Description
These thin and chewy chocolate chip cookies feature crisp, golden edges and soft, gooey centers. Easy to make with pantry staples, they’re a nostalgic treat that delivers bakery-style results without any fuss.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underdone.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Let the dough sit for 5–10 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30–60 minutes before baking.
Brown the butter for added nutty flavor.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after baking for a sweet-salty finish.
Swap half the chocolate chips for chopped nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
