A List Eats: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe? Well, I found it. This recipe is simple, delicious and so easy. You and your loved ones can thank me later.

Dish: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup of granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

*makes about 4 dozen cookies

- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

- Using an electric or hand mixer, beat the buter until smooth and creamy (mine always looks a bit chunky). Add the white and brown sugars and beat until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla and beat until mixed. Scrape down sides of the bowl as needed. 

- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until incorporated. Add chocolate chips half way through mixing. 

- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten them with the back of a spoon. Bake for ~12 minutes or until golden brown. 

Ta Da!

Recipe adapted from JoyofBaking.com