Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons hot water
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate baking chips Ghirardelli preferred
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your workspace and gather all the ingredients and tools you will need.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, stir baking soda with hot water to activate it and then add to the batter.
- Gradually incorporate the baking powder, salt, and flour into the mixture on low speed or by hand.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and scoop heaping 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but still slightly underbaked in the centers.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use coconut oil.