Description
Classic thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies with a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and rich semisweet chocolate chips. These cookies feature a soft, chewy center and golden edges, making them an irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This creates a light texture for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate each before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overworking the dough and ensure chewy cookies.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft, which ensures chewiness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Do not overbake; pulling cookies out slightly underdone enhances chewiness.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
