Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
My go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. These cookies get raving reviews every time from family, friends & neighbors. You can use a standard scoop and get 24-30 cookies or an extra large scoop and get 12-18 cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 bag chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, mix 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- Once combined, whip the sugar mixture on high for 1-2 minutes until lighter in color and texture
- Stir in 2 eggs & 1 1/2 tsp vanilla. Be sure not to over-mix.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Mix until the dough comes together & then stop
- Fold in 1 bag of chocolate chips. I prefer milk chocolate chips for this recipe.
- Cover bowl & place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to rest. This step is optional, but it helps with texture and flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Scoop cookie dough with a standard-size cookie scoop onto a light metal colored cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Bake for 8 minutes
- Remove cookies and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes
- Transfer cookies off of the cookie sheet and enjoy
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 2g Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 24mg Sodium: 103mg Potassium: 73mg Fiber: 0.4g Sugar: 21g Vitamin A: 138IU Calcium: 23mg Iron: 1mg