Choco chip cookies Recipe 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (160g) brown sugar (packed)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. Prepare the Dough:

1. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

2. Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) into the dough.

3. Shape the Cookies:

1. Scoop the dough: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For larger cookies, use more dough per scoop.

4. Bake the Cookies:

1. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.

2. Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Serve:

• Enjoy the cookies warm, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Baking Tips:

• For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake them. The centers will firm up as they cool.
• If you like your cookies thicker, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

Enjoy your freshly baked chocolate chip cookies!