Chocolate Chip Cookies
A simple and delightful recipe for classic chocolate chip cookies that are soft and chewy with rich, melty chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.