Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips, these classic chocolate chip cookies are the perfect homemade treat. They have a rich, buttery flavor with crisp edges and a soft center. Easy to make with pantry staples, this foolproof recipe is great for any occasion!
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugars – In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients – Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips – Gently mix in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop & Bake – Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake – Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake and let them rest on the hot baking sheet.
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes enhances flavor and prevents spreading.
Swap semisweet chocolate chips with dark, milk, or white chocolate for variety.
Store 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
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 210 kcal
