Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the classic comfort of homemade chocolate chip cookies, where warm, gooey chocolate meets soft, buttery dough. Perfect for sharing or savoring alone, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to love. With a delightful balance of textures and flavors, each bite evokes nostalgia and joy. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked cookies that everyone will adore!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg