Description
These Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Made from simple pantry staples, they’re perfect for bake sales, holidays, or a comforting homemade treat anytime you crave a classic cookie.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract followed by the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next to ensure an even batter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which could cause toughness.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough evenly, distributing the chocolate throughout.
- Portion onto baking sheets: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the cookie edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain soft and chewy texture.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking yields thicker cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
