For The Love of Bees Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• ½ cup salted butter, room temperature

• ½ cup For The Love of Bees (additional for topping if desired)

• ¼ cup light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 cup chocolate chips 

• Optional sea salt flakes for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2. In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl with an electric beater, combine the butter and For The Love of Bees and mix on high for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Add in the brown sugar and vanilla extract and beat on high for another minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

4. Add in the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix on low until fully incorporated and a dough forms.

5. Add in the chocolate chips and mix until just combined.

6. With a large 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray approximately 2 inches apart from each other.

7. Bake for approximately 9-10 minutes or until the edges are a light golden brown and the center appears to be slightly under-baked.

8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies fully cool on the tray. Enjoy!