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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 64 reviews

Delight in these classic homemade chocolate chip cookies featuring a perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, loaded with rich semisweet chocolate chips.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (160g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined thoroughly.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Portion the Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop to place dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool: Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with bread flour.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can prevent spreading and intensify flavors.
  • You can swap semisweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate or milk chocolate based on preference.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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