Description
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. With crisp golden edges and a tender center, these timeless cookies are the ultimate homemade treat for cookie lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months — bake straight from the freezer, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American