Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookies are more than just a sweet treat; they're a symbol of comfort and joy. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and of course, chocolate chips, these cookies are easy to make yet incredibly satisfying. The key to their success lies in the balance of flavors and textures – crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the middle, with pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or dunked in a glass of cold milk, Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your soul.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Kitchen Aid Mixer
- Spatula
- 3 Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 3.4 ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
- Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- Blend in the flour mixture.
- Stir in the milk chocolate chips, trying to spread evenly through cookie dough.
- Make balls of cookie dough, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.
- Serve or cool and store in an airtight jar.
Notes
Add 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder to the dough along with the salt to make mocha chocolate chip cookies.
To make extremely large, bake sale-style (5") cookies, place the dough onto the baking sheets in tiny 1/3-cup portions. If the dough hasn't been refrigerated, bake for 13 to 14 minutes; if so, bake for 17 to 18 minutes.
Before scooping and baking, cover the dough and refrigerate it for a fuller, richer caramel/toffee flavor rather than just vanilla. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly colored in the center and have a brown exterior.