Description
These easy chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips. A classic homemade cookie recipe perfect for dessert, snacks, or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat the two large eggs and the vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly to avoid overworking the dough, until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the 2 cups of chocolate chips into the dough ensuring even distribution.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden brown, and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the dough for extra crunch and flavor.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
