Bill's Chocolate Chip Cookies
These loaded chocolate chip cookies are rich, gooey, and perfect for sharing or enjoying as a treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is soft, but not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar You can reduce the sugar for a less sweet cookie.
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Don't over-mix the dough after adding the flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Try adding a pinch of sea salt for flavor.
- 2 cups chocolate chips Use quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until well distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Best served warm, enjoy with a glass of cold milk. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To freeze dough, scoop onto a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen by adding extra time.