Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bake the perfect chocolate chip cookies with this easy, soft, and chewy recipe. Ideal for any occasion, enjoy homemade treats everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allowing it to fully preheat. While the oven heats up, prepare your cookie sheets by lining them with parchment paper or greasing them lightly.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated before proceeding with the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until the mixture is evenly combined. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing. Take care not to overmix; it's fine if a few streaks of flour remain.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: For chewier cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the flavors meld and prevents spreading during baking.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color and the centers are just set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your warm, chewy chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
Nutrition Information
Per Serving:- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 2g