Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Total Time
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Servings
24
Est. Cost
$0.50/serving
Difficulty
easy
The original after-school treat. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and always a few extra for the cookie jar.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake 9-12 minutes until edges are golden. Mom's note: underbake by one minute for chewier cookies.
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Recommended Tools & Appliances
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
KitchenAid
It effortlessly creams the butter and sugars to the exact light and fluffy consistency required for perfect cookie texture.
Digital Kitchen Scale
It ensures precise measurement of the flour and sugar, which is critical for consistent results in baking.
Silicone Baking Mats
They provide a non-stick surface that promotes even heat distribution and prevents the bottoms of the cookies from burning.
Cookie Scoop
It helps portion the dough into uniform sizes so that all the cookies bake evenly at the same rate.
Wire Cooling Rack
It allows air to circulate around the cookies after they leave the oven, stopping the cooking process and preventing soggy bottoms.
Common Substitutions
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