Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with sweet chocolate chips, perfect for beginners and a delightful treat for all.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened but not melted.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor.
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips For the chocolatey goodness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed warm. Serve with a glass of milk or ice cream. Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze for up to three months.