Description
Classic chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and filled with gooey chocolate goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the buttery base: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg