Chocolate Chip Cookies

This was my first time attempting to make chocolate chips cookies from scratch. To be honest, I was nervous! They are so simple, but so easy to mess up. And then there's the issue of finding that perfect recipe. The one you crave when you need this comfort cookie. And we all know when you crave a chocolate chip cookie, it can't just be ANY chocolate chip cookie. There's always a specific one we have in mind. One that no other chocolate chip cookie can compare to. I've had some good ones in my day, but I can honestly say I haven't found that amazing recipe that satisfies my cravings. I've looked a several cc cookie recipes and didn't see one that said "Oh, you have to make me!" So, I made up my own. I'm pretty pleased with it. I know I can do some tweaking here and there, but I enjoyed them and my husband did too. He's the real test. So, here's my recipe. I got too in the groove of things and forgot to take pics, but I will next time. I promise! Enjoy!!

Ingredients
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 ounces milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups chocolate chips

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

2. Combine the egg, vanilla and milk in a small bowl then set aside to get to room temperature.

3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda.

4. In a mixer, cream butter until soft. Start slow to break up the cold butter then, when it's more workable, speed it up.

5. When butter is soft and smooth add the sugars.

6. When blended, with mixer set on low, pour in egg mixture. Turn speed up a bit to get it a little blended.

7. Put mixer back on low and slowly pour in all the flour mixture. Once there isn't a lot of flour sitting on top, speed it up so that it can blend well.

8. When batter is well blended, stir in chocolate chips.

9. You can use parchment paper on cookie sheets or just the cookie sheets themselves. I just use cookie sheets. Using a scooper (I use a 2" squeeze handle scooper) place dough on cookie sheets. Only 6 cookies per sheet and at least 2 inches apart. (I only bake one sheet at a time to make sure the baking is done evenly) Bake for 13-15 minutes depending on how brown/crispy you like your cookies on the outside. Then place cookies on cooling rack and repeat until the batter is gone. Usually makes 2 1/2 dozen large cookies.

I love my cookies crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle, these were beautifully brown and yummy! I think I'll go have one now! =o)