Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth, chewy cookies are packed with melty chocolate chips and deliver a nostalgic taste of homemade goodness. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Electric mixer (handheld or stand)
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or a mix of your favorites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Notes:
For chewier cookies, bake for 10 minutes. For crispier cookies, bake for 12 minutes.
Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
You can substitute chopped nuts, dried fruit, or white chocolate chips for some of the chocolate chips.
For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Use room-temperature ingredients for even blending.
Don't overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Use a variety of chocolate chips for a fun flavor twist.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies!