Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are a beloved treat that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields soft and chewy cookies with gooey chocolate chips, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Cooking Time
60 minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Cost
12$
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form cookie dough balls:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.