Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight in these classic homemade chocolate chip cookies featuring a perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, loaded with rich semisweet chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- 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.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- 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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