Happy Holidays everyone!!!
We had friends over last night for a craft date. We made Christmas ornaments and cards for their dads. Honestly, it was just nice to see them. We have been so busy since we moved last month, that was our first play date. On to the cookies...
Besides Oreos, chocolate chip is my husband's favorite cookie. I mean, who doesn't love a warm chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven?? Mmmmmm just to think of it melting in your mouth. I'm convinced, it's easily America's favorite cookie. So let's start our delicious, mouth watering, edible gift segment right there.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
8 Tablespoons of salted butter MELTED
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 of a 12oz bag semi sweet chocolate chips
Yields 12 cookies
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: You want the butter melted, but not hot. Approximately 30 seconds in the microwave should do the trick. Cream butter and sugars.
Step 3: Add vanilla and egg. Only mix long enough to incorporate the egg. Do not over mix.
Step 4: Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until crumbles form. Use your hands to kneed into one large ball of dough.
Step 5: Pour in the chocolate chips and use your hands to incorporate.
Step 6: Roll the dough into 12 balls onto a greased pan or baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Step 7: Let them cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes) before placing in an airtight container. They should stay soft and fresh for a few days...if you can make them last that long!! If you need to keep them fresh longer, then you should freeze them in an airtight container. **For a fresh out of the oven taste, pop frozen cookies into the microwave for about 15 seconds**
