Description
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These classic chocolate chip cookies are soft in the center, crispy on the edges, and loaded with sweet chocolate chips. Their buttery flavor and satisfying texture make them a timeless treat for all occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (160 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (340 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 minutes on medium speed.
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Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix well.
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Incorporate Dry Mix: Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
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Shape & Place: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) of space between each cookie.
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Bake: Place sheets in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool & Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Variations: Add chopped nuts or use different types of chocolate chips (e.g., white chocolate or dark chocolate).
- Tips: For an extra soft center, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Allergies: Contains wheat and dairy. Substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter if needed.
- Taste Adjustments: Increase or decrease chocolate chips to preference. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm flavor twist.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/24 of recipe
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~14 g
- Sodium: ~90 mg
- Fat: ~9 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~23 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~2 g
- Cholesterol: ~20 mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, classic cookies, easy baking, homemade cookies, dessert recipe