Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our best chocolate chip cookies recipe. These delightful treats are a classic favorite, featuring a perfect blend of rich semi-sweet chocolate and buttery dough that melts in your mouth. The golden edges provide a satisfying crunch while the center remains soft and chewy. Ideal for family gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these cookies are sure to bring smiles with every bite. Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions make this recipe accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and create delicious memories with these irresistible homemade chocolate chip cookies!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewier cookies, use more brown sugar than granulated sugar. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading during baking. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or different types of chocolate for added variety.