Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chef Kristi Kriger

Ingredients

• • • 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 c butter, softened
    • 3/4 c granulated sugar
    • 3/4 c brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • Optional: 1 c coarsely chopped nuts

Directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
   2. In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   3. In large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
   4. Beat egg and vanilla into butter mixture until smooth. Stir in flour mixture just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (optional).
   5. Drop dough onto parchment lined cookie sheets using a 1 oz scoop. Evenly place 20 scoops on the sheet (4×5).
   6. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft).
   7. Cool 2 minutes, remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
   8. Store covered in airtight container.