Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are a timeless homemade treat featuring perfectly crispy edges, chewy centers, and rich pockets of melty semi-sweet chocolate. Made with simple pantry staples, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing balance of texture and flavor that can be customized to suit various dietary needs and preferences.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients ensuring the butter is softened and eggs are at room temperature for smooth mixing and perfect dough consistency.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air and set the stage for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined to add moisture and enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt for even distribution of leavening agents.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugars, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and prevent toughness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in chocolate chips ensuring even distribution without breaking them down to create rich pockets of chocolate.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and preventing excessive spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and even texture.
- Mix just until combined to keep cookies tender and avoid toughness.
- Chill dough to help maintain shape and prevent spreading.
- Spoon and level flour to prevent dry cookies from too much flour.
- Adjust baking time for desired chewiness: underbake slightly for chewy centers, bake longer for crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg