Description
These Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies are a classic favorite, with a soft and chewy texture and a rich buttery flavor that everyone will love. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough before baking.
- You can customize by using different types of chocolate or adding nuts.
- Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
