The Art of the Chocolate Chip Cookie

Its a classic, yet tricky treat. There are many recipes and many variations, but I believe I may have mastered the art of the chocolate chip cookie.

It may sound like cheating, but step one of this project involves buying the big plastic tub of Nestle's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough at the grocery store. The tub is great because you can reseal it, so you can make as many or as few cookies at a time.

Spray a bit of Pam or Bakers Joy on your cookie sheet, despite the directions on the tub saying an "ungreased" cookie sheet. Take spoon fulls of the dough and roll them around in your hand until they are perfect spheres. Place them on the cookie sheet about two inches apart.

Put them in the oven at 325 degrees for about 12-14 minutes. This time depends on your oven though, so on your first batch, stick around the oven and check on them after about 11 minutes.

The key to perfect chocolate chip cookies is all in the amount of time they cook for. You need to pull them out of the oven just as they are starting to turn a golden brown. Then leave them on the cookie sheet to cool for 5-10 minutes.

When cooled, enjoy!

These cookies are the quickest and most perfect way to keep hungry guests appeased! I tend to keep a tub of dough in the refrigerator at all times! You never know who might drop by unexpectedly!