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# 🍪 The Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies: Recipes, Tips & Variations
Chocolate chip cookies are a timeless classic, beloved by many for their irresistible combination of crispy edges, chewy centers, and gooey pockets of melted chocolate. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the history, essential techniques, and a variety of recipes to help you bake the perfect chocolate chip cookies every time.
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## 🏛️ A Brief History of Chocolate Chip Cookies
The story of the chocolate chip cookie begins in 1938 at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Ruth Graves Wakefield, the inn’s owner, invented the cookie by chopping up a NestlĂ© semi-sweet chocolate bar and adding the pieces to her butter cookie dough. The result was a hit, and the “Toll House Chocolate Crunch Cookie” was born. In exchange for permission to use her recipe, Wakefield received a lifetime supply of chocolate and a consulting deal with NestlĂ©. This collaboration led to the creation of NestlĂ©’s chocolate chips, which are now a staple in kitchens worldwide .
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## 🍫 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
### Ingredients
* 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
* 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
* 1 cup (200g) packed light-brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
* 2 large eggs
* 2 cups (340g) semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
### Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven**: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
3. **Cream Butter and Sugars**: In a large bowl, beat the butter with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. **Add Eggs and Vanilla**: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. **Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients**: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. **Fold in Chocolate Chips**: Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. **Shape the Dough**: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. **Bake**: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
9. **Cool**: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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