Description
Neighbor Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously classic treat featuring a perfect balance of buttery dough and semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies have a soft, chewy center with slightly crisp edges, making them the perfect snack or dessert to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Add-ins
- 1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This typically takes about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer or by hand.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Continue mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and sea salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add the chocolate chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the cookies: Drop teaspoon-sized portions of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Adjust size to your preference.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8 to 9 minutes or until the tops are starting to turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes to finish cooking, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easier clean-up and to prevent sticking.
- Customize by adding nuts like walnuts or pecans if desired.
- The cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
