Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here’s a classic Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe — soft and chewy with crispy edges and gooey chocolate centers. It’s easy, reliable, and customizable!

🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

🧾 Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies):

• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar

• ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream the butter and sugars
   In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add eggs and vanilla
   Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Combine dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Mix dry and wet
   Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined — don’t overmix.

6. Fold in chocolate chips
   Add chocolate chips (and nuts, if using) and stir until evenly distributed.

7. Scoop the dough
   Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

8. Bake
   Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
   (They’ll continue cooking on the sheet after removing.)

9. Cool
   Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍫 Tips & Variations:

• Chewy cookies? Slightly underbake and let cool on the tray.

• Crispy cookies? Bake a minute or two longer.

• Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies and deeper flavor.

• Add sea salt flakes on top before baking for a gourmet touch.

• Swap the chips: use dark, milk, or white chocolate—or a mix!