Description
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a soft, chewy interior and crisp edges, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (160g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchier texture.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate like milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
- For smaller cookies, use a smaller spoon to scoop the dough and reduce the baking time by a couple of minutes.
- For an extra flavor kick, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
