Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Questions and Answers

What is the total time required to prepare and cook the cookies?

45 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes (correct)
40 minutes

What is the ideal temperature for the eggs in this recipe?

Room temperature (correct)
Frozen
Hot
Cold

What is the purpose of dissolving baking soda in hot water?

To activate the baking soda (correct)
To mix the sugar and butter
To melt the chocolate chips
To add flavor to the cookies

How far apart should the dough be dropped onto the baking sheets?

2 inches apart (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the walnuts in this recipe?

To add texture (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many cookies does this recipe yield?

4 dozen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using room temperature eggs in this recipe?

Room temperature eggs help to incorporate air and sugar more efficiently, leading to a lighter and fluffier texture in the cookies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the baking soda in this recipe?

The baking soda helps to react with the acidic ingredients and release carbon dioxide, causing the cookies to rise and giving them a lighter texture. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to cool the cookies on the baking sheets briefly before removing them to a wire rack?

This helps to prevent the cookies from breaking or becoming misshapen when transferring them to a wire rack. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using both white and brown sugar in this recipe?

The combination of white and brown sugar provides a richer flavor and a better balance of sweetness and caramelization in the cookies. Signup and view all the answers

How does the texture of the cookies benefit from the use of both butter and sugar in the recipe?

The combination of butter and sugar helps to create a crispy edge and a chewy middle, providing a desirable texture contrast in the cookies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of storing the cookies in an airtight container?

Storing the cookies in an airtight container helps to preserve freshness and prevent them from becoming stale or soft. Signup and view all the answers

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