Chocolate-Chip Cookies

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There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies wafting through your home. This classic treat combines a buttery, chewy base with melty chocolate chips to create a comforting and delicious snack that everyone loves. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing well.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips and Variations

For an extra twist, try mixing in chopped nuts or using a combination of white and dark chocolate chips. If you love bite-sized treats, check out these delicious Mini Chocolate Chip And Candy Muffins for another fun way to enjoy chocolate chips. You can also experiment with adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate-Chip Cookies!

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Chocolate-Chip Cookies

There’s nothing quite like freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies combining a buttery, chewy base with melty chocolate chips for a comforting and delicious treat everyone loves.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time11 minutes mins

Total Time26 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Chip, Classic, Cookies, Easy

Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing well.
• Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Mixing Spoon
• Baking Sheet
• Oven

Notes

For an extra twist, try mixing in chopped nuts or using a combination of white and dark chocolate chips. You can also experiment with adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking to enhance the flavor.