A Quest for Comfort
I firmly believe that chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort food. Seriously, they’re like the hug you never knew you needed, always there for you—whether you’re wallowing in self-pity, celebrating a small victory, or racing against a deadline that should come with a warning label. I vividly remember those late-night cram sessions in college, trying to absorb more information than my brain could handle. With a book in one hand and a package of cookies in the other, I managed to silence my growling stomach while soothing my soul. So, when it comes to baking my own chocolate chip cookies, it’s crucial that I don’t accidentally create something that resembles a hockey puck.
Your Go-To Solution for Any Occasion
Not only are chocolate chip cookies quick, easy, and portable, but they also double as a dessert with impressive versatility. They’re the one treat that can accompany a college student in their cramped dorm or grace the table of a five-star restaurant—talk about a glow-up! That’s why having a dependable, foolproof recipe is a necessity. You never know when a culinary emergency will strike. An unexpected dinner guest, a last-minute date night that’s suddenly turned into “I promise I can cook,”. Or maybe just a hard-earned night of relaxation after surviving another rollercoaster day. Whatever the situation, this recipe is like a secret weapon that should be in every cookbook. After all, who wouldn’t want to impress others (and themselves) with a delicious batch of chocolate chip cookies?
Ooey Gooey Deliciousness!
If you’re anything like me, you find chocolate chip cookies to be utterly irresistible when they come straight out of the oven. There’s nothing quite as delightful as a warm chocolate chip cookie that is crisp on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. With each bite, the melted chocolate oozes from the rich cookie.
If you share this passion, you’re going to love this find: a silicone meatball tray (yes, you read that right—meatball tray) that perfectly portions chocolate chip cookies. Just prepare your dough, place it in the mold, close it, and then put it in the freezer for later. It’s even better than the ready-to-bake dough from the store! Check it out here or below!
The unique design allows portions to be easily removed, even when frozen.
What are Your Thoughts?
What did you think? Are chocolate chip cookies your favorite go-to snack as well? What do you think of our favorite family recipe? Do you have a meatball tray too? If so how do you like it? Let us know in the comments below!
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The Only Chocolate Chip Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Ingredients
- 12 tbsp butter (room temperature) (1-1/2 sticks)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1-1/4 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prehead oven to 375 degrees F
- With a mixer, beat the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter together until soft and fluffy.
- Beat in the baking powder, vanilla, salt and baking soda and add in the egg last, mixing till the egg is distributed.
- Mix in the flour and then fold in chocolate chips and any additional filling you desire.
- Drop rounded spoon fulls of dough onto baking sheet and cook for 12 to 14 minutes.
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