Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and classic chocolate chip cookies with golden-brown edges and gooey centers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into the measuring cup and level off.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Adds flavor.
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Can substitute with other types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda, then set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt together until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with different types of chocolate.