Welcome to First Grade!

Welcome to First Grade!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Grandma's Chocolate Chip Cookies

This week we have been reading The Doorbell Rang, it's all about sharing cookies!  Here is the recipe to make your own cookies - share them with your family!



Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions


-PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
-COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. 

-Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. 
-Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 
-Gradually beat in flour mixture. 
-Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if desired). 
-Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
-BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. 

-Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. 
-Remove to wire racks to cool completely.