Classic Cookie Recipe

We're starting off our recipe-sharing series with a beloved classic: Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Cookies are something that you'll be able to find in the Cozy Cafe bakery case daily. This recipe is a basic staple for any home bak er, and can be easily modified for different occasions. Be creative and change your mix-ins! We added pastel M&M's for some cheerful spring flair!

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (yields about 2 dozen cookies)

Ingredients:

1 bag chocolate chips (11-12 oz)

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 cup butter/shortening

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional: 8 oz mix ins (M&M's, peanut butter chips, etc.)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt).

Cream butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl.

Add eggs and vanilla to butter/sugar mixture.

Gradually add in dry ingredient mixture.

Gradually add in chocolate chips and/or mix ins.

Use a tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.