Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our favorite!  Came upon this recipe from my now son-in-law.  On a baking date with my daughter, they really messed up the first batch - obviously distracted by each other.  They redeemed the baking day with a batch of really good cookies that has now made our go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe.  These are not the super soft kind, but instead rise a little puffy and a slight crunch...perfect for dipping.

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Ingredients:

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 cups real semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF


• Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in medium mixing bowl.


• In separate bowl, mix butter, eggs, and vanilla and blend well.  Add in sugar and brown sugar to make it a smooth creamy texture.


• Slowly add in dry mixture on a low speed until thoroughly mixed together.


• Add in chocolate chips.


• Drop onto cookie sheets.  (approx. 1 heaping Tablespoon)


• Bake for 10-15 minutes (adjustment may be needed for oven type / elevation)

Cool on wire racks and ENJOY!