Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake:
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked. (They will continue to cook on the baking sheet.)
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a glass of milk, and enjoy Grandma’s classic chocolate chip cookie goodness!
Importance of Each Ingredient
- Unsalted Butter: Provides a rich, creamy flavor and makes the cookies tender. Using softened butter helps incorporate air when creamed with sugar, giving the cookies a light texture.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and contributes to the crispy edges of the cookies.
- Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and a deeper flavor, giving the cookies their chewy texture and slight caramel flavor.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients together and add structure, making the cookies soft and chewy.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and enhances the flavor of the cookies, bringing out the chocolate’s richness.
- All-Purpose Flour: The base that gives structure to the cookies. Using the right amount of flour keeps the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Leavening agents that help the cookies rise slightly, creating a soft and tender texture.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor of the chocolate and vanilla.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: The star ingredient that brings rich, chocolatey goodness in every bite, melting just enough to create gooey pockets.
Each ingredient in this recipe works together to create the perfect balance of chewy, crisp, and chocolatey flavors that make Grandma’s cookies so special. Enjoy!
