Western Family Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The Western Family Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is a classic recipe that produces soft and chewy cookies with gooey chocolate chips. It’s a simple and easy-to-follow recipe that has been a family favorite for generations. The cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an after-school snack or a sweet treat for a party.

Tips for baking chocolate chip cookies

Here are some tips for baking chocolate chip cookies that will help you achieve the perfect result every time:

1. Use room temperature ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you begin baking. This will help them incorporate better into the dough and result in a more evenly baked cookie.
2. Measure ingredients accurately: Use measuring cups and spoons to measure your ingredients accurately. Too much or too little flour, sugar or other ingredients can affect the texture and taste of your cookies.
3. Chill your dough: Chilling your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, will help your cookies retain their shape and prevent them from spreading too much while baking.
4. Use parchment paper: Use parchment paper to line your baking sheets. This will help prevent your cookies from sticking and make for easy cleanup.
5. Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can result in a tough, dry cookie. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
6. Add extra chocolate chips: For extra chocolatey cookies, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking.
7. Check your oven temperature: Make sure your oven is properly calibrated and at the correct temperature before baking. An oven thermometer can help you ensure that your oven is at the correct temperature.
8. Rotate the baking sheets: If you’re baking multiple sheets of cookies at once, rotate them halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
9. Let them cool: Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help them set and prevent them from falling apart.

Following these tips will help you bake delicious, perfectly textured chocolate chip cookies every time!

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Western Family Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Snacks Recipe Keys: Low calorie

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 mins Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

The Western Family Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is a classic recipe that produces soft and chewy cookies with gooey chocolate chips. 

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 and ¹⁄₄ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cups granulated sugar
• ³⁄₄ cups brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla powder.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve and enjoy your delicious Western Family Chocolate Chip Cookies!