Description
These homemade chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, this classic recipe is easy to make and delivers bakery-style cookies right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden on the edges but soft in the center.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the pan.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for an enhanced flavor.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American