Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delicious chocolate chip cookies feature soft, buttery dough and melty chocolate chips, making them a timeless favorite that brings back fond memories.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed Use light or dark brown sugar based on preference.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 large Eggs, at room temperature
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until golden brown but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance flavor and texture.