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Name: Cookies - Eva P.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 250 g butter; 100 g chocolate chips; 350 g flour; 125 g sugar; 125 g brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; a pinch of salt

Butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chip cookies are made from a simple dough mixed directly in one bowl. The soft butter helps to blend the sugars, and the chocolate chips are added both to the dough and on top before baking. They are perfect for a holiday cookie platter and can be served with milk or coffee. Quick Info Preparation time: not specified in the original recipe Baking time: not specified in the original recipe Total time: cannot be determined without the baking duration Servings: the number of cookies depends on the size of the dough rounds Difficulty: easy Recipe type: cookies Occasion: suitable for Christmas recipes Ingredients 2 eggs 250 g soft butter 125 g sugar 125 g brown sugar 350 g flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 pinch of salt 100 g chocolate chips Preparation method 1. Place the soft butter in a bowl and mix it with the sugar and brown sugar. The butter should be soft enough to easily combine with the sugar without being liquid. 2. Add the eggs and continue mixing until the mixture becomes homogeneous. 3. Sift the flour, then add it along with the baking powder and salt. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and a cookie dough forms. 4. Add the chocolate chips to the dough and mix again to distribute them as evenly as possible. 5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Take small portions of dough and form rounds, then place them on the tray. 6. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top of each dough round. 7. Bake the cookies. The original recipe does not mention the oven temperature or the exact baking time, so these should be determined based on your oven and the amount of dough placed for each cookie. 8. Let the cookies cool after baking, then serve them with a glass of milk or coffee. It is important that the dough rounds are as close in size as possible so that the cookies bake approximately at the same time. Since the recipe does not specify a fixed time, check them during baking and avoid leaving them unattended until you are familiar with your oven's behavior. Why I make the recipe often It is a practical recipe when I want homemade cookies without complicated preparation. The dough is quick to make, the ingredients are common, and the chocolate chips provide the main flavor without needing additional additives. Additionally, the cookies can be served both with coffee and as a snack, and their small shape makes them suitable for a cookie platter. Tips Use soft butter, not melted butter. In its soft form, it combines more easily with the sugar and brown sugar without unnecessarily changing the dough's consistency. Sift the flour before adding it to the mixture. In the recipe, the flour is added sifted along with the baking powder and salt. The chips placed on top are added before baking, after the dough rounds are already placed on the tray. This way, the chocolate remains visible on the surface of the cookies. The size of the rounds influences the final number of cookies. If they are small, you will get more pieces; if they are larger, their number will be reduced. No temperature or baking duration is indicated in the basic recipe. Note the time that works in your oven after the first preparation, so you can repeat the recipe more easily. Substitutions The recipe uses two types of sugar: granulated sugar and brown sugar. It is not recommended to change them if you want to keep the taste and structure as close as possible to what is described in the original recipe. The chocolate chips can be used in the same amount for decorating the cookies, but the recipe does not specify an exact division between the amount used in the dough and that sprinkled on top. Keep the total of 100 g of chips mentioned in the ingredients. For flour, the amount should remain at 350 g. Do not add extra flour without a clear reason, as it can change the consistency of the dough and the texture of the cookies. Variations A simple variation is to put more chocolate chips on top and fewer in the dough while keeping the total amount at 100 g. This way, the chocolate will be more visible on the surface of the cookies. If you prefer cookies with a more uniform appearance, form rounds of similar sizes. For a holiday platter, you can make the rounds small so that the cookies are easy to serve. The recipe can be included in a platter with various types of cookies and Christmas treats. In this case, it is useful to keep the same size for all rounds, so the presentation is neat. Serving ideas The cookies are served plain, with milk or coffee, as indicated in the original recipe. They are also suitable for a holiday table, alongside other cookies. For a snack, place a few cookies on a plate and serve them after they have cooled. The chocolate chips on top make them easily recognizable on a platter with various desserts. Frequently asked questions Can I use cold butter? Soft butter is preferred, as the recipe starts by mixing it with sugar and brown sugar. Cold butter is harder to combine, and the mixture will not be as easy to homogenize. Do I have to divide the 100 g of chips between the dough and the decoration? Yes, the recipe mentions that the chips are added to the dough, and a few are also sprinkled on top. No exact amount is specified for each stage, so the division can be made according to preference, without exceeding the total of 100 g. How many cookies does this mixture yield? The number is not mentioned and depends on the size of the dough rounds. Smaller rounds will yield more cookies, while larger portions will yield fewer. At what temperature are the cookies baked? The temperature is not mentioned in the transmitted recipe. Therefore, it cannot be indicated without inventing information that is not part of the original recipe. Use the known setting for your oven when baking cookies and monitor the tray during the baking process. Can I prepare the cookies for Christmas? Yes. The recipe is labeled as a Christmas recipe and can be prepared for a cookie platter. They can be served plain, with coffee, or with milk. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and are calculated for approximately 100 g of cookies, based on the amounts of butter, sugar, brown sugar, flour, eggs, and chocolate in the recipe. They may vary depending on the type of chocolate used and the amount of water lost during baking. Calories: approximately 480–500 kcal Protein: approximately 5–6 g Carbohydrates: approximately 54–57 g Fats: approximately 22–25 g Of the total carbohydrates, most come from flour and the two types of sugar. The butter and chocolate chips primarily contribute to the fat content, while the eggs and flour provide a moderate amount of protein. Without an exact number of cookies and without the final weight after baking, it is not possible to accurately calculate the value for a single piece. Storage and reheating After they cool, store the cookies in a sealed container at room temperature. For the best texture, do not leave them uncovered for long, as they can dry out. The cookies do not need reheating before serving. If you prefer to eat them slightly warm, you can heat them for a short time, but the original recipe does not include a reheating step. They are good plain, with milk, or with coffee. Enjoy!

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