Cookie Tray Recipe
One Dozen of our delicious chocolate chip cookies.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Combine Ingredients
- 5
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- 8
Scoop Dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- 9
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookies!