Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s something magical about the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting through your home. This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe is quick, easy to make, and perfect for a comforting snack or a delightful treat to share with family and friends.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- For the Cookies
- - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- - 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- - 2 large eggs
- - 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about one week. For longer storage, freeze the dough or baked cookies, wrapping them well to prevent freezer burn.