Chocolate chip refers to small, flat, sweetened pieces of chocolate commonly used in baking cookies, cakes, and other desserts. These pieces typically maintain their shape when baked and add a rich, chocolaty flavor and texture to the finished product. They are a popular ingredient in many recipes and are often sold in bags or packages specifically for baking purposes.
Chocolate Chip
4
servings30
minutes10
minutesChocolate chips come in various sizes, flavors, and compositions, such as milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. They are a beloved ingredient in many classic desserts and treats, including chocolate chip cookies, brownies, muffins, and more.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light 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 semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may still look slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
