By BELLA ESPINOZA

Whether you need delicious snacks for a party, or just want a sweet after school treat, this cookie recipe is a quick, easy solution to all of these problems. With simple instructions and common ingredients, you can make delightful chocolate chip cookies for all to enjoy. This recipe is from allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 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 chocolate chips

Instructions:

Always wash your hands, clean your workspace, and prepare your ingredients before baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Dissolve baking soda into hot water. Add baking soda mixture to batter and stir along with salt. Stir in flour and chocolate chips. Place large spoonfuls of batter onto baking sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are nicely browned. Let cookies cool before serving.