Here’s a classic Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe that delivers soft, chewy, and slightly crispy cookies with a perfect balance of sweet, buttery flavors. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced one, this recipe is easy to follow and yields irresistibly delicious cookies every time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and 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, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough.
- Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, and the dough can be stored in the fridge or freezer for those times when you want freshly baked cookies in a snap!
