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.
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.