Mel’s Magnificent Chocolate Chip Cookies

          

These soft, chewy cookies are a favorite of my friends.

Original recipe makes 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter, chilled
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Mix butter, eggs, vanilla and sugars together. Add dry ingredients and blend well, until mixture is whipped. Mix in chocolate chips.
  3. Drop tablespoon sized pieces dough onto a greased cookie sheet; bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are browned. Remove from oven before the center is browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 411 kcal
Carbohydrates: 54.8 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg
Fat: 20.6 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 4.5 g
Sodium: 328 mg