Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic recipe for chewy and gooey chocolate chip cookies that bring warmth and joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
- Scoop Cookies onto Baking Sheets: Drop generous tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor and reduced spreading.