Description
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe yields soft, chewy cookies with a golden edge and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly balancing sweetness and texture, these cookies are an all-time favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until blended. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by removing them when the centers still look a little soft.
- You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
- For added texture, try mixing in 1/2 cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
