I am here to let the world know, my mother can’t cook! And let us not talk about baking!  Growing up,  I thought everything came from  a pre-made galaxy comprised of the worlds  can, wrapper, and box.  It never occurred to me that  you could even make certain things from scratch, and that some people actually do. I vow not to be my mom!

Today, I share with you my recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies. There are so many things you can do to customize this chocolate chip cookie recipe to suit your tastes.. as long as you keep the ratios the same, or close. I’ve tried so many variations- three cups of flour and you will end up with a crunchy/fluffy cookie. This recipe is the one I like the most. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

You will need two bowls:

Preheat oven to 375

First bowl

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix well

Second bowl

2 sticks of butter (room temperature)

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

3/4 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 tablespoon molasses  (optional)

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

With the room temperature butter add brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, and vanilla.

Beat until creamy- close to one minute

Next add one egg to butter mixture and mix well

Now, add second egg and mix well

Next, add flour , 1/2 cup at a time, to the butter and egg mix, until the ingredients have all been combined.

Take an Ice cream scoop or spoon and drop onto cookie sheet, do not grease the cookie sheet or else your cookies will spread and turn out flat. Bake on 375 for 12 minutes or until desired consistency.