Description
Classic homemade chocolate chip cookies that are soft, chewy, and filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for an easy-to-make dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and seasoning evenly throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute the chocolate throughout.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underbaked for softer cookies.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For soft and chewy cookies, remove them from the oven when the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
