Aunt Foo's aChocolate Chip Cookies
A classic born in the midwest and perfected in New England. My Aunt Jennifer, who I have called Aunt Foo since I was about seven years old, has always made the best chocolate chip cookies around. I would be an idiot if I did not include this recipe here.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Slowly mix into wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
- Scoop onto baking sheet. Bake 10–12 mins until just golden at edges.
- Cool 5 mins on pan, then transfer to rack.