Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies Recipe
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Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies

By: Janis Gruca 
"'At the downtown Chicago law firm where I work, we often bring in goodies for special occasions,' informs Janis Gruca of Mokena, Illinois. 'When co-workers hear I've baked these melt-in-your-mouth cookies, they make a special trip to my floor to sample them. Best of all, these crisp, buttery treats can be made in no time.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a microwave or double boiler; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar; stir in butter mixture and chocolate chips (mixture will be crumbly).
  2. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by cookiequeen   view full review
First try out of the oven and I was a little skeptical..wasn't what I was expecting. More...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I substituted chocolate-covered, candy-coated sunflower seeds for the mini chocolate chips -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by JANE37   view full review
These cookies were very good. Nice buttery, shortbread-like texture. I left them a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by TRE8JSE   view full review
This cookie is quite different from the chocolate chip cookies that I am used too: it is more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2010 by danasweets   view full review
Yummm!!! Didn't change a thing and even my husband, who doesn't do a lo of sweets, loved them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simply awesome! Janis says it all in her description--melt-in-your-mouth, crisp, and buttery....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by zippychef   view full review
These cookies are really good, and so easy to make. I like to bake mine about 9 minutes which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2010 by BIYA   view full review
loved these! And you really could top them with anything! I had coconut pecan icing... I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by Cynthia   view full review
I just wanted to let you know Janis that these cookies are as sweet as you are. I changed up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by mare mo   view full review
These are my new favorite cookie. Extremely easy, and absolutely, sinfully delicious! If you...

 

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