Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are a timeless treat featuring a perfect balance of buttery richness, sweet brown and granulated sugars, and plenty of melty chocolate chips. These cookies are soft with crisp edges and are simple to make, ideal for any occasion or a comforting homemade snack.
Ingredients
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Butter and Sugars
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Wet Ingredients
- 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 chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, indicating proper aeration. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt evenly. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can cause tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout without breaking the chips.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough portions onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Watch for golden edges and centers that remain slightly underbaked to maintain a soft texture once cooled.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using softened butter rather than melted helps achieve the optimal texture and spread.
- Don’t overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- For chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the tray.
- Substitute chocolate chips with chunks or nuts for variation.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
