Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate in every bite, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. With crispy edges, gooey centers, and just the right amount of sweetness, this classic recipe delivers bakery-quality cookies right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. - Add the Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until smooth and well combined. - Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. - Fold in the Chocolate Chips
Gently stir in the chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. - Scoop and Bake
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. - Cool and Enjoy
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use browned butter instead of regular butter.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
- Swap out chocolate chips for chunks, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips for a fun variation.
- To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg