Chocolate Chip Cookies I

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter
• ¾ cup granulated white sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 standard eggs
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels / chips

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190.6°C) (210°C (410°F)), or 350°F (176.7°C) (195°C (383°F)) if you want chewy cookies.
2. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
4. Add the vanilla extract.
5. Beat it in.
6. In a small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients (except chocolate and nuts).
7. Add to the wet mixture in two parts.
8. Fold until combined.
9. If you beat this too long, you may get some gluten formation which will change the cookie texture.
10. Stir in the chocolate morsels (chips), and nuts if using.
11. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
12. There should be enough fat in the cookie dough to prevent sticking.
13. Using parchment paper or non-stick pans may help if you find this not to be the case.
14. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown (cooking times may vary).
15. Let stand for about 1 minute.
16. Remove from the hot baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.