Chocolate Chip Cookies (Pei Recipe)

The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. She added chopped up chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create chocolate cookies. Instead, the chocolate bits retained their shape, giving birth to the iconic chocolate chip cookie.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies (Pei Recipe)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 4320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 120 gram Butter
• 100 gram Granulated Sugar
• 100 gram Brown Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 250 gram All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 200 gram Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.