Seriously Good Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic chocolate chip cookies offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Each cookie features a golden-brown exterior with slightly crisp edges, yielding to a soft, chewy center. Generous pockets of melted chocolate chips are distributed throughout the rich, buttery dough, creating a comforting and satisfying treat. Baked to perfection, these cookies are a timeless indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (160g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
For extra chewiness, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 per cookie
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g