Best 6 Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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Baking old fashioned chocolate chip cookies is a delightful and nostalgic experience that evokes memories of childhood and family gatherings. These classic cookies, with their chewy texture, crisp edges, and abundance of rich chocolate chips, have been a staple in kitchens for generations. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down from your grandmother or a modern twist with unique ingredients, there's an old fashioned chocolate chip cookie recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. Each recipe offers a slightly different take on this timeless treat, but they all share the goal of creating a cookie that is perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, with a generous amount of chocolate chips that melt in your mouth with every bite.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This recipe was passed down to me from my mother. These cookies freeze well, but I rarely have the chance to do that-my husband and our two youngsters gobble them up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 7-8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls 3-in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Crisp edges, chewy middles.

Provided by Dora

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 165.8 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

VINTAGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle that will impress family and friends. Make plenty as they're sure to be a hit

Provided by Valerie Barrett

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 25m

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

150g salted butter, softened
80g light brown muscovado sugar
80g granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
225g plain flour
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
¼ tsp salt
200g plain chocolate chips or chunks

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/fan170C/gas 5 and line two baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.
  • Put 150g softened salted butter, 80g light brown muscovado sugar and 80g granulated sugar into a bowl and beat until creamy.
  • Beat in 2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 large egg.
  • Sift 225g plain flour, ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda and ¼ tsp salt into the bowl and mix it in with a wooden spoon.
  • Add 200g plain chocolate chips or chunks and stir well.
  • Use a teaspoon to make small scoops of the mixture, spacing them well apart on the baking trays. This mixture should make about 30 cookies.
  • Bake for 8-10 mins until they are light brown on the edges and still slightly soft in the centre if you press them.
  • Leave on the tray for a couple of mins to set and then lift onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6.3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3.8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14.7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.5 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 1.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toll Housereg

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 3 1/2 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F
  • COMBINE flour and baking soda in small bowl. Beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels.
  • DROP dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Press down slightly with bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar.
  • BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 4 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • PAN COOKIE VARIATION:.
  • PREPARE dough as above. Spread dough into ungreased 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1130.6, Fat 73.1, SaturatedFat 37.7, Cholesterol 192.6, Sodium 1022.4, Carbohydrate 107.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 62.8, Protein 17.2

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 42

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat both sugars, shortening and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture and mix until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto heavy large baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks; cool 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks; cool completely.

OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This is a Splenda recipe and one of my favorite low-calorie cookies. They are very tasty. The only change I made, was added walnuts. each cookie 108 calories.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy
1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1/2 cup packed Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups nestle toll house peanut butter and milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
  • COMBINE flour and baking soda in small bowl. Set aside.
  • BEAT butter, peanut butter, SPLENDA Sugar Blend for Baking, SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend and vanilla extract in large bowl until creamy.
  • Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and walnuts.
  • DROP dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Press down slightly with bottom of glass dipped in SPLENDA Sugar Blend for Baking.
  • BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 4 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips: The better the chocolate chips, the better the cookies will be. Look for chocolate chips made with real cocoa butter and a high percentage of cacao solids.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying: Letting the cookies cool completely will allow them to firm up and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies are a classic for a reason. They are simple to make, delicious, and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the best chocolate chip cookies you've ever tasted.

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