Baking is something I have always enjoyed! I think I get the desire from when I was little and would watch my grandma cook in the kitchen. People would alway's gush over how good the food or deserts she would make. I always loved that about her!
It's been a while since I have baked just because and lately i've been craving a classic chocolate chip cookie! Yum!! Perfecting a good cookie really is an art! Unless you have read up on the science of baking, most people don't realize how much goes into a perfectly fluffy chocolate chip cookie! I came across the greatest blog post about how to create the ultimate chocolate chip cookie! I always be sure to follow some of her tips and tricks when I am baking cookies! She calls her post The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies. I love this blog post because it simply explains why your cookies may have turned out great or may not have turned out so great! Give it a try!
Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 1/2 TBSP unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 TBSP packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
(the key is to get your measurements exact and to actually do the directions in order)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt
- In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the butter till light and fluffy, about 45seconds. add granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until creamy, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla, beating just till combined.
- Gradually beat in the flour mixture. (do not over beat, just until the flour mixture is combined)
- stir in the chocolate chips
Refrigerate dough for an hour. (this is crucial) After refrigerating create 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls of batter and place on a cool baking sheet. (do not flatten) Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool and enjoy!!!!!!
XOXO
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