Description
Classic, soft, and chewy chocolate chip cookies with the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. These cookies are a crowd-pleaser, whether you’re serving them at a family gathering or enjoying them on a cozy afternoon. With a crisp edge and a gooey center, they’re the ultimate homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- For added flavor, try using a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg