Chocolate chip cookies are a beloved classic treat that have been enjoyed for generations. The first chocolate chip cookie was said to be invented in 1938 by Ruth Wakefield, who owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. She was experimenting with a recipe for butter drop do cookies when she decided to add chopped up pieces of a Nestle chocolate bar. The result was a new kind of cookie that quickly became popular with her customers.
Here is a classic recipe for homemade chocolate chip cookies:

Serving size and preparation time:

This recipe yields about 2 dozen (24) medium-sized chocolate chip cookies. The preparation time is approximately 15 minutes, and the baking time is around 10-12 minutes per batch. Overall, the cookies should be ready to serve in around 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of your oven and baking sheet.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and beat again until everything is well combined.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3-4 batches, mixing until everything is just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Enjoy these classic and delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee!

Serving suggestions:

Here are a few serving suggestions for homemade chocolate chip cookies:

1. Classic milk and cookies: Enjoy your warm chocolate chip cookies with a cold glass of milk for a comforting and nostalgic treat.
2. Ice cream sandwich: Use two cookies to create an ice cream sandwich by placing a scoop of your favorite ice cream between two cookies.
3. Cookie platter: Arrange your cookies on a platter and serve them as a sweet treat at a party or gathering.
4. Homemade gift: Package your cookies in a decorative jar or box and give them as a thoughtful homemade gift to a friend or loved one.
5. S’mores: Use the chocolate chip cookies as a base for a s’more by sandwiching a toasted marshmallow and a piece of chocolate between two cookies.
6. Cookie and dip: Serve the cookies with a side of chocolate or caramel sauce for dipping.

No matter how you choose to serve them, homemade chocolate chip cookies are a classic and delicious treat that are sure to please any crowd!