Here’s a classic recipe for soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies that’s easy to make and always a hit.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. - Cream butter and sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating well after each. - Combine
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. - Shape cookies
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. - Bake
Bake 9–11 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center. - Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Chewier cookies: Use more brown sugar than white sugar.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or sea salt on top before baking.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
I can also give you a super gooey chocolate chip cookie recipe that uses browned butter for a nutty flavor if you want to take these cookies to the next level.
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