Description
This chocolate chip cookie recipe delivers crisp edges, a chewy center, and gooey chocolate in every bite—a timeless favorite for all occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use different types of chocolate chips for variety—dark, milk, or white.
- Add nuts, sea salt, toffee bits, or dried fruit for unique twists.
- Chill the dough to enhance flavor and reduce spread during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg