Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these classic chocolate chip cookies. Each bite offers a perfect balance of buttery richness and gooey chocolate, making them irresistible fresh from the oven or stored for later. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also brings back nostalgic memories of baking with loved ones. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on cozy nights, these cookies will delight everyone!
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 (light preferred)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on sheets 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 (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For chewier cookies, use more brown sugar than granulated sugar. - Experiment by adding nuts or substituting half of the chocolate chips with other varieties like milk chocolate or white chocolate. - Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.