Description
These classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, gooey, and loaded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this foolproof recipe delivers comforting, nostalgic, and delicious treats with minimal prep time. Enjoy warm cookies that balance soft centers and crisp edges, ideal for sharing, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure 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 Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving the chewy texture of the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the pure vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated to add moisture and enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until blended to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough for melty, chocolatey bites.
- Scoop Dough and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls about two inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to set with a perfect chewy center.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for better creaming with sugars and a tender crumb.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir just until combined to keep cookies soft and cakey.
- Chill the dough if possible to enhance flavors and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Choose good quality chocolate chips for richer taste and better melting.
- Watch baking time closely; remove cookies when edges are set but centers are still soft to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate chip cookies, Chewy cookies, Classic cookies, Easy cookie recipe, Baking, Dessert