Description
Chocolate Chip Cookies are the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. These soft, chewy delights feature a perfect balance of rich chocolate and buttery dough, creating a mouthwatering treat that evokes fond memories of family baking sessions. With minimal ingredients and quick preparation, this recipe is ideal for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests at gatherings. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or pairing them with a glass of milk, these cookies promise indulgence in every bite. Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins, this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe will surely become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. - Experiment with different types of chocolate or add nuts for an extra crunch.