our recipe trove .:. Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Serves: 3 dozen
Ready In: 30 minutes

1 1/4 cupsbutter
2 cupssugar
2eggs
2 tspvanilla
2 cupsflour
3/4 cupcocoa (optional)
1 tspbaking soda
1/2 tspsalt
2 cupschocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add vanilla and eggs. Continue beating for 5 minutes

Fold in dry ingredients

Bake for 8-9 minutes

Cool slightly on baking sheet before removing

Grandma Elves

These cookies are chewy and moist, and stay good for about a week in a sealed container. Try adding or removing the cocoa to switch from regular chocolate chip cookies to double-chocolate.