Chocolate chips

INGREDIENTS NOTES

• Butter: This makes the cookies soft and yummy. It melts and mixes with sugar to give a sweet taste.
• White sugar: Makes the cookies sweet and helps them turn a little crispy.
• Brown sugar: Makes the cookies soft and gives them a warm flavor like caramel.
• Eggs: They hold everything together so the dough doesn’t fall apart.
• Vanilla extract: Makes the cookies smell so good.
• All-purpose flour: The main thing that makes the dough thick and holds all the other ingredients together.
• Baking soda: Helps the cookies grow a little fluffy instead of being flat.
• Salt: Makes the sweet taste better and balances the flavors.
• Chocolate chips: The fun part! They melt and give you chocolate in every bite.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Step 1

First, wash your hands. We want clean hands before touching food. Get all your ingredients ready on the counter so you don’t forget anything.

Step 2

Take a big mixing bowl. Put butter, white sugar, and brown sugar inside. Use a spoon or a hand mixer to mix them until they look fluffy and smooth. This makes the cookies taste sweet and soft.

Step 3

Crack eggs into the bowl. Add vanilla extract too. Mix again until everything looks creamy. The eggs help glue everything together.

Step 4

Now take another bowl. Put flour, baking soda, and salt inside. Stir with a spoon so it’s all mixed. This is called the dry mixture.

Step 5

Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet mixture (the one with butter and sugar). Mix gently with a spoon or mixer until you see cookie dough form. Don’t mix too much or the cookies may get hard.

Step 6

Now add the chocolate chips. Stir them gently so they are all over the dough. Every bite should have chocolate.

Step 7

Take a baking tray and put parchment paper on it, so the cookies don’t stick. Use a spoon to scoop little balls of dough and put them on the tray. Leave space between each cookie because they will spread when baking.

Step 8

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Put the tray inside the oven carefully. Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes. Keep watching so they don’t burn.

Step 9

When the cookies look golden brown on the edges, take them out with oven mitts. Let them cool on the tray for 2 minutes, then move them to a wire rack so they cool completely.

Step 10

Now taste one! It should be soft, chewy, and filled with melted chocolate.

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Hand mixer or a big spoon
• Baking tray
• Parchment paper
• Oven mitts
• Wire rack
• Spatula

STORAGE OPTIONS

If you have cookies left (that’s hard because they’re so tasty), you can put them in a jar or box with a lid. Keep them at room temperature for about 4 days. If you want them for longer, put them in the fridge for 1 week. To keep them even longer, you can freeze them in a bag for up to 2 months. When you want to eat frozen cookies, warm them in the microwave for a few seconds, and they taste fresh again.

SOME VARIATIONS

You can change this recipe in fun ways. You can add white chocolate chips instead of dark ones if you like a creamy taste. You can put nuts like walnuts or pecans if you want crunch. If you like peanut butter, you can add a spoonful of it to the dough and get peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. You can also add some dried fruit like raisins or cranberries for extra sweetness. Some people even put a little cinnamon powder to make the cookies smell and taste cozy.

FAQ

What is this recipe made of?

It is made of butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, and of course, chocolate chips. All these mix together to make cookie dough that turns into yummy cookies.

What does it taste like?

It tastes sweet, soft, a little chewy, and full of melted chocolate. The edges are crispy, and the middle is soft.

Can I make the cookies without chocolate chips?

Yes, you can. They will still taste good like sugar cookies, but chocolate chips make them extra yummy.

How do I know when the cookies are done?

The cookies are ready when the edges are golden brown, and the middle looks soft but not raw. Don’t bake too long or they get hard.

Can I add candy to the dough?

Yes, you can add small candies like M&Ms. They make the cookies colorful and fun to eat.

Do I need to chill the dough?

You don’t have to, but if you chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes, the cookies will spread less and be thicker.

Can I make small or big cookies?

Yes. If you want small ones, use a small spoon. If you want giant cookies, use a big spoon. Just remember, big cookies need more time in the oven.

Are these cookies good for sharing?

Yes, they are perfect for sharing with family, friends, or at school. Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies.