Description
Classic chocolate chip cookies that are soft and chewy on the inside, with golden, slightly crispy edges. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them set on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Substitute half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate for a different flavor.
- For added texture, try adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
