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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe High Altitude

Delightful high-altitude chocolate chip cookies, perfectly chewy on the inside with a crispy exterior.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  5. Mix in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

These cookies are delightful on their own or paired with milk or ice cream.