Chocolate Chip Cookies
Next time you're craving something sweet, whip up a batch of these homemade chocolate chip cookies. They're the perfect pick-me-up on a dreary day or a sweet treat to share with friends and family. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose-flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 (11.5) ounce package Guittard chocolate chips
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm with a cold glass of milk, or save them for later - they'll still taste just as delicious!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients: Bring butter and eggs to room temperature before baking. This will ensure that they incorporate properly and create a smooth dough.
- Measure accurately: Use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients accurately, especially the flour.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can cause the cookies to become tough. Mix the ingredients just until combined.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats: This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough: This will ensure that the cookies are all the same size and bake evenly.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet: Letting the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet will allow them to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.