It's 9AM
I made chili the other day.
It’s the weather for it.
And I filmed it for a new youtube channel I’m starting.
Because I ran across some variations on recipes that I plan to try.
Which means 2024 is going to be the year I finally finish a plan formulated in 2004.
Because I listened to the wrong people, I waited 20 years for it to happen.
But such is the way of plans.
It’s like discovering a story written and hidden away years ago.
I’ve got those too.
Or wondering if I’ll ever get the chance to work on this or that project because of time and effort and energy and things to do.
And then, time suddenly presents itself.
Time to get started.
There's something truly special about the way Mamaw made chocolate chip cookies – a perfect blend of love, warmth, and deliciousness.
Recreating those nostalgic cookies is a delightful journey, so let's dive into the recipe and capture that Mamaw magic.
Mamaw's Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips (Mamaw always preferred semi-sweet)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Mamaw's cookies always had that perfect golden-brown hue.
Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mamaw knew that this step was crucial for the cookies' texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Mamaw's secret was a generous dash of vanilla for that extra flavor.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Mamaw believed in a soft, gooey center and a slightly crispy edge.
Fold in Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Mamaw always said that the more chocolate, the better!
Drop Cookies onto Baking Sheets:
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Mamaw's cookies were never perfectly uniform – that's what made them special.
Bake to Perfection:
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Mamaw had a keen eye and a knack for knowing exactly when they were done – a touch of softness in the middle was key.
Cool and Enjoy:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Mamaw often served them warm with a glass of milk.
Pro Tip:
Mamaw's secret ingredient was love, so don't forget to infuse your baking process with joy and warm memories.
As you savor the aroma and taste of these chocolate chip cookies, you'll be transported back to Mamaw's kitchen, where the simple act of baking became a cherished tradition.
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