How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies from Scratch - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 64

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants, while chocolate chunks can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a mixer bowl, combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup softened unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup vegetable shortening. Cream together until smooth.

Add in 2 large eggs and a couple of teaspoons of vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.

Fold in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Using a cookie scooper, drop dough balls onto a non-stick baking sheet, spaced a couple of inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly brown around the edges.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

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