Chocolate-Chip Cookies
There’s nothing quite like the warm, gooey goodness of homemade chocolate-chip cookies fresh out of the oven. This classic recipe is easy to follow and guarantees delicious, chewy cookies every time.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 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, 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 dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- 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.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Separate bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Wire rack
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, try adding an extra egg yolk or substituting half the butter with shortening. You can also mix in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch. If you prefer darker chocolate, swap the semisweet chips for bittersweet or dark chocolate chunks. Make sure not to overbake – the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Enjoy your homemade Chocolate-Chip Cookies!