Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and then the eggs one at a time until combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop rounds of dough, about 2 tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

History and Benefits:
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic American dessert that originated in the 1930s at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. The cookies were created by accident when owner Ruth Wakefield added pieces of chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting the chocolate to melt and create a chocolate swirl. Instead, the chocolate held its shape, creating the iconic chocolate chip cookie.

Chocolate chip cookies provide a delightful combination of sweetness, richness, and texture. They are a source of comfort and nostalgia for many. Nutritionally, they offer a moderate amount of calories, carbohydrates, and fat, making them a treat to be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while the butter and eggs contribute protein and healthy fats.

Method:
The key to excellent chocolate chip cookies is properly creaming the butter and sugars together to incorporate air and create a soft, chewy texture. Gently mixing in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips ensures the cookies maintain their structure and shape during baking. Baking at the right temperature and time ensures the cookies are cooked through without becoming overbaked and dry.

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