Ashley's Chocolate Chip Cookies

I was only 14 when I made up this recipe. Since my first batch, it's been everybody's favorite. If you follow the directions and measurements exactly, I promise that this will be your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 132 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients, then stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.