Neighbor Judy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe featuring light brown sugar and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Equipment

• large mixing bowl
• separate bowl
• whisk
• teaspoon
• ungreased baking sheet
• wire rack

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies have a light touch of brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to finish cooking.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Adjust the size of the cookies to your preference.