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Chocolate Chip Cookies

These classic American cookies will become a family favorite with their crisp edges and chewy middle...the perfect combination.
Author: The Alphabet Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
  • Cream butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Sift flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture to your wet ingredients.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and pecans (if desired).
  • Bake 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool completely.