Chocolate-Chip Cookies

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Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies wafting through your home. This classic recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, delivering soft, chewy cookies loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or a simple treat, these cookies are sure to delight.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Tips and Variations

For an extra indulgent treat, try incorporating chopped nuts or using a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips. If you love experimenting with cookie recipes, you might enjoy trying Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars for a fun twist on this classic. Also, if you’re short on time, consider making No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites as an easy alternative. Remember to chill your dough for at least 30 minutes if you want thicker, chewier cookies.

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate-Chip Cookies!

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Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked chocolate-chip cookies wafting through your home. This classic recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies loaded with gooey chocolate chips, perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time11 minutes mins

Total Time26 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking, Chocolate Chip, Classic, Cookies, Easy

Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Separate bowl
• Baking Sheet
• Oven
• Wire rack

Notes

For an extra indulgent treat, try incorporating chopped nuts or using a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips. Chill your dough for at least 30 minutes if you want thicker, chewier cookies.