Description
If you’re on the hunt for the *best* chocolate chip cookies ever, this recipe is your golden ticket. These cookies are perfectly soft and chewy on the inside with crisp, buttery edges and overflowing with gooey chocolate chips. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, a comforting snack, or a crowd-pleaser for any gathering, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. Great for both beginners and seasoned bakers, this is one of those easy baking ideas that’ll earn you serious cookie cred.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.75 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.75 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.75 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
7. Scoop dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Enjoy warm, or let cool completely and store for later!
Notes
For picture-perfect cookies, press a few extra chocolate chips on top before baking.
Don’t overbake—pull them out when the edges are golden and the center is still soft.
Want thicker cookies? Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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