Certainly! Here's a simple and classic chocolate chip cookie recipe inspired by Ruth Wakefield's original creation:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Add Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Drop Cookies onto Baking Sheets:
Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still be soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
9. Cool and Enjoy:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Serve:
Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Feel free to experiment with the recipe by adding nuts or using different types of chocolate chips. Happy baking!