Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers, loaded with rich chocolate chips for a timeless treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a softer cookie, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes, or add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the dry ingredients for extra tenderness.