Description
Indulge in the warm nostalgia of homemade chocolate chip cookies. With a golden-brown exterior and a gooey, melty center, these cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion! Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, this recipe promises to fill your home with an irresistible aroma while delighting everyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
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- 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 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Cool on trays for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [30g]
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruit. Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or peppermint for a unique twist. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.