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Your daily horoscope: December 21, 2024

  HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Do you stay in your present location, where things are safe and predictable, or do you take a major risk by heading off in a new direction? If you don’t take that risk you may look back from the future and regret it. Get moving this year. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The sun moves into the area of your chart that governs your place in the wider world this weekend, making this the ideal time to look ahead and identify your long-term ambitions. Set your sights as high as they can possibly go. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): As the sun moves into the most adventurous area of your chart this weekend you will be more optimistic about your prospects than you have been in a very long time. Dare to dream and dare to make those dreams come true. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If someone lets you in on a secret you must not share it with strangers. You may be chatty by nature but there are some things that are best kept in a close-knit circle of friends an...

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips:

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.

Enjoy these delicious chocolate chip cookies!

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