Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to bake delicious chocolate chip cookies from scratch.

Materials and Prep

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven preheated to 350°F (175°C)

Make sure to wash your hands before starting and ask for adult supervision when using the oven.

Activities

• Mixing the ingredients together to form the cookie dough.

Combine the flour, butter, sugars, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, egg, and chocolate chips in a bowl.

• Scooping the dough onto the baking sheet.

Use a spoon to portion out the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

• Baking the cookies in the oven.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Talking Points

• Why do we need to preheat the oven?

"Preheating the oven ensures that the cookies bake evenly and at the right temperature."

• What role does the egg play in the cookie dough?

"The egg acts as a binding agent, holding the ingredients together and giving the cookies structure."

• Why is it important to follow the recipe measurements?

"Using the correct measurements ensures that the cookies turn out just right, not too dry or too wet."

• How can we tell when the cookies are done baking?

"The cookies are ready when the edges are golden brown, but still slightly soft in the center. They will continue to cook as they cool."