Chocolate Chip Cookies
A timeless dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and texture, these homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate bursts.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Use room-temperature for easier creaming.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips You can experiment with a mix of chocolate chips or add nuts.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- One at a time, add the eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space them a couple of inches apart.
Baking
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Serving
- Once cooled slightly, enjoy the cookies warm to savor the melted chocolate against the soft dough.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.